Business Details
43 Years
experience
Premier Dance School in Genoa, Illinois
Founded in 1983 by Beth Fowler, our dance school has cultivated a legacy of excellence in dance education for over four decades. We provide comprehensive training in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, acrobatics, and contemporary styles, serving students from age 3 through adulthood. Our curriculum emphasizes proper technique, artistic expression, and progressive skill development, with classes tailored to all experience levels from beginners to pre-professional dancers. The Beth Fowler Dance Company, established in 1993, offers advanced students performance opportunities in full-length theatrical productions, including annual presentations of 'The Nutcracker' and rotating ballet and theater productions.With two state-of-the-art 8,000-square-foot facilities in Genoa and St. Charles, Illinois, we combine professional-grade training environments with family-friendly policies, including flexible payment options and sibling discounts. Our award-winning competition teams have earned numerous accolades at regional and national levels, reflecting our commitment to nurturing both technical proficiency and artistic creativity. Through summer dance camps, birthday parties, and community performances, we strive to make dance accessible and engaging for all ages while maintaining the highest standards of instruction and performance excellence.
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Tap
Acrobatics
Contemporary
Lyrical
Creative Dance
Competitive Teams
Theatrical Productions
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- 42 years of proven excellence in dance education since 1983
- Award-winning competition teams with national recognition
- Two state-of-the-art 8,000-square-foot facilities with professional performance spaces
- Progressive curriculum for ages 3 through adult with all skill levels
- Family-friendly pricing with flexible payment options and sibling discounts
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program offers comprehensive training from creative movement for young children to advanced pointe work for experienced dancers. With progressive levels from ages 3 through adult, students develop proper technique, posture, and artistic expression through traditional ballet instruction. Classes emphasize foundational skills while preparing students for performance opportunities in our annual productions and company showcases.
Acrobatics
Our acrobatics program integrates tumbling, contortion, and partner stunts with dance technique for students aged 3 and up. Classes focus on safe progression through skill levels, emphasizing proper body alignment and strength development. Students learn to seamlessly transition between dance movements and acrobatic elements, enhancing their overall performance capabilities while maintaining safety standards in our professional-grade facilities.
Competitive Teams
Our award-winning competition teams provide advanced training in multiple dance styles for dedicated students. Participants receive specialized choreography instruction and performance preparation, competing at regional and national events. The program emphasizes technical precision, artistic interpretation, and teamwork, with opportunities for dancers aged 4 through adult to showcase their skills in various competition categories and performance settings.
Theatrical Productions
We produce professional theatrical dance performances including annual 'Nutcracker' productions and rotating storybook ballets. Students participate in fully staged shows with costumes, sets, and lighting, gaining valuable performance experience. The program includes roles for all skill levels, from children's ensemble parts to principal roles performed by our advanced dance company members in venues like the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois.
Summer Dance Camp
Our four-week summer dance program offers intensive training across multiple dance styles for students aged 3 and up. The camp includes technique classes, choreography workshops, and performance preparation culminating in showcase presentations. Designed to maintain dance skills during school breaks, the program accommodates all experience levels with progressive instruction while providing a fun, creative environment for continued dance development.
People
Beth Fowler
Founder/Director
Professional dancer since age 13, established the school in 1983 at 15, and created the pre-professional dance company in 1993 to provide performance opportunities for advanced students.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, contemporary, acrobatics, and creative dance classes for ages 3 through adult with progressive skill levels.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, our award-winning competition teams compete nationally with multiple age divisions and dance styles, holding auditions annually for new members.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students perform in annual 'Nutcracker' productions, rotating storybook ballets, and theater productions at professional venues like the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb, Illinois.
Are there family discounts available?
Yes, we offer family rates where combined class hours reduce per-hour costs, with $35 registration per student or $70 maximum per family annually.
What are your studio locations?
We have two locations: 303 W. Main St., Genoa, IL 60135 and 3720 Illinois Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174, both featuring 8,000-square-foot professional facilities.
How do payments work?
Choose monthly payments or discounted 7-week session payments due August 15th through June 15th, with automatic payment options available from bank accounts or credit cards.
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Jeff
Feb 24, 2021
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BFSD has been absolutely wonderful as a whole, but particularly during these difficult COVID19 times. My daughters love going there, love the teachers, and of course Beth herself. The ingenuity with doing films for performances is fantastic, and a wonderful new experience for the girls. They get to show everyone what they're working on and how they're improving, while everyone gets to see it, safely! Great job!
