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Dance Classes & Lessons

Find your local Dance With Me dance studio and see the schedule of dance classes, types of dances offered, instructor information, contact info, and more!

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Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

Health Benefits of Dancing

Health benefits of dancing describes how dancing gives you a total body and mind work out. Your endurance, flexibility, strength and memory will improve.

How to Prep For Dance Class If Dancing Isn't Your Thing

If you can’t tell your left foot from your right, don’t worry. It’s ladies night out and this week your girlfriends have stumbled across a dance class that they want to take. You’re outnumbered and your worst nightmare has officially come true: being forced to dance in front of anyone but your pet. Publicly dancing as someone with little to no dance experience can be mortifying. Especially if you have a hard time moving your arms and legs at the first time and…

10 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Holiday Survival Guide: Ballroom Dance Edition

Tired of Holiday Stress? Wage war against holiday burnout with this Ballroom Dance Holiday Survival Guide.

5 Life Lessons Ballroom Dance Sport Teaches You

Dance Sport is as inspirational as it is laborious. Throughout one’s experience of movement

8 Life Hacks Every Dancer Needs to Know

ance is demanding, which means that life as a dancer is, too. It takes energy and organization, not to mention a few smart moves, to help your days as a dancer go more smoothly. From repairing snagged tights with nail polish to having a

Dear Katie: Help! There's A Culture of Bullying at My Dance Studio

Dear Emilie,This is a tricky situation. The hard part is that as much as you want to help, you can't change other people. So the number-one thing is to make sure you are staying positive and being kind to everyone else. (And it seems like you're already doing that!) If you think the bullying is crea...

Get into the Groove: The Benefits of Dance

Moving to the music can make you happier, smarter, and a whole lot healthier—here are the best dance workouts

9 Reasons To Thank Our Dance Teachers This Thanksgiving

Being thankful is a great mindset to adopt all year round. But Thanksgiving, in particular, is a great reason to vocalize what we’re thankful for. This Turkey Day, we’re saluting those who keep us pointing our toes, on our legs and grooving in the dance studio. Let’s give thanks to the tireless, passionate dance teachers […]

10 things you didn't realise your dance teacher does

Starting work at 3pm every day may seem like the best job in the world. In reality it's MUCH MUCH more than that.

Taking steps to make sure dancing lives on

Vernetta, who found fame as a Kiddie, now celebrates a half century of teaching her craft

The benefits of dance class for your preschooler

Blog Author: Kris Norwood, Performing Arts Coordinator ​ Gurnee Park District dance classes look to teach our favorite tiny dancers basic dance skills while having fun! Learn how our preschool dance classes keep children active, encourage social development, enhance critical thinking skills and improve confidence. Active Learning Physica...

Who Was the Dance Teacher Who Changed Your Life? We Want to Know!

Every year, DT honors four outstanding dance educators. Past recipients of the Dance Teacher Awards have included studio owners, professors,