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WHY AAD
We are Chicago’s premier dance school for children 18 months through a pre-professional level across every genre: ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, modern, lyrical, acro and tap. To provide this well-rounded dance education, we have created curriculum goals and paths at every stage across every genre and offer expert instructors in each to inspire and train our dancers.
At AAD everyone can dance! All dancers at all levels are welcome here. Whether it's for fun, fitness, friendship, or following their dreams, our dancers are supported by the most loving, creative, talented instructors in the business.
“Have Fun, Be Young, Dance Forever!”
OUR MISSION:
To make disciplined dance instruction FUN through love, community and creativity.
OUR VISION:
To be an endless source of positive energy that inspires dancers to achieve
technical excellence in dance and their full potential in life.
OUR VALUES
Our music moves us, our choreography challenges us and our teaching innovations engage us. Each teacher brings his or her own unique approach to the studio. There's a fresh twist to every single class. Every dance number of every performance is its own, original work of art.
We take technique very seriously. We apply our well-rounded curriculum and assessment tools consistently across all classes to ensure every student is progressing safely, confidently and joyfully.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
Our music moves us, our choreography challenges us and our teaching innovations engage us. Each teacher brings his or her own unique approach to the studio. There's a fresh twist to every single class. Every dance number of every performance is its own, original work of art.
We take technique very seriously. We apply our well-rounded curriculum and assessment tools consistently across all classes to ensure every student is progressing safely, confidently and joyfully.
Dance begins with love…unconditional love for dance, for the teachers who inspire us, for the dancers who amaze us, and for the families who support the passion.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
We take technique very seriously. We apply our well-rounded curriculum and assessment tools consistently across all classes to ensure every student is progressing safely, confidently and joyfully.
Dance begins with love…unconditional love for dance, for the teachers who inspire us, for the dancers who amaze us, and for the families who support the passion.
We select & cherish professional dance instructors who are technically excellent, creatively talented and energetically inspirational. In addition to being phenomenal teachers, they are beautiful role models to our dancers. They make a personal connection with each students, help celebrate success, learn from mistakes, and grow.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
Dance begins with love…unconditional love for dance, for the teachers who inspire us, for the dancers who amaze us, and for the families who support the passion.
We select & cherish professional dance instructors who are technically excellent, creatively talented and energetically inspirational. In addition to being phenomenal teachers, they are beautiful role models to our dancers. They make a personal connection with each students, help celebrate success, learn from mistakes, and grow.
We select & cherish professional dance instructors who are technically excellent, creatively talented and energetically inspirational. In addition to being phenomenal teachers, they are beautiful role models to our dancers. They make a personal connection with each student, help celebrate success, learn from mistakes, and grow.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
We select & cherish professional dance instructors who are technically excellent, creatively talented and energetically inspirational. In addition to being phenomenal teachers, they are beautiful role models to our dancers. They make a personal connection with each students, help celebrate success, learn from mistakes, and grow.
Dance is for everyone. We create an open environment where everyone feels supported and not judged. We have robust programs for every level student and we showcase all our dancers
It’s more fun to experience dance together and we encourage our dancers to become friends. We know that dance can foster friendships that last well beyond our years in the studio.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
Dance is for everyone. We create an open environment where everyone feels supported and not judged. We have robust programs for every level student and we showcase all our dancers
It’s more fun to experience dance together and we encourage our dancers to become friends. We know that dance can foster friendships that last well beyond our years in the studio.
We are living proof that serious dedication, hard work and commitment can be FUN!
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
It’s more fun to experience dance together and we encourage our dancers to become friends. We know that dance can foster friendships that last well beyond our years in the studio.
We are living proof that serious dedication, hard work and commitment can be FUN!
Performance is a critical element of dance education. We commit to giving our dancers as many varied opportunities as possible to experience the thrill of it.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
We are living proof that serious dedication, hard work and commitment can be FUN!
Performance is a critical element of dance education. We commit to giving our dancers as many varied opportunities as possible to experience the thrill of it.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
Performance is a critical element of dance education. We commit to giving our dancers as many varied opportunities as possible to experience the thrill of it.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
We respect the art of dance, our dancers and each other. We expect the highest level of professionalism from our teachers, staff and students. We respect the energy our community puts into dance education and we strive to give back an impeccable experience.
