CLASSES / CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Yin He Dance offers a variety of classes for students of all ages and levels taught by experienced instructors. Our studio is rooted in Chicago's Chinese American community and offers classes that reflect our heritage and diversity.
Yin He Dance Center is located at 547 W 31st Street between Wallace and Parnell in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. For more information, contact us at hello@yinhedance.org. Ask about a free trial class!
Spring 2024 | Mar 1 8 - June 15 (13 weeks)
Sunday
9:15 - 10:30am
Angela Tam
Chinese Dance 5
ages 8 - 9
10:30 - 11:30am
Judy Liu
Chinese Dance 3
ages 6 - 7
10:30 - 11:30am
Judy Liu
Chinese Dance 1/2
ages 4 - 5
12:30 - 1:30pm
Lauren Sheng
Kpop
ages 10 - 14
1:45 - 3:15pm
Angela Tam
Chinese Dance 8/9
ages 12 - 14
SCHEDULE
Wednesday
4:30 - 5:30pm
Angela Tam
Chinese Dance 4
ages 7 - 8
Friday
4:30 - 5:45pm
Angela Tam
Chinese Dance 7
ages 10 - 11
Saturday
9:30 - 10:45am
Judy Liu
Chinese Dance 6
ages 9 - 10
11:00 - 12:00pm
Judy Liu & Angela Tam
Chinese Dance Performance
ages 7 - 10
12:30 - 1:30pm
Lauren Sheng
Kpop
ages 7 - 9
Pricing &
Calendar
Spring Session (13 weeks)
$156 / 1 hour course ($12/class)
$195 / 1.25 hour course ($15/class)
$234 / 1.5 hour course ($18/class)
Mar 1 - June 15
no class 3/27 - 3/31, 4/10, 5/24 - 5/26
A student recital is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 15. Please save the date!
A 10% discount is available for students who enroll in more than one course and for siblings. Please contact us at hello@yinhedance.org for more information.
Class Descriptions
Ballet
In this introductory course, students are introduced to barre-work and ballet vocabulary through structured exercises design to develop strength, flexibility, and musicality. Students will learn body alignment, muscle control, as well as proper class etiquette. Ballet provides a foundation for many dance forms including Chinese classical dance.
Chinese Dance
Keep your little ones active through Chinese Folk Dance! Students will learn basic shapes and gestures found in Chinese dance and ballet as well as basic tumbling skills and floor exercises that support healthy motor development. Props may be introduced in level 2. Basic barre-work is introduced in level 5.
Chinese Classical Dance
Both delicate and strong, classical Chinese dance features intricate gestures, circular motions, and use of breathe stemming from Chinese movement traditions such as ancient court dance, tai chi, Chinese opera as well as ballet. Class begins with barre warm-up and focuses on proper body alignment and use of legs and feet. Students also work on various advanced forms of jumping , spinning, and other skills.
Chinese Folk Dance
Learn to dance with silk fans, drums, and even bowls and spoons! In China, there are 56 official indigenous ethnic groups each with their own form of dance. Many of these forms also vary from region to region.
Hip Hop
One of the most popular forms of dance today, hip hop can be found everywhere on stage or screen. Dance to the latest hits in this high-energy class that's sure to have your child moving and grooving like a popstar.
KPOP
Kpop is similar to hip hop, but influenced by culture and trends in east Asia. Learn the latest dances from popular mvs by some of the biggest Korean popstars such as BTS, Blackpink, or NCT.