Christine Belpedio School of Dance

Christine Belpedio School of Dance offers acrobatic, ballet, ballet/tap combo, ballet/tumbling combo, contemporary, ballet bloomers, creative movement, hip hop, flamenco, jazz, Latin, and Mexican folkloric classes. The program also lists co-ed classes and classes for ages 3 through 19, with class assignments made by the teacher or director and not based only on age or years of study.

Programs

• Acrobatic — All ages; children · High-energy class developing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and control; students learn handstands, aerials, cartwheels, walkovers, and more.
• Ballet — Children; all ages and levels · Cecchetti Ballet I–V curriculum develops classical technique, vocabulary, strength, coordination, musicality, artistry, discipline, confidence, and proper studio etiquette.
• Ballet/Tap Combo — Combination class introducing ballet and tap; develops technique, posture, coordination, balance, musicality, precise footwork, and confidence.
• Ballet/Tumbling Combo — Combines foundational ballet technique with introductory tumbling skills; develops strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, musicality, and confidence.
• Contemporary — Fusion of ballet, modern, and expressive movement; develops creativity, musicality, artistry, strength, flexibility, fluidity, control, and confidence.
• ballet bloomers — Joyful introduction to ballet that builds coordination, musicality, balance, flexibility, and confidence.
• Creative movement — Teaches students to use movement as expression and communication; includes songs, pre-ballet steps, props, and coordination.
• Hip Hop — Children and adults · High-energy class emphasizing rhythm, musicality, isolations, grooves, dynamics, coordination, footwork, precision, strength, control, performance quality, and style.
• flamenco — Traditional Spanish dance developing footwork, rhythmic hand clapping, arm placement, posture, musicality, coordination, expressive performance skills, confidence, discipline, and stage presence.
• Jazz — Technically focused class emphasizing alignment, strength, flexibility, isolations, turns, leaps, extensions, precision, control, musicality, coordination, style, and performance quality.
• Latin
• Mexican folkloric — Celebration of Mexico’s cultural heritage through traditional dances; develops footwork, zapateado, skirt work, posture, musicality, coordination, and regional performance style.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Dance Schedule 2026-2027. All dance classes are mixed. Class assignments are at the discretion of the teacher or director and are not based solely on age or years of study. All dance classes are subject to change depending on enrollment; a minimum of six students is required to open a class. During September and October, teachers will assess students to ensure proper class placement. Parents will be notified of any class changes.
• Facility hours: Monday to Friday - 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Sunday - Closed

About the provider

Christine Belpedio School of Dance was founded in 1978 and has served the Belmont Cragin community for over 47 years. The mission states that the school aims to provide training in a fun, healthy, and stimulating environment and to make dance educational and enjoyable, instill discipline in a positive way, foster confidence, boost self-esteem, and help students achieve their dreams through their love of dance. The school holds an annual recital in June, and some dance team classes take part in competitions and performances at other events during the year.

Co-ed classes. Classes for all ages from 3 years old to adulthood. More than 14 different dance styles. Packages offered for Quinceañeras, Sweet Sixteens, and Weddings that include choreography, music, and dance performances. Visitors hours listed as Monday to Friday 4:00 pm-9:30 pm, Saturday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sunday closed.

Last updated November 7, 2026.