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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.

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training programs

Extensions Youth Training program performs in our studio showcase in May & Extensions Dance Company participates in 12-18 performances throughout the year.  See live footage here!

Alumni Highlights

We are proud of our alumni!

We take immense pride in the cultivation, mentoring and guidance we provide for our dancers and we love to share their success stories with you.  Stop by the main office at Extensions sometime, and you will see all of their pictures on our famous “alumni wall”. Here are some featured stories.

Stories

  • Jaime Borkan (Ailey Fordham)
  • Jordan Ryder (NYU Tisch)
  • Nate Carter (Juilliad School)
  • Natalie Pearson (Ailey Fordham)
  • Miranda Borkan (Ailey Fordham)
  • Olivia Euritt (USC/Kaufman )

Current Company Member Highlight

 

This month’s featured dancer is graduating senior Fiona Webb!

Our Kids are going places, and we make it our mission to provide them with whatever tools, experiences and education they may need to set themselves on a path to success.  

REad fiona’s story here!

 

Youth Classes

Extensions is for Everyone, All ages, All levels of experience.

Want the best dance training available, but your child and family are not ready for the extensive company commitment? Look no further than our youth training program! Still the same great faculty and a studio showcase performance at the end of the year, this is a great chance to get challenging, comprehensive dance classes and have fun at the same time. There is no minimum required class schedule for our youth training program. Contact us for more information! SEE SUMMER CLASS SCHEDUL

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2020-2021 schedule of classes here!

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What Type of Commitment does it take?

We offer 5 different companies, each with different levels of commitment. Within each company there is the option for more or less hours spent in the studio with a minimum of 12 class hours/week plus rehearsal hours being a starting point for Extensions Too!, Junior, Teen and Senior companies. Petite company is an “introductory” company for ages 6-9 with in studio hours starting at a minimum of 5 hours/week.

Quote from a Parent

“We are so thrilled that our daughter’s interest in dance led us to Extensions. Lizzie and Lauren create a supportive, challenging and inspirational environment for young dancers to grow into exceptional artists and human beings!” — Kelly Shultz, Company parent

Quote from a Current Company Member

“In my fourth year with Extensions, I’m proud to say it has become my home away from home. My heart is so happy knowing I belong to an amazing family of dancers. Under the extraordinary instruction of the Extensions faculty members, my dancing has been taken to a new level, technically and artistically. The supportive environment encourages me to take risks and be fearless in my exploration of movement. In class, I feel challenged, inspired and motivated to do my best work.” — Camille Freedman, Company member

Dance teaches You

About Life. Interested in taking class with Chicago’s finest teachers? Contact us to set up a trial class! Interested in becoming a member or Extensions Dance Company, but you would like more information? Contact us and inquire about any of our 5 companies!

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Interested in taking classes with Chicago’s finest dance educators? Contact us here for more information about your trial class, or Extensions Dance Company”

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Oh, how we will miss this long legged beast when s Oh, how we will miss this long legged beast when she is gone.  This feature is about Fiona Webb, who has been with Extensions for 5 years and will be graduating in the spring of 2021.  We love, admire and respect you, Fiona.  The work ethic and drive of a demon, but the heart of an angel.  A tremendous and special young artist this one is.... 
**Featured dancer @fionawebb13 ... see the article at extensionsdance.com or swipe ⬅️
Welcome back, dancers! We are thrilled to begin t Welcome back, dancers!  We are thrilled to begin the 2020-21 season with you, back on the marley! 📸 @cherylmannphoto
Registration for fall classes will open this Satur Registration for fall classes will open this Saturday, August 1.  Class sizes will remain very limited through our fall session, with all of the current sanitary and social distancing protocol in place.  This faculty and class line up is our best yet... we can’t wait to see you on the marley!  #chicagodancers #chicagodance #balletdancer #dancersofinstagram. @henrywstegemann @__kendallscott
Classes start tomorrow at Extensions Dance Center! Classes start tomorrow at Extensions Dance Center!  Many of our classes are waitlisted due to low capacity, but we still have space in some too.  Join us for 4 weeks of socially distanced, in studio, good vibes only, super groovy...dancing.  We will see you on the marley!!! #chicagodancers #chicagodance #summerdance #onthemarley
Come take class with us on Zoom and support our fa Come take class with us on Zoom and support our faculty!  This 2 week donation based class series will directly support our faculty and help them during trying financial times.... $10 suggested donation/class, and ALL are welcome.  Share with friends and family who dance far and wide!  Hugs to all, and we can’t wait to get back in the studio in July! 🙏🏻🙏🏻. DM for links if you want to join us.  See you next week in class!!!!
#chicagodance #chicagodancers #youngdancers #youngdancerstalent #dancelifestyle #dancelove
The first ever ENGAGE WORKSHOP SERIES with Lizzie The first ever ENGAGE WORKSHOP SERIES with Lizzie MacKenzie, Jackie Nowicki & Hanna Brictson will be held at Extensions Dance Center beginning July 6th!! 🌟🌟Registration link for all Junior & Pre-Professional ENGAGE workshop series opens tomorrow morning at 10am... Pre-Professional sessions are 9AM-2PM & 10AM-3PM, Junior sessions are 3PM-7PM & 3:30PM-7:30PM. 
Registration opens 10AM tomorrow: Link in bio 🔼
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Workshops are limited to 9 dancers each... don’t miss it!  Register at 10:00 AM on Friday June 12th!! All workshops will be held at Extensions Dance Center 3933 N. Elston Avenue in Chicago.  Series begins Monday July 6. ⭐️⭐️All CDC guidelines for social distancing and sanitary measures will be followed.  We take the health and safety of our dancers and their families very seriously.

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There is nothing we love more than when our young There is nothing we love more than when our young artists put their creativity and unique perspective out there for the world to see.  Because she was “bored” at home in her house, longtime Extensionite @nicole_noe05 put this little vid together and we can’t stop watching it!!!! You’ve got some skills, girlfriend!!! 💜💜.
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