Dance Alive! Dance Studio
Dance Alive! Dance Studio, 293 Southcreek Dr, Manteno, IL 60950
About
Dance Alive! Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary Lyrical, Tap, and Creative Movement. Dance Alive! offers progressive study in these styles for infants through advanced levels, emphasizing the joy of dance and the excitement of performing. Classes are age and skill level appropriate and are taught in a positive and fun learning environment encouraging dancers to learn and love the art of movement.
• Ages: infants–17 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday–Saturday during morning, midday, and evening hours.
Dance Alive! Dance Studio was established in 1995. The mission of the studio is to provide an excellent dance education from instructors who teach with enthusiasm, are motivating, encouraging, good role models, and lead by example in a nurturing, safe, and fun environment that is free from judgment and empowers dancers to explore their creativity. The teaching staff continues their training and study in dance with masters in their field, attends specialized dance classes with world famous dance educators, choreographers, and dancers, and participates in yearly dance conventions and seminars for dance educators. The faculty began training in the classroom and has continued dance careers on the professional stage as well as in the college classroom.
Dance Alive! Dance Studio is described as an award winning studio with a solid reputation for building dancers strong in body, mind, and spirit. The studio has National Award Winning Performing Companies and competitive dance teams, and the faculty has been recognized for dance and choreography excellence many times. The faculty teaches “the whole dancer,” keeping techniques, music, movement, and costuming appropriate for all, and trains each dancer as an individual while using a unified teaching syllabus strong in technique. Dance Alive! offers many performance opportunities throughout the season, including a yearly recital showcase, national conventions and competitions, and many local performances. It is a stated goal of the studio to be a positive influence in the studio and community by setting high standards for faculty, staff, dancers, and families to achieve to their fullest potential both in the dance studio classroom and in life.
Parents describe the teachers as having a strong drive to see students be successful and as showing encouragement in the studio with dance skills and other aspects of students’ lives (Kristen D.). Families describe the studio as an amazing place to be a part of, with fantastic staff and dance classes (Jodi L.), and note smooth organization with kids, parents, funds, and shoes (Bryon B.). Other parents describe it as an excellent place to send children for classes with hard-working teachers and students and a spectacular recital (Jane P.), and share that their children love their classes and have had very positive experiences (Brian W.). One parent notes that dancers are progressed based on individual skills rather than just age, and mentions a strong emphasis on developing the whole person and community support, with four children attending the studio over five years (Sara C.).
Last updated May 24, 2026.
• Ages: infants–17 years old
• Schedule: Class options are available Monday–Saturday during morning, midday, and evening hours.
Dance Alive! Dance Studio was established in 1995. The mission of the studio is to provide an excellent dance education from instructors who teach with enthusiasm, are motivating, encouraging, good role models, and lead by example in a nurturing, safe, and fun environment that is free from judgment and empowers dancers to explore their creativity. The teaching staff continues their training and study in dance with masters in their field, attends specialized dance classes with world famous dance educators, choreographers, and dancers, and participates in yearly dance conventions and seminars for dance educators. The faculty began training in the classroom and has continued dance careers on the professional stage as well as in the college classroom.
Dance Alive! Dance Studio is described as an award winning studio with a solid reputation for building dancers strong in body, mind, and spirit. The studio has National Award Winning Performing Companies and competitive dance teams, and the faculty has been recognized for dance and choreography excellence many times. The faculty teaches “the whole dancer,” keeping techniques, music, movement, and costuming appropriate for all, and trains each dancer as an individual while using a unified teaching syllabus strong in technique. Dance Alive! offers many performance opportunities throughout the season, including a yearly recital showcase, national conventions and competitions, and many local performances. It is a stated goal of the studio to be a positive influence in the studio and community by setting high standards for faculty, staff, dancers, and families to achieve to their fullest potential both in the dance studio classroom and in life.
Parents describe the teachers as having a strong drive to see students be successful and as showing encouragement in the studio with dance skills and other aspects of students’ lives (Kristen D.). Families describe the studio as an amazing place to be a part of, with fantastic staff and dance classes (Jodi L.), and note smooth organization with kids, parents, funds, and shoes (Bryon B.). Other parents describe it as an excellent place to send children for classes with hard-working teachers and students and a spectacular recital (Jane P.), and share that their children love their classes and have had very positive experiences (Brian W.). One parent notes that dancers are progressed based on individual skills rather than just age, and mentions a strong emphasis on developing the whole person and community support, with four children attending the studio over five years (Sara C.).
Last updated May 24, 2026.
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