Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Premier Destination for Dance, Music & Theatre Education in Cary, IL
Established in 1999, Cary-Grove Performing Arts Center (CGPAC) has dedicated itself to providing comprehensive arts education in dance, music, and theatre. Our mission focuses on developing technical skills while fostering self-esteem and practical life abilities. With over 700 student registrations annually, our 6,000-square-foot facility houses five studios designed for optimal learning. Our experienced instructors emphasize professional standards, perseverance, and artistic expression. We maintain a supportive environment where students build confidence and form lasting connections.Through diverse training opportunities, we prepare students for both performance careers and personal growth. Our community-oriented approach ensures individualized attention while maintaining high educational standards. With two decades of operation, we remain committed to nurturing artistic talent and character development in a family-friendly atmosphere. Our alumni continue to contribute to the arts as performers, educators, and passionate advocates.
Services
Dance Classes
Music Instruction
Theatre Workshops
Summer Programs
Recital Preparation
Virtual Tours
Dancewear Sales
Parent Resources
Performance Coaching
Community Events
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of dedicated arts education experience
- Our comprehensive curriculum covers dance, music, and theatre
- We maintain small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Our faculty includes professional performers and educators
- We provide state-of-the-art facilities with five specialized studios
What people say
Supportive environment
Confidence building
Lifelong friendships
Nurturing atmosphere
Professional instructors
Services
Dance Classes
We offer comprehensive dance instruction for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Our classes cover multiple styles including ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary. Professional instructors focus on technical development while fostering artistic expression and confidence in a supportive environment.
Music Instruction
Our music program provides vocal and instrumental training with emphasis on performance skills and musical theory. Students receive personalized instruction that develops technical proficiency and artistic interpretation. Lessons accommodate various skill levels and musical interests in a nurturing educational setting.
Theatre Workshops
Theatre workshops develop performance skills through scene study, improvisation, and character development exercises. Our program emphasizes stage presence, vocal projection, and emotional expression. Students participate in collaborative productions that build confidence and teamwork abilities in a professional theatrical environment.
Summer Programs
Our summer programs provide intensive training in dance, music, and theatre with specialized tracks for different age groups. Daily sessions focus on skill development through workshops and rehearsals. Participants showcase their progress in end-of-season performances while building lasting connections in a creative environment.
Recital Preparation
We prepare students for annual recitals through structured rehearsal schedules and costume coordination. Our program includes dress rehearsals at both studio and theater locations. Families receive detailed handbooks outlining schedules, costume requirements, and volunteer opportunities for successful performance weekends.
Questions
What types of classes do you offer?
We provide dance, music, and theatre classes for all ages and skill levels, including specialized summer programs and performance preparation.
How do I register for classes?
Registration occurs through our online DSP account system with options for school-year and summer programs.
What are your recital requirements?
Students participate in winter and spring recitals with mandatory dress rehearsals and costume fittings outlined in our performance handbook.
Do you offer payment plans?
Payment options include full payment or installment plans through our DSP account system with credit card, cash, or check.
Are there volunteer requirements?
Parent volunteer participation is required for recital operations, with options for alternative volunteer hours through costume preparation or ticket sales.
How do you accommodate special needs students?
Our instructors provide individualized attention and adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs while maintaining technical standards.
Reviews (6)
John Rohrbach
Nov 28, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
Great studio in the heart of downtown Cary.
Great studio in the heart of downtown Cary.
Tracy Bramlett
Aug 20, 2020
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My oldest started classes literally days after we moved to Cary. Right away I was impressed with their professionalism while still maintaining a fun environment for kids. A few years later, I began to take adult tap lessons and they were the highlight of my week! Cgpac has been in business for over 20 years and I think the performing arts at the high school have them to thank for training these amazing students who go to put on award winning performances. We have been students at cgpac for 5 years now and we will continue as long as we are living here.
Sarah Aileen Budenieks
Aug 10, 2020
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Cary Grove performing arts Center is our second home. And I mean home. There is so much love, care and respect for each person that walks through their doors. It is a safe haven for my children to go and grow. I highly recommend learning at this studio.
Elizabeth Davis
Jul 28, 2020
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My son and 2 daughters have learned not only how to dance and sing, bringing joy to others and themselves, but the history behind music, a strong work ethic (through team performances and paid employment at the store) and connections with now lifelong friends of all backgrounds and perspectives. My son decided to go for swing choir when he was a HS football player and quite a few followed in his footsteps. The life lessons and skills he learned have served him well in his professional corporate career today.
Natalie Butler
Jul 21, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
My family has been taking classes at CGPAC for 13 years. The teachers are wonderful and care for their students. The owners are taking very careful measures to keep our students safe during Covid. I highly recommend this dance studio!
My family has been taking classes at CGPAC for 13 years. The teachers are wonderful and care for their students. The owners are taking very careful measures to keep our students safe during Covid. I highly recommend this dance studio!
Andrew Trieger
Dec 11, 2019
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So happy with the experiences my two girls had here, really opened their love of the Arts, now if they can just keep with it! THANK YOU.
