Dynamic Perception Dance
Tap is one of the oldest dance forms in this country. Students are taught rhythms, timing, and leg/foot coordination done to various types of music. We teach all types of tap from traditional tap to funky rhythm tap. Students will receive well-rounded knowledge of all tap styles.
Junior/Teen Tap
Ages 9-11
Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:15
Instructor: Miss Gwynn
Junior Jazz & Tap
Ages 9-11
Saturdays 12:30-1:30
Instructor: Miss Ellie
Acrobatics teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, disipline & concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique. Students will learn such things as handstands,
chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance & contortion tricks. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. This class in great for students looking to enhance their agility,
flexibility, and control.
Petite/Jr Acro/Tumble Level 1
Ages 6-11
Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:30
Instructor: Miss Jessica
Petite/Jr Acro/Tumble Level 2
*INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL NEEDED*
Ages 6-12
Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:15
Instructor: Miss Jessica
Hip Hop class utilizes upbeat music from various genres in addition to the latest Hip Hop
hits. The resulting outcome is an energetic class that not only teaches you Hip Hop movements and technique but also instills rhythm and precision in your muscle memory. All dancers from any level are welcome.
Junior Hip Hop
Ages 9-11
Mondays 7:30 – 8:15
Instructor: Miss Jessica
Petite/Junior BOYS Hip Hop
Ages 6-11
Wednesdays 4:00-4:45
Instructor: Miss Gwynn
A popular form of dance which developed during the twentieth century and deriving,
from modern dance, contemporary uses emotion, free form, and improviastion to create thought provoking works of art. Students are welcome to join this class but are encouraged to take it with a ballet class.
Junior Contemporary
Ages 9-11
Wednesdays 7:15 – 8:00
Instructor: Miss Ellie
Junior Contemporary
Ages 9-11
Mondays 4:00 - 4:45
Instructor: Miss Ellie
This class focuses on turning, leaping and jumping all deriving from jazz technique. Dancers are encouraged to enroll in a jazz technique class to enroll.
Junior/Teen Turns/Leaps & Conditioning
Ages 10+
Mondays 8:15-8:55
Instructor: Miss Alexa
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and including a proper warm-up, stretches, across the floor progressions, and combinations. As students progress through each level cirriculum will become more complex.
Junior Jazz
Ages 9-11
Mondays 5:00 – 5:45
Instructor: Miss Gwynn
Junior Jazz
Ages 9-11
Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:15
Instructor: Miss Gwynn
Junior Jazz
Ages 9-11
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:15
Instructor: Miss Ellie
Junior Jazz & Tap
Ages 9-11
Saturdays 12:30-1:30
Instructor: Miss Ellie
a classical dance form teaching grace and precision by using tradition ballet technique. Dancers will learn ballet technique and terminology throughout each year. Lyrical is a beautiful dance form implementing ballet & jazz technique to express lyrics of songs; flowing, graceful, emotional and inspirational. Dancers will develop strength & flexibility while acquiring solid dance technique.
Junior Ballet & Lyrical
Ages 9-11
Tuesdays 3:45 – 4:30
Instructor: Miss Alexa
Junior Ballet & Lyrical
Ages 9-11
Tuesdays 6:45 – 7:30
Instructor: Mr Guillermo
Junior Ballet & Lyrical
Ages 9-11
Saturdays 1:30 – 2:15
Instructor: Miss Ellie
This class is for those who want to train more seriously in Ballet, Pre Pointe will help to
condition dancer's feet and ankles to prepare them for pointe shoes. Pointe shoes are awarded by our Ballet Department head only, and will only be awarded if the student shows enough progress. Dancers need to
be at least 10 years old or in Level III, and have at least 2 years of ballet experience. Permission needed to enroll in Pre Pointe II
Pre Pointe*
*Must be enrolled in ballet*
Ages 9-11
Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:45
Instructor: Miss Alexa
Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday 4:00-9:00
Friday 4:00 - 7:00
Saturday 9:00 - 12:00
Dynamic Perception Dance Company
766 Burr Oak Drive
Westmont, IL. 60559
630.468.2380