ABOUT US

 

Something for Everyone at Xtreme Dance Center!

 

Xtreme Dance Center (XDC) has built a reputation for excellence in dance instruction. We have a dance class for you!  Our Premiere State of the Art Dance Studio in Naperville offers the finest in all styles of dance training. A home for every dancer from the young toddler taking their first dance class to the recreational dancer interested in learning the newest dance moves to the very finest competitive students in the area.  We offer a family environment where memories are created to last a lifetime. We specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. 

 

Home of the award winning Nationally known Xtreme Dance Force competitive team featured on MTV MADE, America's Best Dance Crew, and America's Got Talent 2020. Some of the best competitive and professional dancers in the nation have trained under the guidance of our talented and accredited staff.  

 

Approximately 40 minutes southwest of Downtown Chicago; no other dance studio in the state of Illinois is comparable.  With 8 spacious studios the Xtreme facility is one of a kind. Features amenities like parent lounge with monitors to watch your child in class, Kitchen, Study areas, Birthday Party Room, Kids Play Area, Wi-Fi, Safe drop-off/pick-up and ample parking.  State of the art raised flooring system for safer dancing. 

 

The Xtreme Dance Center (XDC) offers all styles of dance:  Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, Turns/Tech, Jumps/Leaps, Breakdancing, Freestyle, Tumbling, First Steps Early Learning classes, Adult Hip Hop, and Private Lessons. 

 

Technique & Curriculum:

We are proud to invest in our mentors and the education of our students. All Faculty are CPR, First Aid & AED Certified. We are a More Than Just Great Dancing TM Affiliated Studio, which gives our staff the opportunity to attend Constant Teacher Training, so that we can continue to bring you the best dance instruction in Naperville. Our First Steps dance program for ages 2 to 5 follows the Discover Dance curriculum. 

 

Here at Xtreme Dance Center, we are an organization of constant growth.  Our state of the art dance studio is equipped to offer you the finest in all styles of dance training for all ages and levels.

 

Our Culture:

When you walk through the halls of Xtreme Dance Center you will gain a sense of belonging, acceptance, laughter, love and community that you can't find elsewhere. Throughout the year you will have more EXPERIENCES than just dance- you will be able to enjoy our Customer Appreciation Day, STAR Leadership program, Labor Day Parade, Safety Town and so much MORE!

 

Our Mission is to inspire kids to move, be creative, and feel valuable. At Xtreme Dance Center, we aim for all of our students to establish confidence, self-esteem, and lasting friendships through the art of dance.

 

See our Classes Pages to view our schedules.  With ongoing registration you can start any time. 


Take a few minutes to view our informative website for all your questions and concerns. After viewing our website if your questions have not been answered please contact us.  Our Staff would love to help you!


 

 

 

PROGRAMS:

Recreational

- Non-recital classes to train but not perform.

- Recital Program classes with a performance at the end of the season.

- Adults participate in our Beginner Adult classes.

Technical Training

- Come to any of our Level I to III classes for Hip Hop, Turns, Jazz, Lyrical and Ballet for technical training.  

- You can Drop into a class anytime during the season and pay the drop in rate.

- Register for the term and attend the class for the season to work on your technique.

Competitive Dance Program (All-Stars)

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- Auditions for this program will be held June and August every year.

- For Ages 6 to 18.

- Season Starts in September and ends in June.

- Xtreme Dance Center’s All-Stars compete at local competitions.  

- These members train at a higher level than the recreational classes. Allowing them to take their dancing ability to the next level with more performance time. 

- If you want to perform more than just once a year in the studio recital with limited commitment of one day a week then All-Stars is for you.  

Competitive Dance Program (Xtreme Dance Force)

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- Auditions for our Competitive Company are in June and August every year.

- For Ages 4 to 19

- Season Starts in September and runs to July.

- Classes will be required for the dancers training based on the Division they are in.

- There is a Hip Hop Division, Jazz Division (Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary) and X-Men (All boys group).

- The end of the season showcase performance for the company is in July. 

- This program has a higher commitment level than All-Stars.

- Visit the Competitive Team's Website for more information. www.xtremedanceforce.com

Beginner Teen Program

- This program is for the dancer that is older but at the beginner level. It's never too late to start learning how to dance. We have trained many dancers from this age and level who have gone on to dance as professionals.

Summer Dance Programs

- Summer Camps - Recreational Beginner Level Dance Classes

- Camps are a week long Monday to Friday

- Pop Up Parties

- Summer Classes

- Summer Competitive Intensive

- X-Factor - Intermediate / Advanced Level Hip Hop Convention

- Thrive - Intermediate / Advanced Level Jazz Convention

RECITAL PROGRAM:

Xtreme Dance Center’s recital program is for kids ages 2 and up.  This program is for those who want to train and perform but do not want to participate in our competitive dance program.  Recital Classes are highlighted in pink on our class schedule.

Styles Available:

Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical and Combination Classes. 

Registration:

Registration is from August to December 22nd.   Classes Start in August and end with the Recital in June.   You are able to drop into any of these classes to try them and pay a drop in fee between August and December but come January the open enrollment stops.  You must be registered in a recital class by December 22nd to participate in the recital.  You can enroll in a class at the start of the term or if you start mid-term we will pro-rate the tuition fee for you.  Reference the Pricing page to see our term dates.

Age Breakdown:

First Steps - Ages 2 to 4

Twinkle Tots - Age 2
Shinning Stars - Age 3
Shooting Stars - Age 4

Elementary  - Ages 5 to 8

Ages 5-6; Kindergarten
Ages 7-8; 1st to 2nd Grade

Juniors

- Ages 9 to 11; 3rd to 5th Grade

Teens

- Ages 12 to 14; 6th to 8th Grade

Seniors

- Ages 14+; High School

Adults

- Ages 19+

Levels:

Beginners = Level I

Beginners / Intermediate = Level I/II

Intermediate = Level II

Intermediate / Advanced = Level II/III

Advanced - Level III


RECOGNITION:

Birthdays: Birthday cards are sent to the students. Students are able to pick a prize from the treasure chest for their birthday.

Recognition Coins: Teachers hand out reward coins for dancers to redeem with the front desk to pick a prize from the treasure chest throughout the season to recognize their hard work and accomplishments.

Rewards: Stickers, Suckers and Stamps are given out throughout the season to our First Steps classes.

Recital 1st year Lanyard: Each dancers first year they receive a lanyard with the year on the back of the tags.

Milestone Pins: 5 and 10 year pins are handed out to those reaching their milestones to put on their lanyards.

Achievement Pins: Handed out to students throughout the season as they accomplish their goals.

Completion Certificates: To complete the season with our First Steps Program dancers will receive a completion certificate to recognize their accomplishment. 

Student Evaluations: Parents will receive a student evaluation from their child's teacher.  Dancers are evaluated on their progress that they have made for the season and teachers recommend next seasons classes as they move up through the programs and class levels.