Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Academy in Crown Point, IN
Origins Dance Academy was founded to provide a comprehensive dance education that nurtures artistic expression and physical development for students of all ages. As a proud member of More Than Just Great Dancing (MTJGD), we combine technical excellence with creative exploration to create a dynamic learning environment. Our experienced instructors bring decades of professional experience from stage, film, and television to every class. We offer structured programs for beginners through advanced dancers, including competitive troupe opportunities for those pursuing performance excellence. Our curriculum spans ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, and contemporary styles, with age-appropriate classes from preschool through adulthood.We maintain strict dress codes and technical standards to ensure proper training foundations. Located in Crown Point, Indiana, we serve both local students and those from surrounding regions. Our alumni have achieved national recognition through competitions and professional engagements. We emphasize not just technical skill but also character development through dance. With flexible scheduling and clear tuition structures, we aim to make quality dance education accessible to all families.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Instruction
Lyrical Dance
Tap Classes
Contemporary Dance
Acro Training
Dance Troupe
Private Lessons
Summer Camps
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Our instructors include industry professionals with Broadway, film, and television experience
- We offer structured competitive troupe programs with national award-winning results
- Our curriculum follows standardized technical progressions with clear level requirements
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized attention and development
- Our faculty includes certified dance team coaches and national competition judges
Associations and certifications
- More Than Just Great Dancing (MTJGD)
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops fundamental technique through barre work, center exercises, and progressive combinations. Students learn proper alignment, vocabulary, and classical positions while building strength and grace. Classes follow structured level requirements from beginner through advanced.
Dance Troupe
The award-winning Origins Dance Troupe offers competitive and performance opportunities for dedicated dancers. Participants attend regional competitions, conventions, and local benefit shows while developing advanced performance skills and artistry.
Private Lessons
Personalized instruction available for dancers seeking focused training in specific styles or competition preparation. Lessons are tailored to individual goals with expert faculty guidance to accelerate technical and artistic development.
Summer Camps
Our summer dance intensives provide immersive training experiences with master classes in multiple styles. Camps include technique workshops, choreography sessions, and performance opportunities for dancers of all skill levels.
Acro Training
Specialized acro classes combine dance with tumbling skills, focusing on strength, flexibility, and controlled movement. Progressions follow safety-certified techniques to develop proper body mechanics and spatial awareness.
People
Jennifer Sullivan
Owner/Co-Director/Instructor
With 14 years as a professional dancer and choreographer in Los Angeles, Jennifer brings extensive industry experience to Origins Dance Academy. She has worked with celebrities and on major film and television projects while maintaining her focus on dance education.
Rochelle Avery
Co-Director/Troupe Director/Instructor
Rochelle trained at Chicago's premier dance institutions and has performed in major motion pictures and live shows. She specializes in jazz, ballet, and lyrical instruction with a focus on student growth and technical development.
Trisha Madura
Troupe Assistant/Costume Coordinator
A former collegiate dance team captain and national champion, Trisha brings competitive expertise to her instruction. She specializes in hip hop, lyrical, and dance team training while managing costume coordination for performances.
Brooke Batinic
Instructor
Brooke trained at Chicago Academy for the Arts and New York's prestigious dance studios. With professional experience at Disney and as a competition-winning instructor, she teaches multiple styles with a focus on technical excellence.
Christina Blazo
WOW Coordinator
Christina combines her occupational therapy expertise with dance instruction. A former national champion dancer, she manages our WOW program while bringing a unique perspective on movement and physical development to her classes.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, contemporary, and acro classes with age-appropriate technical progressions.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our award-winning Origins Dance Troupe offers competitive programs from beginner to advanced levels with convention and competition opportunities.
What are your tuition rates?
Monthly tuition starts at $35.50 for additional classes with family memberships available for $70 annually. Contact us for full pricing details.
Do you offer adult dance classes?
Yes, we provide dance instruction for all ages including adult recreational classes in multiple styles.
What are your dress code requirements?
We maintain specific dress codes by style including leotards, tights, and appropriate footwear. Full requirements are available on our website.
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