Business Details
Your Premier Dance Training Destination in Peotone
Main Street Dance has dedicated itself to nurturing dancers from recreational to pre-professional levels through a structured curriculum emphasizing technical excellence and performance opportunities. Our studio combines professional training with a passion for dance, offering students a comprehensive education in various styles while fostering confidence and teamwork. Our artistic directors and instructors hold BFA degrees in Dance Performance & Theater, bringing specialized expertise to every class. We prioritize technical proficiency through certified programs like Progressing Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts, ensuring students develop safe, sustainable skills. Our inclusive tuition model covers costume fees, performance expenses, and digital downloads, eliminating unexpected costs.The studio cultivates a family-oriented environment where students build lasting relationships and gain memorable experiences both artistically and personally. With annual showcases at professional venues and competitive opportunities for ages 5+, we provide platforms for students to apply their training. Our faculty's collective experience and commitment to dance education establish Main Street Dance as a trusted leader in the community. We maintain transparency in operations through clear policies on enrollment, payments, and class requirements accessible via our parent portal. This combination of expertise, affordability, and community focus makes us a preferred choice for dance education in Peotone.
Services
Ballet
Pointe
Modern
Jazz
Tap
Hip Hop
AcroDance
Private Lessons
Highlights and features
- BFA-trained instructors with specialized dance education credentials
- All-inclusive tuition covering costumes, performances, and fees
- Family-oriented studio environment promoting confidence and teamwork
- Certified training programs in Progressing Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts
- Annual professional showcase and competitive performance opportunities
Associations and certifications
- Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Studio
- Acrobatic Arts Certified Studio (Mod 1)
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Ballet program develops foundational technique through structured training in classical positions, turnout, and graceful movement patterns. Certified instructors use Progressing Ballet Technique methods to build strength and artistry. Students progress from beginner to advanced levels with opportunities to perform in annual showcases.
Pointe Training
Pre-pointe through advanced pointe instruction focuses on proper alignment, ankle strength, and injury prevention. Classes emphasize technical precision while maintaining artistic expression, preparing dancers for professional-level performance requirements in our Company program.
AcroDance
Certified Acrobatic Arts training combines dance and acrobatics, teaching safe progressions in flexibility, balance, and tumbling. Students learn skills like cartwheels, walkovers, and aerials while maintaining dance technique, with options for aerial progressions in advanced levels.
Jazz Classes
Jazz instruction covers multiple styles from classic to contemporary, focusing on isolations, rhythm, and dynamic movement. Classes incorporate current trends while maintaining technical foundations, preparing students for competition and performance opportunities.
Dance Company
The Main Street Dance Company offers elite training with 4-6 annual competitions and conventions. Members receive advanced technique instruction, choreography workshops, and team-building experiences that develop both artistic and personal growth through collaborative performances.
People
Gary and Jean Hudson
Owners
Founders with decades of dance education experience, committed to providing professional training in a supportive environment that prioritizes technical excellence and student development.
Allison Wright
Artistic Director
BFA graduate from Northern Illinois University specializing in Ballet, Pointe, and Acrobatic Arts, bringing certified expertise in Progressing Ballet Technique and Acrobatic Arts instruction.
Missy Hudson
Artistic Director
BFA in Dance Performance & Theater with certifications in Pilates and advanced Acrobatic Arts, focusing on technical precision and holistic dancer development through cross-disciplinary training methods.
Madison Haag
Faculty Member
NIU graduate with Level 2 PBT certification, teaching Ballet and Modern while emphasizing proper technique development and injury prevention strategies for serious dance students.
Gabrielle Knecht
Faculty Member
BFA-trained instructor specializing in Ballet and Jazz, dedicated to creating engaging classes that develop technical proficiency while maintaining students' artistic expression and enjoyment of dance.
Questions
What dance styles does Main Street Dance offer?
We offer Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, AcroDance, and private lessons with certified instructors.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes! We host an annual Spring Showcase at Peotone High School Auditorium and offer competitive opportunities at 4-6 conventions yearly.
What are the tuition inclusions?
Tuition covers instruction, costume fees, registration, performance fees, and one Showcase digital download per student.
Do you offer discounts for multiple enrollments?
Yes, we provide 10% family discounts for 2+ immediate family members and 10-15% multi-class discounts.
How are students placed in appropriate classes?
Students receive evaluations for proper placement, with yearly reviews accessible through our Parent Portal.
Are trial classes available?
Yes, we offer free trial classes for new students to ensure proper class/level placement.
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