9620 Willow Lane Mokena, IL 60448 (708) 479-8005

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Willow Street Dance Theatre was established to provide the community with quality dance instruction for children of all ages and abilities. We are a professional dance studio providing complete instruction in a wide variety of dance styles.  We are committed to providing excellent dance training in a nurturing environment where dance will be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. The studio offers the opportunities for both the serious student as well as the recreational student. Our Preschool, Kinder Combo, Children’s Division and Classic Division dance programs are designed to inspire and encourage students to be creative, self-disciplined and well rounded individuals in a fun and caring environment. Our Intensive Program was developed for dancers who excel technically with the passion, dedication and desire to pursue more serious dance training. This pre- professional track is for the aspiring dance artist, although these students are involved in competition, our focus remains on the “Art“of dance. At Willow Street Dance we believe it is about more then dance Dance education inspires good work habits and healthy lifestyle choices. Studies show that a structured dance program enhances academic, personal and social achievement. At every age and ability dancing is exciting and joyful. Dance develops the individual physically, artistically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Dance Students join an artistic family where they develop enduring friendships and nurture a passion for the arts. While having fun dance students gain many benefits: Physical:        Balance and Coordination, Structured Physical activity, Correct Posture and Alignment, Strength and Flexibility Artistic:          Self expression, Creativity, Communication, Aesthetic Awareness, Musicality Intellectual:   Critical thinking skills, Problem solving, Time Management, Concentration and Focus, Self-discipline Emotional:     Confidence, Commitment, Self Respect, Joy and Excitement Social:            Camaraderie, Responsibility, Respect for others, Teamwork, Tolerance