Live Your Dreams
It all begins with an idea. Maybe I should get moving more. Maybe I could use some time for me. Maybe I could start taking dance classes.
Starting or re-starting dance classes as an adult can be a very daunting thought. But there are millions of adult dancers world wide who began training as adults. And of all the things you have managed to do in your life, learning dance is likely not the most difficult thing you’ve accomplished.
Empowering Minds welcomes Miss Aubrey!
Trained at The School of American Ballet, part of the New York City Ballet, Miss Aubrey has worked throughout the United States particularly in Los Angeles and New York City.
She has expertise far beyond that of other dance teachers- she’s spent years training and performing research on dance and sport injury with doctors specializing in sport and dance medicine, neurology, orthopedics, and podiatry.
Her proven curriculum based on this exclusive work has earned her clients that range from professional athletes to professional dancers singers and actors, and their children. Now she has taken her unparalleled curriculum and added it to Empowering Minds’ Programs!
Women’s Brain and Body (30-55)
A class specially designed for the needs of women in perimenopause or menopause. This upbeat class focuses on the work needed to prevent balance related issues as you age and combat what hormonal depletion can do to the mind and body; allowing you to gain knowledge and confidence to enter into the next phase of your life with ease.
6 class session Starting Sept 14th
Tuesdays Time TBD
Adult Ballet Ages 18+
Learning to dance is fun! It lets you interact with other like-minded adults, allows your brain to stop worrying (at least for an hour), and lets your body to relax from its usual stress. Dancing is proven to make you feel happier, to increase your muscle tone and flexibility, and many say it helps them sleep and feel better too.
Price: $240 for a 12 week session.
Days/Times TBD
To be added to our Waiting List Text (815)324-4776
Adult Dance Combo
Get a little bit of everything. Classes include ballet, jazz, Tap, jive/step, and even line dancing! All classes are beginner friendly as well as accommodating more advanced students.
Days/Times TBD
$120 for a 6 week session
To be added to our Waiting List Text (815)324-4776
Adult Pointe
There aren’t a lot of dance programs in the country that offer adult ballet classes. And we take that a step further and are one of the (at last count) 10 locations nationwide that offer more serious dance classes including pointe classes just for adults.
If you know you want to take class more than once per week, even if you are a beginner to dance, our adult pointe class is open to you. Students are required to commit to on average six months to a year of attendance before being allowed to advance to pointe work after passing strength and range of motion tests and medical approval to ensure safety.
Adult Pointe has a required commitment of three days per week.
Price: $240 per month
Monday 6-7pm, Tues 6-7pm.Weds 6-7pm
50+ Movement and Balance
A fun energetic movement class that focuses on fun dance moves and music while also emphasizing balance and strengthening to build muscle mass, coordination and help to prevent falls. This class helps to allow you to age with grace and confidence!
Next Session United Church of Christ
Sept 14- Time TBD
4 Week Session Cost $80
To Register Text or Call (815)324-4776