Ages 2+

Through adult classes

6 Styles

Ballet to hip hop

$21

Per dance class

About SNAP

A fully inclusive performing arts school in Wilmette, Illinois

Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts, LLC believes firmly that a quality performing arts education prepares students of all ages, genders, and abilities for lifelong enjoyment, appreciation, and continuation of the arts.

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Group of young ballet dancers in white tutus posing in a studio

Our philosophy

Arts education instills values in a child that will follow them throughout their life, including discipline, follow-through, promptness, preparedness, poise, confidence, team-work, and most importantly, a love for the arts and for performing.

Benefits of SNAP training

  • Recreational and Academy tracks available
  • Dance class packages available
  • Convenient class times
  • Online registration and payment
  • Classes for all ages and genders
  • A safe environment to learn
  • Self-confidence building
  • Community atmosphere
  • Dance camps
  • Special events parties
  • School days off events
  • Performers of the month

Experience the benefits of dance training

  • Building confidence
  • Personal expression
  • Increasing gross motor skills
  • Developing musicality and rhythm
  • A creative and physical outlet
  • Nurturing artistic exploration
  • Developing discipline
  • Discovering the benefits of hard work

Six age groups, one program

This year we have six age groups who rehearse on weekends and fulfill minimum class requirements each week, appropriate with age and level. Each group performs in our year-end story show, and competes and performs around the Chicagoland area.

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Ages 2–6

2–6 Yr Old Dancers

Pre-school dance designed to accommodate the needs of every child during their most formative years.

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Recreational Track

Levels 1–2B
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For students with many interests — dance being an important one. Try different styles in an upbeat class.

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Pre-Professional
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Academy Track

For the more serious, goal-oriented dancer. Minimum class requirements including ballet twice per week.

Ages 2–6
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Meet SNAP

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Pre-Professional
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Academy Track

For the more serious, goal-oriented dancer. Minimum class requirements including ballet twice per week.

Ages 2–6
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Young dancer in a black costume posing onstage with a teal competition backdrop
Young dancer in pink costume balancing on one leg onstage during a competition
Four pink-clad dancers leap across a stage beneath a “Dance Competition” backdrop.
Ballet dancers on stage in blue costumes beneath a “Bloom Dance Company” backdrop
Contemporary dancer mid-leap onstage before a blue backdrop reading “THE STARS”
Dancer in a black costume posing onstage under purple lights with “BTS Beyond the Stars” backdrop
Four dancers in colorful dresses perform on a stage under a “DANCE COMPETITION” backdrop.
Dancers on a stage in formation under “Bloom Dance Competition” backdrop, arms raised in a synchronized pose
Young dancer in pink top and plaid skirt performing on a competition stage under colorful lights

Payment & refunds

Studio policies

How sessions work

SNAP runs in sessions through the school year and Summer, and dancers are expected to continue in their same level and class through the year from Fall to Winter to Spring to maximize appropriate, safe and proper training.

Levels

SNAP's levels have been meticulously crafted to progress students in an appropriate manner, without pushing students to execute steps before they are ready. We strongly recommend pairing Ballet with all other dance forms.

Dance classes

Students are expected to begin class on time, dressed appropriately, ready to focus, and to applaud and thank the instructor at the end of each class. Please drop your child at the studio 5 minutes prior to class and have them wait in the hallways.

Attendance

We understand that dancers have to miss class from time to time. Dancers have two weeks to make up a missed lesson in a similarly leveled class.

Tardiness

Tardiness is dangerous to the dancer as it prohibits them from warming up properly. Please register for a class you can attend on time regularly. SNAP reserves the right to have a tardy student sit and watch.

Behavior

Students are expected to behave respectfully to fellow students as well as the instructor. Students who are disruptive during class will be asked to take a time out within the classroom or, depending on the situation and age, to leave the room for the duration of the class.

Rescheduled classes

During the season, in-person classes will inevitably be moved to Zoom for reasons including inclement weather or instructor illness. We send notifications via email and post on Facebook and Instagram.

Payment & refunds

SNAP has a strict no-refund policy. Payment must be made in full at the beginning of each session unless a payment plan has been arranged. Late payments after a 7-day grace period are subject to a $20 late fee. Any student not current after 2 weeks will not be permitted to continue in class.

Please note: SNAP staff reserves the right to place a child in the proper level according to their ability. You can anticipate that for most students, they will remain in the same level for 2–3 years for Ballet / Jazz / Hip Hop levels. Please respect the choices of the instructor, as it is made for the safety and growth of your child.

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Ages 2–6

2–6 Yr Old Dancers

Pre-school dance designed to accommodate the needs of every child during their most formative years.

Learn more →

Recreational Track

Levels 1–2B
Group of dancers posing in black tops, green skirts, and white sneakers against a white background

For students with many interests — dance being an important one. Try different styles in an upbeat class.

Learn more →
A group of ballet dancers in navy costumes posing in a pyramid formation on a white background
Pre-Professional
Learn more →

Academy Track

For the more serious, goal-oriented dancer. Minimum class requirements including ballet twice per week.

Ages 2–6
Learn more →

A short look inside our Linden Avenue studios. Press play when you're ready — nothing autoplays here.

Studio video
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Dress code

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Ballet

Female-identifying: Pink tights, pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn to the shoes, black leotard. Any color leotard is fine for Kindergarten and Preschool.


Male-identifying or non-binary: Black tights, black ballet shoes, white t-shirt.


No skirts except in Preschool and Kindergarten. Long hair neatly pulled into a secure bun. No dangling earrings, bracelets or necklaces.

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Tap

Solid-colored tank top or leotard, yoga/dance pants. No jeans, corduroys or sweats.

Check with the office about shoe requirement (mary jane / oxford). No split-sole tap shoes. Purchase at Allegro Dance Boutique on Central St. in Evanston, or Body and Sole in Northfield.

Hair must be secured off the neck and face.

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Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip Hop

Solid-colored tank top or leotard and shorts. No jeans, corduroys or sweats.

Flesh-colored jazz shoes for Jazz; flesh-colored dance paws for Modern and Lyrical; black split-sole dance sneakers for Hip Hop. No street shoes on any dance floor.

Hair must be secured off the neck and face.

Six young ballerinas in pink tutus pose against a white background.
Ages 2–6

2–6 Yr Old Dancers

Pre-school dance designed to accommodate the needs of every child during their most formative years.

Learn more →

Recreational Track

Levels 1–2B
Group of dancers posing in black tops, green skirts, and white sneakers against a white background

For students with many interests — dance being an important one. Try different styles in an upbeat class.

Learn more →
A group of ballet dancers in navy costumes posing in a pyramid formation on a white background
Pre-Professional
Learn more →

Academy Track

For the more serious, goal-oriented dancer. Minimum class requirements including ballet twice per week.

Ages 2–6
Learn more →

A short look inside our Linden Avenue studios. Press play when you're ready — nothing autoplays here.

Studio video
Learn more →

SNAP calendar

Fall Session

September 8 – December 20, 2025

Winter Break

December 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026

February Break

February 14–16, 2026

Spring Break

September 8 – December 20, 2025

Memorial Day

May 25, 2026

Spring Recita

June 6–7, 2026