Business Details
Premier Dance Classes for All Ages in Chicago
At Virtues In Motion Dance Studio, we cultivate a nurturing environment where dancers of all ages develop technical proficiency and personal integrity. Founded by the Schultz family, our mission merges a passion for dance with core values like discipline, dedication, and respect. Our Chicagoland-based studio offers comprehensive training in ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and more, led by professional instructors with decades of industry experience. We prioritize flexibility in programming to balance rigorous training with family and community commitments, ensuring dancers grow as artists and individuals. With a focus on both recreational and competitive excellence, we prepare students for professional opportunities while fostering lifelong appreciation for the arts.Our state-of-the-art facilities and structured curriculum cater to beginners through advanced performers, emphasizing creativity, physical awareness, and moral development. Through masterclasses, recitals, and community events, we create pathways for self-expression and lifelong learning. As a family-owned business, we invest in personalized instruction and maintain small class sizes to maximize individual growth. Our national championship-winning company team exemplifies the dedication we instill in every student. By integrating dance education with character development, we empower dancers to excel both on and off the stage.
Services
Ballet Classes
Hip Hop Instruction
Jazz Dance Training
Contemporary Dance
Breakdancing
Tap Classes
Tumbling
Musical Theater
Private Lessons
Adult Fitness
Highlights and features
- We offer dance instruction in a virtuous environment promoting discipline and good morals
- Our team includes professional instructors with extensive experience in the Chicagoland area
- Flexible programs accommodate family, school, and community commitments
- We provide training for dancers of all ages, from preschool to adults
- VIM Dance Studio has a national championship-winning company dance team
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program introduces foundational techniques through structured lessons emphasizing posture, coordination, and artistic expression. Students develop core strength and proper alignment while learning classical terminology. Classes incorporate creative movement and performance elements to engage dancers aged 2 through adults.
Hip Hop Instruction
Hip-hop classes focus on rhythm, body control, and personal style through street dance techniques. Instructors teach foundational moves while encouraging individual creativity in a high-energy environment. Classes cater to beginners through advanced dancers with age-appropriate choreography and conditioning.
Jazz Dance Training
Jazz instruction combines technical precision with dynamic performance skills. Students learn isolations, complex rhythms, and across-the-floor progressions while developing stage presence. Classes integrate traditional jazz elements with modern trends for dancers aged 5 and up.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary classes blend ballet and modern techniques to explore emotional expression through movement. Dancers learn fluid transitions and interpretive choreography while building strength and flexibility. The curriculum emphasizes musicality and storytelling for intermediate to advanced students.
Private Lessons
Personalized instruction allows focused attention on individual goals across all dance styles. Sessions accommodate specific needs for competition preparation, technique refinement, or accelerated learning. Lessons are available for dancers of all ages and skill levels.
People
Christy Schultz
Studio Owner
Christy Schultz co-founded VIM Dance Studio to combine family values with professional dance training. As a parent of four dancers, she champions balanced programming that develops technical skills alongside character development.
Leandra Groth
Studio Director
Leandra Groth leads VIM's company team as director and choreographer. With extensive competition experience, she develops training programs that have earned national recognition while maintaining educational standards for all skill levels.
Alvin Ramirez
Hip Hop Instructor
Alvin Ramirez brings professional hip-hop expertise to VIM's faculty. His instruction emphasizes technical foundations while encouraging personal style development through contemporary street dance techniques.
Grace Jones Beebe
Company Director
Grace Jones Beebe directs VIM's company team programming with a focus on hip-hop and contemporary styles. She combines performance experience with pedagogical training to develop well-rounded competitive dancers.
Zipporah Wilson
Ballet Instructor
Zipporah Wilson specializes in ballet and contemporary instruction at VIM. Her teaching incorporates multiple techniques including floorbarre and Pilates-based conditioning to enhance dancers' technical capabilities and body awareness.
Questions
What age groups do your dance classes accommodate?
We offer classes for dancers aged 2 through adults, with structured levels from beginner to advanced training.
Do you provide both recreational and competitive dance programs?
Yes, our studio offers recreational classes alongside competitive training with a national championship-winning company team.
Are private dance lessons available?
Private lessons are offered for personalized instruction across all dance styles and skill levels.
What dance styles do you teach?
We provide instruction in ballet, hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, breakdancing, and musical theater.
How flexible are your class schedules?
Our programs balance rigorous training with family commitments, offering drop-in options and varied class times.
