American Dance Center

American Dance Center offers pre-dance classes with Music and Movement, including the basics of music, song, and dance. It also offers Ballet/Tap Combo classes with ballet and tap technique, plus teen and adult classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and contemporary. Other listed classes include ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, street funk, and lyrical/contemporary.

Programs

• Pre-Dance Division — 3-4 years old · Age-appropriate levels emphasizing Music and Movement. Includes the basics of music, song & dance. Pre-dance classes will have designated in-studio parent viewing days. 45 minute class.
• Ballet/Tap Combo — 5-6 years old · Develops a strong rhythmic and technical foundation for all styles of dance. Includes Ballet and Tap technique. Students will need both ballet and tap shoes. 1.5 hour class.
• Junior Division Levels 1 thru 4
• Teen/Adult Division Levels — Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and contemporary for beginner and continuing students. 1 hour classes.
• Intermediate/Advanced Division
• Ballet
• Pointe
• Tap
• Jazz
• Modern
• Street Funk
• Lyrical/Contemporary

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Programs are offered in pre-school through professional levels. Classes are filled on a first-come basis. All students will be evaluated during the first 4 weeks of the session. Schedules are subject to change. New classes are frequently added. Some classes for students ages 5-9 years old meet twice a week for the Summer Session.
• Facility hours: Tuesday 4:00-9:30; Wednesday 4:30-8:30; Thursday 4:15-8:30

About the provider

American Dance Center was founded in 1971 and is led by Jack and Kathleen Villari. The school states that it offers programs from pre-school through professional levels and that students are evaluated during the first 4 weeks of the session. It has received Congressional Recognition Awards for the Performing Arts and honors from the Illinois Arts Council and the Office of the Governor of Illinois.

New student registration fee is $29.95. Continuing students can waive the registration fee and are assessed a $9.95 administrative fee. Tuition is non-refundable. Classes are filled on a first-come basis. Late registrations are accepted where openings exist. Students are evaluated during the first 4 weeks of the session. Current Advanced dancers may remain in the advanced level; all other students may only participate in Advanced level classes with teacher recommendations. New students to the ADC will be evaluated and appropriately placed.

What families say

“Such a loving & happy place. I grew up here. They truly have a passion for dance & their students! They treat each & everyone as their own. ADC was definitely a hallmark of my childhood & teenage years. My second home!” — Destyni M.

“Coming into the studio at an older age I felt very nervous like I would not fit it in. Not even close!!! The students and staff have made me feel very welcome. I have grown so much. This studio has changed my life!” — Christina R.

Last updated August 23, 2026.