Our balanced, creative and disciplined approach focuses on shaping each dance student into a healthy, technically accomplished, well-rounded dancer, regardless of his or her skill level. We want your child to learn and also have fun through our unique program.
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Ballet
Students receive a great foundation of ballet, which is the foundation of all great dancers and requires the most focus and discipline.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance blends ballet and jazz dance and uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy, and anger.
Choreography
Dance choreography is a sequence of movements that are created by choreographers and performed by dancers to music.
Acro
Acro dance is a style that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements.
Adult Tap
Adult Tap focuses on the fundamentals of tap technique while getting a great workout and having fun!
Jazz
Jazz is an upbeat, stylish and versatile dance form. Our classes includes a warm up, across the floor movements, leaps and turns.
Hip Hop
Techniques including popping, locking and house elements are taught and dancers work on their own freestyle abilities.
Pointe
The classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work (dancing on the tips of the toes).
Tumbling
Students focus on basic gymnastic movements and flexibility, working on floor mats and the mini-trampoline.
Creative Movement
An imaginative and fun class encompassing various styles of dance, movement and creativity!
Pom
Pom explores turns, jumps and kick line technique as well as combining dance skills with energy and enthusiasm.
Tap
Dancers will use their tap shoes to create rhythmic patterns, timely beats, and dance.
Technique
Dancers will learn proper dance technique so they can perform their dances with correct form, function and safety.
Move and Groove
This special class includes stretching, technique, and involves fun and imaginary activities for our students with special needs.
Bitty Hip Hop
Introduction to Hip Hop dancing. Basic elements are taught and dancers work on their own freestyle abilities.
Susan's School of Dance is a welcoming environment for beginners all the way through experienced dancers. I only started going to Susan's recently. When I started to ballet, I had some really bad experiences at some other studios. When I came here, I immediately felt welcome despite the fact that I was still a beginner dancer. Susan's is my best experience so far.
The best dance teachers in the area. They are very friendly, professional, will make you feel comfortable and help you find the best style and level for your child. I also enjoy the amazing recitals they have at the end of each season.
You make dance fun and help me with corrections. I really liked having danced with you! Thanks for the love of dance you have given me.
Classes – Fall 2020
September 2020 through June 2021
Denise Gurley
Studio Director
In 1987, Miss Denny became owner and principal instructor at Susan’s School of Dance. An alumni of The School of the Art Institute when affiliated with the Goodman School, she was excited to transfer her skills to the next generation of dancers.
Working in design, while instructing dance class each evening, Denny expanded the studio to locations in Orland Park, IL and Munster, IN.
Disciplined. Creative. Accomplished.
“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.”
– Martha Graham
SDC is a group of competitive dancers representing our dance studio.
They represent Susan’s School of Dance at a various competitions, conventions, community events, and much more! The Dance Company is divided up by different levels and age groups. These dancers take regular classes throughout the week as well as company classes and rehearsals.
The dancers have received numerous awards and top rankings at the competitions they attend. The Dance Company is usually formed in the summer for the following calendar year and rehearse on the weekends. It is a lot of hard work and dedication to be a part of the Company, but it is also a lot of fun!
