Business Details
Premier Dance School in Lockport & New Lenox, IL
At Turning Pointe Dance, we are dedicated to awakening creativity and fostering movement in dancers of all skill levels. Our mission is to cultivate foundational skills in beginners while reigniting passion in experienced dancers through a structured, supportive environment. We prioritize small class sizes to ensure personalized attention, with early childhood classes capped at 10-12 students and advanced classes limited to 14 participants. Our team of accredited instructors brings professional expertise to disciplines such as Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, and Hip Hop, ensuring technical precision and artistic growth. Our spacious studios feature professional flooring, full-length mirrors, and state-of-the-art sound systems to enhance learning.We offer programs tailored to diverse needs, from recreational dancers to competitive teams like Ignite Dance Company, which participates in regional and national competitions. Our commitment extends beyond technique, instilling confidence, self-expression, and time management skills that benefit students long after their dance journey. With locations in Lockport and New Lenox, Illinois, we provide accessible, high-quality dance education for children, adults, and families. Our summer recitals and community performances showcase student achievements while supporting local causes. Through balanced instruction and performance opportunities, we strive to make dance an enriching, lifelong pursuit for every student.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Lyrical
Modern
Hip Hop
Competitive Teams
Summer Recital
Dance Conventions
Performance Groups
Adult Classes
Highlights and features
- We offer small class sizes with personalized instructor attention.
- Our accredited instructors bring professional expertise to every class.
- We provide competitive opportunities through Ignite Dance Company.
- Our studios feature professional-grade dance flooring and equipment.
- We teach life skills like confidence and time management through dance.
Services
Ballet
Our Ballet program teaches foundational techniques through structured lessons emphasizing posture, grace, and precision. Students progress through age-appropriate levels while developing musicality and performance skills. Classes incorporate barre work, center combinations, and choreography to build versatility for both recreational and competitive dancers.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes focus on street-style movement with emphasis on rhythm, isolation, and freestyle expression. Instructors blend commercial and underground styles to develop students' individuality while maintaining technical discipline. Classes include warm-up drills, choreography, and improvisation for dancers aged 6 to adults.
Competitive Teams
Ignite Dance Company offers competitive opportunities for ages 6-18 with regional and national competition preparation. Dancers train 2-3 days weekly with optional add-on rehearsals for solos, duets, and trios. The program includes convention attendance, community performances, and championship-level choreography coaching.
Early Childhood
Designed for children aged 15 months to 5 years, our Dancing Debut program introduces basic motor skills and dance terminology through playful activities. Classes use themed lessons to develop coordination, listening skills, and creativity while maintaining a maximum 12:1 student-instructor ratio.
Summer Recital
All students participate in our annual summer recital featuring choreography from all dance disciplines. The event includes professional lighting, costumes, and stage production while supporting local charitable causes through themed performances and fundraising initiatives.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop, and contemporary styles with age-appropriate curricula for recreational and competitive dancers.
How can my child join Ignite Dance Company?
Auditions occur annually in June. Dancers must commit to 2-3 weekly training days with optional additional rehearsals for competitive groups.
Do you have classes for adults?
Yes, we offer adult classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, and fitness-focused dance workouts for all experience levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
All students participate in our summer recital. Competitive teams perform at regional events, conventions, and charity functions throughout the year.
What are your class sizes?
Early childhood classes have 10-12 students max. Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, and Hip Hop classes cap at 14 students for personalized instruction.
Where are your locations?
We operate studios in Lockport at 934 East 9th St. and New Lenox at 2351 E. Joliet Hwy, both serving Chicago's southwest suburbs.
