The mission of the Naperville Park District Dance Academy is to provide quality dance training to interested students of all ages – youth through adult. Students learn about dance and appreciation of the art in addition to steps and technique.

Beginning with our littlest dancers in mind and progressing to all levels of Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz, Tap and more, our programs are carefully constructed to provide effective learning environments that are fun and professional, technical and creative, and taught by qualified, experienced instructors.

Our dance programs fall into two categories: seasonal programs and recital track. Seasonal programs typically are held once a week for several weeks and participants do not perform in the annual spring dance recital. However, parents are able to observe their student’s progress at the last class of the session. Recital track programs begin in the fall and run for nine months. Participants enrolled in the recital track will perform in the annual spring recital. Specific dance attire is required in order to participate in the classes and students will receive a dance costume for the recital.

Programs Offered include:

• Ballet: Basics, Ballet/Tap, Storybook Ballet, Adult Ballet, Pointe
• Competition Dance
• Creative Movement
• Dance and Pom
• Hip Hop/Jazz
• Hippity Hoppers Junior
• Jazz: youth and adult
• Modern/Contemporary
• Stretch and Strengthen
• Tap

This company provides an entry point into the world of dance performance, helping its members gain a comprehensive knowledge of what it means to be a part of a dance company. Participating in Élan can serve as a foundation to apply for dance scholarships to assist with attending college or create opportunities to continue into a dance career. The Élan Dance Company will perform various genres of dance through local events.

If you are interested in auditioning or would like more information, please contact Brittany Malatt, Program Manager, at 630-848-3619 or via email at bmalatt@napervilleparks.org.