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Featured dancer Elle Daly

What dance means to me:

“I do not remember my life without dance as it has been a huge part of my life from the beginning, and I’m so grateful that I was able to find my love for dance at such a young age. Dance has helped me go out of my comfort zone and be more open to people, and I consider each time I walk into the studio as another opportunity to learn something new about myself that I did not know before walking in those doors. Dance has taught me many life lessons that I use in and out of the studio. It has taught me responsibility, how to push myself, how to strive for my goals and more. I truly enjoy all aspects in dance and all the people in the wonderful dance community that I have been fortunate to meet and who share the same passion of dance that I have.”

What Extensions means to me:

“Where do I even start with describing what Extensions is to me. They are my family. I am at the studio with these extraordinary people more than I am at my own house, but I would not want it any other way. I am beyond grateful to say that I have been a part of this wonderful family since I was 9 years old and will continue to be an “Extensionite” after I graduate this upcoming year, and forever. Being a part of this company has taught me so much about myself and the discipline and love that is shared between the dancers and the faculty at Extensions has helped shape me into the person I am today. This is for sure as a result of all the energy and help Lizzie has invested in me throughout the years. I honestly can not thank her enough. The dancers at Extensions are truly the most welcoming people you will probably ever meet, and we spread love to one another and care for each other so much. We help each other through everything and when I say everything I mean literally everything. Most people say that their dance friends are “their best friends”, but Extensionites are so much more than that to me. They are my sisters and brothers, and I would not change it  for the world. I honestly do not think I would be where I am today without them. I want to thank Lizzie Mackenzie and Lauren Brown for welcoming me into their family and helping me grow into the person I am today. I also want to thank my family for all the sacrifices they have took in order for me to be in a such a wonderful community.”

What I aspire to do after I graduate in 2021:

“After I graduate, I want to attend a university with a major in science and a minor in dance. When I was younger, I had my whole life planned out and I was going to major in dance and become a professional dancer. This changed when I got my first injury this year and had to go to physical therapy. Suddenly I was more open minded about the future. I knew I was interested in medicine and I also knew I wanted something more close to home. I hope to figure out when I am studying what I want to do in that field, but I’m okay with being uncertain at the moment. I want to continue to have dance apart of my life forever. I will continue to take classes in and out of college to keep the joy it brings me. It would also just be weird not taking like multiple classes a week. Overall, my path is not set in stone and I want to stay that way to see what’s to come.”

2019: Senior Company

2016: Teen Company

2014: Junior Company

2013: Extensions Too!

2012: Extensions Too!

 

 

 

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Vibes are high in the studio as Extensions Dance C Vibes are high in the studio as Extensions Dance Company prepares for our dress rehearsal this weekend! We are so excited to share the repertoire we have built and cultivated these last 5 months!
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Let your light shine for the world to see! ✨✨. Let your light shine for the world to see! ✨✨. Happy Saturday, friends and fam…Vibes are 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Please join us in wishing Chicago City Classical B Please join us in wishing Chicago City Classical Ballet good luck @yagp this weekend! We are so proud of them, and can’t wait to see them share their work!
It was a jam packed weekend of amazing and energet It was a jam packed weekend of amazing and energetic classes at Extensions Dance Center, more new choreography AND our first groups of the season hit the stage at the Fox Valley Showcase! We are so proud of our dancers and we loved  seeing “Finding Your Light” by @imaninia_moves and “We Rise” by @jackie_nowicki come to life on the big stage with lights!  It’s always a joy to share the stage and connect with our friends from all the other studios too .  Thank you to all, from all of us!  Next up MOVE this weekend with choreo by @skizziemack and @mitchellmovement !!
Extensions Dance is wishing @avaanna143 & @channin Extensions Dance is wishing @avaanna143 & @channing_elizabeth_579 Good Luck this weekend at @yagp in Chicago!  We are so proud of you girls and all the work you have put in to get ready this early in the season.  Have fun and let your spirits SHINE! ⭐️❤️
Reminiscing about this super fun event for @revolu Reminiscing about this super fun event for @revolutiondancewear & @tenthhousedance last weekend! #fashionshow2022
New shots from @chloealexisham! We are OBSESSED an New shots from @chloealexisham! We are OBSESSED and can’t wait to share more of our beautiful company💜💜

Thank you so much @skizziemack and @chloealexisham we are so grateful for YOU!!
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