Underground Arts Connection

In 2008,Terry Fox, UAC's founder and artistic director, held the grand opening of his new St. Charles studio. Terry and his professionally-trained staff engage students in a variety of dance and performance arts disciplines. Students of all skill levels are taught the primary dance techniques (classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, Pointe, choreography, and repertory), as well as stage performance, music, specialty acts, and other theatrical disciplines.

Throughout the year, students learn new techniques and expand their dance repertoire through studio training and workshops led by internationally-acclaimed dancers and choreographers. Our training staff and styles are original and one of a kind ~ the teaching method focuses on discipline, proper technique, progress, and results. Through limited class sizes, we are able to better reach students on an individual level, helping each student to master technique and style, and develop into a unique performance artist.

UAC offers several training programs for student dancers...
~ Young dancers program (Pre-ballet and movement for ages 4-7)
~ Skill development program (Technique and precision work, levels 1-3)
~ Pre-professional training program (intensive training, levels 1-3)

Young dancers program
Basic dance helps young children develop good balance, flexibility, and rhythm. Not to mention, it's fun! Our Young Dancers Program offers a fun and supportive environment where young children learn basic ballet technique and movement, as well as the benefits of an active, healthy lifestyle.
We offer several class times per week for young dancers, and while there is no minimum requirement, we encourage our young students to take two classes per week.
Special pricing for Young Dancers Program: $12 per class

Skills Development Program
For students who are looking for additional dance training to work on technique or stay in shape, we offer our Skills Development Program. Students who enroll in this program can expect the same level of intensity and critique that is offered in the pre-professional training program, with lower training requirements. We require students in this program to take at least one floor barre and one ballet class per week. See tuition info page for pricing information

Pre-professional training program
For students seeking a more advanced training program, UAC is proud to offer a pre-professional training program. One of the most rigorous programs in the Chicagoland area, UAC's pre-professional training prepares aspiring dancers for a career in the performing arts. This is an annual program beginning in August, and students must be prepared to commit to the full training year and meet the minimum training requirements:
- 12 class hours per week (Level 2 and 3 students)
- 7 class hours per week (Level 1 students)
Although the program year begins in August, new students are welcome to audition for and join the program throughout the year. Students enrolled in the pre-professional training program are also invited to join the Underground Theatre Company's pre-professional company, participating in special projects and performances held locally, across the country, and around the world. UAC ranks among the nation's top programs in offering highly motivated aspiring performers a professional level of training, and connections to the international performing arts community. Click here to visit the UTC pre-professional company page.

Floor Barre
Ballet / Pointe
Modern / Contemporary
Reportoire / Choreography
Jazz

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