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Celebrating Uniqueness Every Day

Extensions Dance Company

Home to Chicago’s Premiere Youth Dance Company

Where young dancers can train fearlessly, discover their potential and through their art, give back to the community.

My daughter loves going to Extensions, and as a parent when you want the best for your daughter, you seek out the best teachers. The studio is beautiful and everyone there is extremely nice and welcoming. Lizzie MacKenzie is one of THE top choreographers in the Midwest and is an excellent teacher.

– Andrew K., Oak Forest, Ill.

GOALS OF OUR STUDIO

We provide a warm and inviting environment for young dancers of any age, skill and experience level to come in and study the art form in whatever discipline they choose.

The company experience is available, by audition, for dancers who wish to take their training to an elite level.

The lessons young people learn in dance class are applicable, and even of great importance, in all of life’s journeys including, discipline, consistency, hard work and the results that come from follow through and commitment.  We pride ourselves on the cultivation of great young artists, but also well rounded human beings who contribute to society in a positive way.

 

Why Become Part of Extensions Dance Company?

  • Camaraderie, leadership and teamwork as core values
  • Build lifelong friendships
  • Numerous performing opportunities throughout the year
  • The chance to work with today’s leading choreographers and coaches
  • Competition and convention experience
  • Gain confidence and refine your craft!

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Get in touch with co-founder Lizzie Mackenzie

Enrolling in dance classes or signing up your child for dance comes with questions and artistic director Lizzie Mackenzie is here to answer them! Fill out the form below and Lizzie will reach out to you directly with answers to any questions, or to set up a tour of our facilities.

Dress Code Information

Dress codes are established to promote learning and unity within a classroom setting. Please read our complete dress code to help ensure your child is dressed appropriately for his or her dance classes. Find complete dress code information when you register for classes on line.

Extensions News

SUMMER PROGRAMS 2023

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2023 OPENS APRIL 15   ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES: ENGAGE WORKSHOP  ENGAGE WORKSHOPS  are 3 day courses in creativity, application of…

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Featured dancer: Fiona Webb

Fiona Webb has been with Extensions since she was 13 and will be graduating this year to go on to…

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Featured dancer Elle Daly
Senior Company member Elle Daly has been with Extensions Dance Company for 9 years and is excited to become a physical therapist in her future!

What dance means to me: "I do not remember my life without dance as it has been a huge part of…

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It’s #tilttuesday ! “To be yourself in a world It’s #tilttuesday ! “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Reflecting back on the incredible memories and har Reflecting back on the incredible memories and hard work of our amazing artists from Starbound last weekend and excited to see them all shine on the stage again this weekend at Energy!
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Some of our Chicago City Classical Ballet dancers Some of our Chicago City Classical Ballet dancers attended and had a great time @universalballetcompetition a couple of weeks ago. It was our first year attending and WOW!  The talent was incredible and the classes were so fun and enlightening.  Highlights include Bianca, Lincoln & Ava placing in the overalls and Fiona, Bianca & Lincoln receiving multiple scholarships including a full scholarship to The Rock School summer program for Mr. Lincoln! Congratulations, dancers!!
Congratulations to our dancers who attended @artis Congratulations to our dancers who attended @artistssimplyhuman this past weekend!  Incredible and confident performances, lots of fun and inspiration in classes and all of you scholarship finalists!  We are so proud of you!
Some highlights include Technical excellence to @meli.lawler for her solo “Persist” choreographed by @hannaelisabeth , outstanding choreography to @_nicole_noe for her solo “In My Time” choreographed by @itsrickyroo AND  @shayna.sharpe_ , @emgov.8 & @_nicole_noe becoming ASH apprentices!  Also love spending time with Extensionite @sasha.zitser who is traveling as part of the ASH company this year!  Thank you for an amazing weekend @artistssimplyhuman !!! ❤️⭐️
Until next time @nycda ❤️ Some highlights from Until next time @nycda ❤️ Some highlights from our weekend included Mini critics choice: “Alloy” by Lizzie Mackenzie, Teen Critics choice and the highest score of the weekend (.5 from a perfect score at 299.5!!!!). “The Healer” by Lizzie Mackenzie & Jackie Nowicki and Senior critics choice “Finding Your Light” by Imani English.  So many overalls and scholarships to boot and we are so PROUD of our company dancers.  Let’s keep it going, we’re just beginning 💪🏼🔥.
It’s been 2 weeks since NYCDA. We are still fly It’s been 2 weeks since NYCDA.  We are still flying high from the experience and we have been enjoying the constructive and very thoughtful critiques from the competition. Thankyou @nycda!! Wishing our dancers good luck at @artistssimplyhuman and @universalballetcompetition this weekend!  Here are some great shots by @evolvephotovideo from our performances at NYCDA ❤️
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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 🙌🏻🙌🏻
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