The Academy of Movement and Music

The Academy of Movement and Music, 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

mapThe Academy of Movement and Music, 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

About

The Academy of Movement and Music offers dance classes in ballet, jazz, and modern dance, with beginner to advanced training and pre-professional ballet, jazz, and modern dance since 1980. It also offers private music instruction and the A.R.T.S. early childhood program for children ages 2 to 5. The A.R.T.S. program uses an arts-based curriculum, meets from 8:45am to 11:00am, and can be attended 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week; Friday is an additional day for children who will be 3 1/2 by September 1 and includes STEAM curriculum.

Programs

  • Dance Classes — Beginner to advanced training in ballet, jazz, and modern dance; pre-professional ballet, jazz, and modern dance since 1980.
  • Private Music Instruction
  • A.R.T.S. early childhood program — 2 to 5 · All days meet 8:45am - 11:00am; 2 days per week, 3 days per week, 4 days per week, or 5 days per week · $275–$495 per month · Arts-based curriculum; for children ages 2 to 5. Friday is an additional day for children who will be 3 1/2 by September 1 and includes STEAM curriculum.

At a glance

  • Ages: 2–5 years old
  • Price range: $275–$495 per month
  • Current session: 2026-27 A.R.T.S. program year (Aug 24–May 20, 2027)
  • General schedule: The 2026-27 A.R.T.S. program year runs for 36 weeks, August 24, 2026 through May 20, 2027. All days meet 8:45am - 11:00am. Children ages 2 to 5 may attend 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week depending on option.

About the provider

The Academy has taught pre-professional ballet, jazz, and modern dance since 1980. Its mission says it wants students to feel at home and to find inspiration and self-expression, and that people of all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and valued. It also says the faculty rejoices in each student’s progress and aims to nurture each student’s unique gifts and help them reach their full potential.

What families say

“This place is what first inspired the love of dance in me, nurtured me, gave me so many amazing opportunities and lifelong friends, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it’s teachers and community.” — Lilliana Miller

Last updated August 23, 2026.

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