Frequently Asked Questions
What age may ages do you teach?
Age 3-Adult, beginning through pre-professional levels.
Do you have a dance company?
Moves is excited host Sole Unique Dance Company, Sixth Position Dance Works and Dynamic Dance Allstars. Each company is exceptional for students and differ in their focus, all offer additional student performance opportunities. For more info and for more information on each company, please see student performance opportunities section on web site.
May I take a free trial class?
Yes, if you are interested in attending class at Moves please call us at 630-264-3600 to schedule your free trial class.
Will I be the oldest in class?
Classes are age specific and include age appropriate separations.
Do I have to participate in the dance recital?
Everyone is welcome to participate in the annual dance recital. It is highly recommended as a part of the students dance education experience but is not mandatory.
What dance style should a young child participate in?
To set the proper movement and knowledge base Moves recommends that all young students begin in a combination class that includes ballet, tap, and tumbling. Each subject offered in the combination class provides students with important experience and information that they can continue to build on.
Do I need to take ballet?
Ballet is the basis on which all dance styles build upon. Additionally, ballet class taken in conjunction with other forms of dance will assist student in accomplishing dance goals quicker. Ballet training is necessary to successfully accomplish more advanced level movement techniques including multiple turns, and jump sequences. Ballet has proven to enhance all athletic abilities.
What if my child is not interested in Ballet?
Hip hop, tap, poms, and tumbling are dance skills can still be learned and accomplished with no ballet training. As a child progress’s in dance they could develop an interest and find additional value in experimenting with Ballet class. Students are welcome to try a ballet class any time.
How do I know if my child is placed in the correct class level?
Securing proper class levels is a on-going process in each class throughout the year. Please feel free to speak with your childs instructor for additional information.
Will my child progress each year?
Yes, Moves curricula is progressive and each year students will be moved into a more advanced category of training. From time to time and in the older age divisions, the class name may not change but the group of students in the class will be advancing within the category.
Should my child take multiple classes per week?
Students ages 3-7 should not feel a need to take multiple classes per week. After the age of 7 and depending on their love for the art form and their reason for taking class a student may decide to enroll in more classes. Dance is like any sport or art form; the more you train the better and faster you achieve. Students of all ages reap great rewards if only taking 1 class per week.
How do I know what classes to enroll in?
Please contact our office; we are here to assist you.
If I want to speak to a teacher should I catch them after there class?
Often teacher’s schedules do not allow for a break between classes. You are very important to us so please leave a message for the teacher at the front desk.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, please call the studio for more information 630-264-3600
Do you have a dance company?
Moves is excited to host: Sole Unique Dance Company, Sixth Position Dance Works and Dynamic Dance Allstars. Each company is exceptional for students and differ in their focus, all offer additional student performance opportunities. For more information on each company, please see Performance Opportunities.
What age may ages do you teach?
Age 3-Adult, beginning through pre-professional levels.
Do you have a dance company?
Moves is excited host Sole Unique Dance Company, Sixth Position Dance Works and Dynamic Dance Allstars. Each company is exceptional for students and differ in their focus, all offer additional student performance opportunities. For more info and for more information on each company, please see student performance opportunities section on web site.
May I take a free trial class?
Yes, if you are interested in attending class at Moves please call us at 630-264-3600 to schedule your free trial class.
Will I be the oldest in class?
Classes are age specific and include age appropriate separations.
Do I have to participate in the dance recital?
Everyone is welcome to participate in the annual dance recital. It is highly recommended as a part of the students dance education experience but is not mandatory.
What dance style should a young child participate in?
To set the proper movement and knowledge base Moves recommends that all young students begin in a combination class that includes ballet, tap, and tumbling. Each subject offered in the combination class provides students with important experience and information that they can continue to build on.
Do I need to take ballet?
Ballet is the basis on which all dance styles build upon. Additionally, ballet class taken in conjunction with other forms of dance will assist student in accomplishing dance goals quicker. Ballet training is necessary to successfully accomplish more advanced level movement techniques including multiple turns, and jump sequences. Ballet has proven to enhance all athletic abilities.
What if my child is not interested in Ballet?
Hip hop, tap, poms, and tumbling are dance skills can still be learned and accomplished with no ballet training. As a child progress’s in dance they could develop an interest and find additional value in experimenting with Ballet class. Students are welcome to try a ballet class any time.
How do I know if my child is placed in the correct class level?
Securing proper class levels is a on-going process in each class throughout the year. Please feel free to speak with your childs instructor for additional information.
Will my child progress each year?
Yes, Moves curricula is progressive and each year students will be moved into a more advanced category of training. From time to time and in the older age divisions, the class name may not change but the group of students in the class will be advancing within the category.
Should my child take multiple classes per week?
Students ages 3-7 should not feel a need to take multiple classes per week. After the age of 7 and depending on their love for the art form and their reason for taking class a student may decide to enroll in more classes. Dance is like any sport or art form; the more you train the better and faster you achieve. Students of all ages reap great rewards if only taking 1 class per week.
How do I know what classes to enroll in?
Please contact our office; we are here to assist you.
If I want to speak to a teacher should I catch them after there class?
Often teacher’s schedules do not allow for a break between classes. You are very important to us so please leave a message for the teacher at the front desk.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, please call the studio for more information 630-264-3600
Do you have a dance company?
Moves is excited to host: Sole Unique Dance Company, Sixth Position Dance Works and Dynamic Dance Allstars. Each company is exceptional for students and differ in their focus, all offer additional student performance opportunities. For more information on each company, please see Performance Opportunities.