RECREATIONAL CLASSES
At J&J, we offer a variety of classes for all ages and abilities, coached by trained staff. Our instructors strive to build confidence and a great stage presence in all of its dancers. In class, instructors work hard to bring out the determination within each performer, to create a sense of achievement, and to spark the creative excellence in each dancer that enters our studio. Through teaching proper technique, skills, as well as age appropriate routines J&J Dancers are encouraged to become the STAR of the SHOW!
LOCATIONS
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Pecatonica, 410 John Street
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Machesney Park, 9950 North Alpine
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Belvidere, 1151 West Locus Street
REGISTRATION DATES
Never danced with us before? Call us for a free trial in one of our classes!
SUMMER Session: June 6, 2022 to August 6, 2022
FALL/WINTER Session: August 11, 2022 to January 15, 2023
WINTER/SPRING Session: January 16, 2023 to June 4, 2023
2 to 3 years old
This class is serves as an introduction to dance where preliminary ballet and tap skills are taught.
As our youngest athletes, these children learn how to follow directions, to stand patiently in line and work on counting, shape identification and balance.
Athletes in this class also have the opportunity to participate in a recital hosted by J&J!
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
3 to 4 and 5 to 8 years old
Our ballet/tap classes are offered separately for athletes age 3-4 and 5-8. In these classes, instructors work to expand their students' current dance knowledge.
Flexibility is a key skill worked on with the 3-4 year olds while balance and overall athleticism is the main focus of the 5-8 year old class.
BALLET/TAP
JAZZ/HIP-HOP
5 to 8 years old
In this class, dancers implement basic jazz technique and learn floor skills to create awesome routines.
Body awareness, partner work, balance and flexibility are also main focuses.
9+ years
Through ballet and lyrical styles, students have a higher focus on technique, artistry, story-telling and choreography.
When focusing on tap, students work on advanced sounds, counting and rhythm.
BALLET/LYRICAL/TAP
HIP-HOP
9+ years
In this class, dance knowledge is further increased as students are learning a new style.
Technique, artistry, story-telling, rhythm, flexibility and balance are key focuses.
All ages
Owner Lindsey Hearn offers several opportunities for athletes of all ages to take private lessons.
These lessons can focus on any style – ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and lyrical.
PRIVATE
LESSONS
My daughter Aubrey began dancing for Miss Lindsey in 2019 and we quickly learned she was born to dance! She stepped out of her comfort zone to perform a solo which has propelled her skills and confidence.
Recently, I lost my job and we were worried about how we would continue to pay for dance. Aubrey, being the kindhearted person she is, said, "Mom, I will quit dance if I need to help." That was not an option for us!!!
With the encouragement from Ms. Lindsey I started a business called, "Simply JEN." This business has helped us support Aubrey's dancing dreams! We are so blessed that we found Ms. Lindsey and J&J!
– JENNIFER, Mother
