Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Academy in Chicago for All Skill Levels
Reverie Dance Academy has been nurturing young talent and cultivating professional dancers for 16 seasons. Our academy provides comprehensive training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop, serving students aged 3-18. The award-winning Reverie Dance Company offers advanced training while our diverse curriculum accommodates all skill levels. With five dedicated studios and instructors certified through prestigious programs like ABT's National Training Curriculum, we combine technical excellence with artistic expression.Our faculty includes industry professionals with backgrounds at institutions like NYU's Tisch School of Arts and Point Park University. Located in Chicago's suburbs, we serve communities across the region while maintaining a commitment to quality instruction and student growth.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
Tap
Contemporary
Musical Theatre
Acro
Summer Dance
Acting Workshops
Jumps & Turns
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 16 years of proven expertise in youth dance education
- Our faculty includes ABT-certified instructors and industry professionals
- We provide age-appropriate training for students aged 3-18
- Our dancers perform in professionally produced shows annually
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized instruction
What people say
Dedicated instructors
Outstanding shows
Continuous growth
Professional environment
Positive experience
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical proficiency through barre work, center floor exercises, and performance preparation. Students learn proper body alignment, flexibility, and classical techniques while building discipline and artistic expression. Classes are structured by skill level with age-appropriate curriculum focusing on foundational dance principles.
Jazz
Jazz classes combine high-energy movement with technical skill development. Students master isolations, leaps, and sharp combinations while developing musicality and performance quality. Classes are offered at multiple levels with dress code requirements ensuring proper technique and professional presentation during training sessions.
Hip Hop
Hip hop instruction focuses on urban dance styles performed to contemporary music. Classes emphasize rhythm, coordination, and personal expression through street dance vocabulary. Age-specific classes ensure appropriate technical challenges while maintaining energetic, engaging environments for students aged 6-18.
Tap
Tap dance classes develop rhythmic precision and musicality through percussive footwork. Students learn to create complex sound patterns while building balance and coordination. Classes incorporate various tap styles from beginner to advanced levels, with instruction in both traditional and contemporary tap techniques.
Contemporary
Contemporary/Lyrical classes blend ballet, jazz, and modern techniques to create emotionally expressive performances. Students explore dynamic movement qualities and improvisation while developing technical versatility. Classes emphasize storytelling through dance with choreography that conveys narrative or emotional themes.
People
Lacey Rust
Owner, Artistic Director
Lacey Rust, BFA graduate from NYU's Tisch School of Arts, brings extensive experience in multiple dance disciplines. Certified through ABT's National Training Curriculum, she teaches all levels while directing the studio's artistic vision and award-winning dance company.
Sophia Alberico
Instructor
Sophia Alberico, trained at Reverie Dance Academy and Point Park University, holds dual degrees in dance and education. With experience at Visceral Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street Dance, she brings professional expertise to her teaching while maintaining strong educational foundations.
Aidan Aloma
Instructor
Aidan Aloma, Magna Cum Laude graduate from Sam Houston State University, brings competitive and performance experience from Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Currently dancing with Giordano Dance Chicago, he combines professional expertise with teaching and social media management skills.
Daniella Casey
Instructor
Daniella Casey, trained at prestigious institutions and former Disney performer, holds a B.S. in Entertainment Business Management. With professional experience in Orlando and Los Angeles, she brings industry insights to her dance instruction and choreography at Reverie.
Kristina Creager
Instructor
Kristina Creager, former NFL cheerleader and Norwegian Cruise Line performer, brings five years of teaching experience. Certified NASM Personal Trainer, she combines dance expertise with fitness training while maintaining active performance credentials through Radio City Rockettes intensives.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for students aged 3-18 across all disciplines, with specific programs tailored to different developmental stages and skill levels.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes! Our students participate in annual professionally produced shows and have opportunities to join the award-winning Reverie Dance Company for advanced training and performances.
What are the audition requirements for the dance company?
Auditions for the Reverie Dance Company occur annually in August with specific time slots based on age groups from 5-18 years old.
Do you offer summer dance programs?
Our Summer Dance Classes provide intensive training opportunities during the summer season with specialized curriculum for various dance disciplines.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our faculty includes ABT-certified instructors, university-trained professionals, and industry experts with extensive performance and teaching experience in their respective dance fields.
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