DK Dance Productions is excited to announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its second location in Alton, Illinois! The general public is invited to join the festivities, which will take place at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, April 4 at 2600 State Street in Alton. In celebration of the
2018 COSTUME SNEAK PEEK
Here is a SNEAK PEEK at some of our 2018 Recital Costumes! Monday 3-4 Tap Tuesday Beginning Contemporary Wednesday 5-6 Tap Thursday Hippity Hop Saturday 5-6 Tap To view the full selection of costumes for the 2018 Recital,
We’ve Moved, Visit Our New Location!
DK Dance Productions is very happy to announce the opening of our new dance studio. We are so excited to begin classes in our new studio! Get ready for a brand-new, modern look within a much larger space that will accommodate multiple dance classes at the same time, a dance retail store for all
The Many Benefits of a Mommy and Me Class
Are you waiting for your child to become old enough to start dance classes? If you think they have to be five or six years old to start, then we have great news for you. If your little one has reached 18 months, then you can start classes with them at DK Dance Productions. The special class designed
Brooke Lucas: Dancing Queen, almost 17
Marquette Catholic High School sophomore, Brooke Lucas, 16, is one of 40 dancers from around the world accepted to the Archcore 40 Dance Intensive this summer in New York City. “It still hasn’t set in yet,” she said. “I mean I know it’s going to happen, but it hasn’t really sunk in.” Lucas has
Precious Bonding Time with Your Toddler: “Mommy & Me” Dance Class
The Bond Between Mom and Her Little One If you’ve never been to a Mommy and Me dance class for toddlers, you may not realize their potential for increasing the bond between mom and her little one. This is just one of the many reasons we’re excited to offer this class. Really, these classes offers
Improve Your Toddler’s Gross Motor Development
Just What are Gross Motor Skills and How Do the Mommy and Me Dance Classes Teach Them? Gross motor skills refers to movements of the body that use the larger muscles. So running, jumping, rolling, crawling and walking all fall into this category. Compare this to fine motor skills that involve
Dance Benefits for Young Children
If you learned and performed dance yourself, then you probably have an understanding of the benefits of dance and performing – even if it is instinctive rather than analytical. We understand these benefits and are very proud to encourage the development of so many fine young people by providing them
Introducing Our New Mommy and Me Dance Classes!
Calling all moms and toddlers! DK Dance Productions announces its Mommy and Me dance classes! Yes, these are for boys and girls between 18 months and three years of age and their moms. We’ve designed a fun dance class that benefits both the mom and the young child. These young kids have a chance
Help your child be physically fit through dance
A few decades ago, parents used to be able to count on schools to provide physical training and exercise for their children. But the emphasis on physical education has waned severely, to the point that many schools have no physical education programs at all. In 2012, the New York Times reported that
When should my child start dance lessons?
Does your child dance every time she hears music? Do you picture your daughter pirouetting in a tutu or your son doing a Grand Jeté like Baryshnikov? Do you need a physical outlet for your child’s endless energy? Then you might be wondering if it’s time to enroll your child in dance classes.
Helping Children Develop Social Skills with Dance Classes
Teaching dance is far more than just training bodies to move in a particular pattern. While students of dance certainly learn self-discipline and persistence, they also gain a valuable education in social skills. Each time a student learns a move they thought difficult to master, they gain