Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Academy in Quincy, IL
At Jen's Dance Academy, we have dedicated ourselves to nurturing young talent and fostering a lifelong love for dance since 2000. Our studio provides structured training in multiple dance styles, including tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical, with programs tailored for students of all skill levels. Our competitive company teams travel annually to showcase their skills, requiring participants to commit to rigorous practice schedules and performance obligations.We maintain strict attendance policies to ensure safety and choreographic integrity, emphasizing teamwork and dedication. Our facility in Quincy, Illinois, offers a professional environment where students develop technical proficiency and artistic expression under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Services
Dance Classes
Competitive Teams
Recital Performances
Private Lessons
Dance Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer structured dance programs with competitive teams since 2000
- Our instructors provide personalized attention in multiple dance styles
- Strict attendance policies ensure choreographic integrity and safety
- We emphasize both technical proficiency and artistic expression
- Annual recitals and competitions showcase student achievements
Services
Dance Classes
Structured dance instruction in tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical styles for students aged 5-18. Classes focus on technical skill development, choreography, and performance preparation. Our curriculum accommodates all experience levels from beginner to advanced dancers.
Competitive Teams
Traveling dance company programs requiring annual commitments and regular extra practices. Members participate in regional competitions during spring, with mandatory attendance policies and costume requirements ensuring team cohesion and performance quality.
Private Lessons
Individualized dance instruction to address specific skill gaps or prepare for performances. Lessons available for students needing extra support due to missed classes or those seeking advanced technique development in specific dance styles.
Recital Performances
Annual dance recitals featuring choreographed group performances. Participants must commit to full session attendance as choreography depends on consistent cast availability. Costume purchases and rehearsal attendance are mandatory requirements for all performers.
Dance Workshops
Specialized training sessions focusing on specific dance techniques or performance skills. Workshops provide concentrated practice opportunities with guest instructors, covering advanced choreography, competition preparation, and style-specific mastery techniques for serious dance students.
People
Jen Foust
Owner/Instructor
Founder of Jen's Dance Academy since 2000, with dance experience since age 5. Provides expert instruction in multiple dance styles while managing studio operations and competitive team programs.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer tap, jazz, ballet, and lyrical dance classes for students aged 5-18 with varying experience levels.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our competitive company teams travel to regional competitions annually with structured practice requirements.
What are payment requirements?
A $50 non-refundable participation fee is required annually, with costume payments due in October and competition fees in November/December.
What attendance policies exist?
Regular attendance is mandatory - missing more than 5 company practices requires private lesson catch-up payments.
Do you offer private dance lessons?
Yes, private lessons are available for students needing extra support due to missed classes or seeking advanced training.
Reviews (2)
Melanie Hicks
Aug 16, 2021
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Been there for years! I danced there and now my daughter does! Jen is the bes dance teacher. And the girls learn about more than just dance. It teaches grace and working as a group. Now we have a lifelong family!
Star Gazer
Jul 04, 2019
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I have been going g here for 6 years and it is a blast so much fun and a variety of different classes thats difficulty grows as the students grow. Whenever friends of mine ask where they should dance I am always proud to say Jens Dance Academy.