Christine Belpedio's Dance School

Christine Belpedio's Dance School offers a wide variety of dance and movement classes, including Acrobatics, Ballet (children's and general), Breakdance, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Mexican Folkloric, Pointe, Pre-Ballet, Tap, Gymnastics, and Acrobatic gymnastics. The program also offers Mexican folklore and Latin rhythms, as well as competitive dance teams and an annual dance recital held in June. In addition to regular classes, the school offers Quinceañera, Sweet Sixteen, and Wedding packages that include choreography, music, and dance performances.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Visitor hours Monday to Thursday, 4:00 pm–9:30 pm

Christine Belpedio's Dance School was founded in 1978 and has been serving the Belmont Cragin community for over 45 years. It is described as Chicago's MOST DIVERSE dance studio and a premier dance studio in the Chicago metropolitan area, with more than 40 years of excellence in dance. The school offers more than 14 different dance styles from beginner to professional levels, and all dance classes are mixed (co-ed). The studio provides a safe and stimulating environment, and some dance team classes participate in competitions and performances at other events during the year. The teaching staff consists of expert instructors who are also professional dancers and artists, and the school has a team of professional dance instructors with extensive experience.

Christine Belpedio's Dance School states that it strives to provide the best possible training for each student in a fun, healthy, and stimulating environment, and that its mission is to make the dance experience both educational and enjoyable. The school states that it likes to instill discipline in students in a positive way, fostering their confidence, boosting their self-esteem, and helping them achieve their dreams through their love of dance. The program offers a Parent Portal Login and bilingual site options in English and Español.

Last updated April 18, 2026.