Dance Creations Dance Studio
Dance Creations Dance Studio, 1401 E. Cottonwood St., Springfield, IL 62703
About
Dance Creations Dance Studio offers dance classes, music lessons, and a children’s performance company called DCDS In Motion. Dancers at the studio take part in conventions, competitions, workshops, classes with guest artists, and a variety of performances and other performance type activities throughout the year.
• Schedule: Full Dance Season from September 9th to June 14th, with a Summer Session in June–July
Dance Creations Dance Studio runs Pop Up Mini Sessions and Intensives on dates to be announced. The studio observes holidays including Halloween on October 31st, Thanksgiving Break from November 25th–30th, Winter Break from December 23rd–January 4th, and Memorial Day in May. Festive Weeks allow students to dress up for class during October Costume Dress Up (October 24th–30th), December Holiday Dress Up (December 15th–21st), and February Valentines Dress Up (February 10th–13rd). Regular hours of operation are Monday–Tuesday 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, Wednesday–Thursday 4:00 PM–9:30 PM, Friday closed, Saturday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, and Sunday closed.
Janet Cripe is the Owner and Artistic Director of Dance Creations Dance Studio and the founder of the youth performance company DCDS In Motion. Janet began dancing at the Vitina Sansone School of Dance, later assisted in all aspects of dance studio management there, and has trained for more than 40 years in Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop with instructors in the industry. She is an Early Childhood Specialist of the Duluth School of Ballet, a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association, and continues training at seminars and workshops. She has more than 40 years of teaching experience. Janet has received awards from regional and national dance competitions including Top Studio, Best Choreography, Best Concept, Most Entertaining, and Most Age Appropriate Studio.
Dance Creations Dance Studio is in its 33rd season of dance. The studio states that it is committed to providing high quality dance education fostering creativity, confidence, and personal growth in an inclusive and supportive environment nourishing hearts and minds for life. The program highlights five core values: Kindness, Positivity, Authenticity, Passion, and Creativity. The studio offers a complimentary class option, music lessons, and age appropriate costuming and dance routines for young dancers, as well as Festive Weeks where students may dress up for class.
DCDS In Motion, established in 2008, is a children’s performance company for dancers at Dance Creations Dance Studio and the surrounding area. Its mission is to create an environment for dancers to expand their talents, enjoy performance type activities, and participate in projects to help others in the community. To date, DCDS In Motion has raised over $20,000 for The Illinois Capital Area Chapter of The Red Cross, The Make A Wish Foundation, The United Breast Cancer Foundation, The Ronald McDonald House, and a local boy undergoing a kidney transplant. Dance Creations Dance Studio has performed a tribute to Holocaust victims at the opening of “Stories of Survival” at The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, taken part in a “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” performance, and participated in the Ride to Remember 9-11 performance to remember those who lost their lives and to honor first responders and heroes of 9-11.
Parents and dancers have shared that DCDS offers high quality group and individualized training, and that dancers learn time management, dedication, commitment, and the importance of community, describing the studio as a fun, safe, positive environment. Families have noted the technique, artistic style, age appropriate costuming, and that dancers learn to respect themselves, work as a team, and perform in events that raise money and awareness for the community. A DCDS alum reports that years of weekly classes, conventions, competitions, workshops, guest artists, and performances at DCDS prepared her for the transition from competition dance to college dance, including learning proper technique, picking up choreography quickly, and adapting to new and different styles. Another parent reports that classes at DCDS are a highlight of the week for their children and that they appreciate the age appropriateness of costumes and dance routines for young dancers.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
• Schedule: Full Dance Season from September 9th to June 14th, with a Summer Session in June–July
Dance Creations Dance Studio runs Pop Up Mini Sessions and Intensives on dates to be announced. The studio observes holidays including Halloween on October 31st, Thanksgiving Break from November 25th–30th, Winter Break from December 23rd–January 4th, and Memorial Day in May. Festive Weeks allow students to dress up for class during October Costume Dress Up (October 24th–30th), December Holiday Dress Up (December 15th–21st), and February Valentines Dress Up (February 10th–13rd). Regular hours of operation are Monday–Tuesday 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, Wednesday–Thursday 4:00 PM–9:30 PM, Friday closed, Saturday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, and Sunday closed.
Janet Cripe is the Owner and Artistic Director of Dance Creations Dance Studio and the founder of the youth performance company DCDS In Motion. Janet began dancing at the Vitina Sansone School of Dance, later assisted in all aspects of dance studio management there, and has trained for more than 40 years in Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop with instructors in the industry. She is an Early Childhood Specialist of the Duluth School of Ballet, a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association, and continues training at seminars and workshops. She has more than 40 years of teaching experience. Janet has received awards from regional and national dance competitions including Top Studio, Best Choreography, Best Concept, Most Entertaining, and Most Age Appropriate Studio.
Dance Creations Dance Studio is in its 33rd season of dance. The studio states that it is committed to providing high quality dance education fostering creativity, confidence, and personal growth in an inclusive and supportive environment nourishing hearts and minds for life. The program highlights five core values: Kindness, Positivity, Authenticity, Passion, and Creativity. The studio offers a complimentary class option, music lessons, and age appropriate costuming and dance routines for young dancers, as well as Festive Weeks where students may dress up for class.
DCDS In Motion, established in 2008, is a children’s performance company for dancers at Dance Creations Dance Studio and the surrounding area. Its mission is to create an environment for dancers to expand their talents, enjoy performance type activities, and participate in projects to help others in the community. To date, DCDS In Motion has raised over $20,000 for The Illinois Capital Area Chapter of The Red Cross, The Make A Wish Foundation, The United Breast Cancer Foundation, The Ronald McDonald House, and a local boy undergoing a kidney transplant. Dance Creations Dance Studio has performed a tribute to Holocaust victims at the opening of “Stories of Survival” at The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, taken part in a “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” performance, and participated in the Ride to Remember 9-11 performance to remember those who lost their lives and to honor first responders and heroes of 9-11.
Parents and dancers have shared that DCDS offers high quality group and individualized training, and that dancers learn time management, dedication, commitment, and the importance of community, describing the studio as a fun, safe, positive environment. Families have noted the technique, artistic style, age appropriate costuming, and that dancers learn to respect themselves, work as a team, and perform in events that raise money and awareness for the community. A DCDS alum reports that years of weekly classes, conventions, competitions, workshops, guest artists, and performances at DCDS prepared her for the transition from competition dance to college dance, including learning proper technique, picking up choreography quickly, and adapting to new and different styles. Another parent reports that classes at DCDS are a highlight of the week for their children and that they appreciate the age appropriateness of costumes and dance routines for young dancers.
Last updated January 11, 2026.
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