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Your Trusted Dance School in Macomb, IL
Project Dance Company has been dedicated to fostering excellence in dance education since our founding. Under the leadership of co-owners Lauren Meehan and Kimmie Schisler, we cultivate a positive, family-friendly environment where dancers of all ages and skill levels can thrive. Our team of award-winning instructors brings decades of professional experience, having trained under renowned choreographers and performed nationally. We offer comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling, emphasizing technical precision, artistic expression, and character development. With structured class placements based on age and ability, we ensure each student receives personalized attention to maximize their growth.

Our annual recital and competition team programs provide valuable performance opportunities that build confidence and stage presence. We maintain transparent policies regarding registration, tuition, and attendance while offering flexible makeup options. Located in Macomb, Illinois, we serve local families while maintaining strong connections to the broader dance community through festivals and collaborations. Our commitment to quality instruction is reflected in our students' consistent recognition at regional and national competitions. We remain focused on preserving dance as both an art form and a transformative educational experience.
Services
Ballet Tap Jazz Hip Hop Lyrical Tumbling Combo Classes Private Lessons
Highlights and features
  • Award-winning instructors with national performance experience
  • Structured classes for ages 2+ with ability-based progression
  • Competition team recognized at regional and national events
  • Flexible makeup policies and transparent tuition structure
  • Annual recital builds confidence through professional performance
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Ballet
Our ballet program introduces students to classical technique through structured lessons focusing on proper alignment, foundational positions, and graceful movement. Classes emphasize posture, coordination, and musicality while progressing at a pace suitable for young dancers. Instructors prioritize injury prevention through gradual skill development and emphasize the artistry behind this foundational dance style.
Tap
Tap classes focus on pure rhythm creation using specialized footwear to develop clear, precise sounds. Students learn to connect percussive patterns with musical phrasing while building ankle strength and timing. Our program includes training from beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques, with instructors who have performed at national tap festivals and competitions.
Hip Hop
This energetic program teaches current street dance styles using popular music. Students develop coordination through complex movement patterns while learning popping, locking, and freestyle techniques. Classes emphasize musical interpretation and personal expression within structured choreography, maintaining proper warm-up routines to prevent injury during high-energy routines.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques to interpret music emotionally. Students learn to connect song lyrics with movement through sustained extensions and fluid transitions. Classes focus on storytelling through dance while maintaining technical precision in turns, leaps, and floor work sequences that challenge both skill and artistry.
Tumbling
Tumbling classes develop strength, flexibility, and body awareness through progressive skill training. Students master basic techniques like rolls and cartwheels before advancing to more complex moves. The program includes age-appropriate instruction for 3-4 year olds while older students refine techniques that complement other dance styles through controlled, powerful movements.
People
Lauren Meehan
Co-Owner/Director
Lauren Meehan, a Western Illinois University graduate with dance expertise, has trained under legendary tap masters. She brings professional performance experience from New York and national festivals while maintaining a student-centered teaching approach that emphasizes dance history and cultural appreciation.
Kimmie Schisler
Co-Owner
Kimmie Schisler, a kinesiology expert with competition experience, specializes in jazz and lyrical instruction. She combines dance pedagogy with fitness knowledge as a certified Zumba instructor, having performed at major events including Sugar Bowl halftime shows while maintaining a focus on student development.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer for young children?
We provide Tiny Tot Ballet for 2-year-olds and combo classes for ages 3-6 that include ballet and tap fundamentals through imaginative play and age-appropriate instruction.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes! Our annual spring recital features all students, and we offer competitive team options with regional and national performance opportunities for dedicated dancers.
How are class levels determined?
Beginners are placed by age, while returning students progress based on demonstrated ability. Our instructors continually evaluate students to ensure appropriate placement that challenges but doesn't overwhelm.
What happens if my child misses a class?
We allow makeup classes at any scheduled time during the season. Weather-related cancellations receive email notifications but aren't rescheduled, with tuition remaining unchanged.
Do you offer private dance instruction?
Private lessons are available in all styles for students seeking individualized attention. These sessions can prepare dancers for recital solos or focus on specific technical improvements with personalized instruction.