Find Your Place at Collective.
Every dancer starts somewhere. Some take their very first dance class.
Some return excited for another season. Some discover a style they never expected to love. No matter where your dancer's journey begins, there's a place for them here. Our classes are thoughtfully designed to grow with each child—building confidence, strong technique, lasting friendships, and a lifelong love of dance every step of the way.
Fall 2026–2027 Classes Begin September 19
Registration is Now Open
NEW TO DANCE?
Start with their age. We'll help with the rest. Choosing dance classes shouldn't feel overwhelming. You don't need to know dance terminology.
You don't need to know class levels. You don't even need to know which style your child will enjoy most. Simply begin with their age.
We'll help you find the perfect fit. Because every dancer's journey is different.
FALL 2026 LOCAL PRICE COMPARISONS
Quality Training. Reasonable Pricing.
We have always believed great training should be accessible—not exclusive. Collective offers competitive local pricing without separate memberships, additional initiation fees, or exclusivity requirements. This allows growing dancers to explore as much as they can. This comparison reflects estimated 60-minute class pricing within a local radius.
COLLECTIVE + SKYLINE CHILDREN'S THEATER- FALL 2026
BIG NEWS for Fall 2026! 🎭🩰✨
We are SO excited to officially announce a new partnership between Collective Dance + Skyline Children’s Theater!
This fall, Skyline Children’s Theater is bringing Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. to Collective Dance in Lake Forest! Skyline specializes in creating musical-theater experiences where kids can sing, dance, act, build confidence, learn performance skills, and experience the magic of putting on a real show.
Skyline will offer Thursday programming at Collective for several ages and experience levels—
from first introductions to musical theater all the way through a full musical ensemble.
Fall programming will run September 24–December 17, culminating in a
December 17 theater performance of The Little Mermaid JR. 🎬✨
FALL 2026 CLASSES - THURSDAYS:
⭐ TOTS | Ages 3–5
3:00–3:45 PM
🐚 JUNIORS | K–2nd Grade
4:00–5:00 PM
🌟 STARS | 2nd–6th Grade
5:15–7:15 PM
This partnership is bigger than just adding another program. Collective believes in connecting people—not closing doors. Dance, theater, music, athletics, art… kids benefit when great local organizations support one another and families have access to MORE experiences, not fewer.
More collaboration. More opportunities. More ways for our kids to discover what they love.
Two organizations. One community. A whole lot more opportunity for our kids. 🎭🩰✨
THE COLLECTIVE PATH
Every dancer follows a different path.
Some discover dance.
Some explore new styles.
Some build strong foundations.
Some continue growing for years.
There isn't one right journey.
There is only the journey that's right for your child.
FIND YOUR DANCER'S STARTING POINT
⭐ DISCOVER
Ages 2–3
The perfect first dance experience.
Our youngest dancers are introduced to movement, music, imagination, rhythm, coordination, and classroom confidence through fun, engaging classes created especially for little learners.
No experience needed. Just curiosity and a smile.
Recommended Classes
• Discover Dance
• Discover Dance Extended
⭐ DISCOVER → EXPLORE
Ages 3–5
Confidence begins here.
As dancers grow, they begin exploring new movement while continuing to build coordination, musicality, listening skills, and classroom independence. This is where curiosity begins turning into confidence.
Popular Classes
• Ballet & Tap
• Acro
• Hip-Hop
• Combination Classes
⭐ EXPLORE
Ages 4–6
Try new styles. Discover new passions.
These years are filled with exploration. Dancers continue strengthening their foundations while discovering what excites and inspires them. Every class introduces new skills. Every class builds confidence. Every class prepares them for what's next.
Popular Classes
• Ballet
• Tap
• Hip-Hop
• Acro
• Jazz
⭐ BUILD
Ages 5–7
Strong foundations change everything.
As confidence grows, dancers begin connecting skills across multiple styles.
Many dancers choose to take more than one class each week, allowing technique, strength, musicality, and confidence to develop together. One class builds a skill. Multiple styles build a dancer.
Popular Classes
• Ballet
• Jazz
• Hip-Hop
• Acro
• Tap
• Lyrical
⭐ BUILD → GROW
Ages 7–10
More confidence. More opportunity. More ownership.
Training becomes more intentional. Dancers begin setting goals, exploring additional styles, and discovering what they enjoy most. As they continue growing, every class works together to build a stronger, more versatile dancer.
⭐ GROW
Ages 9–12
Build your schedule. Build your confidence.
Our evening schedule is designed so dancers can comfortably take multiple classes in one visit while continuing to strengthen technique across a variety of styles. Every class becomes another step forward.
Every season brings new opportunities to grow.
⭐ SHINE
Expanded Training
Ready for more?
Some dancers are ready to train more frequently, challenge themselves, and continue expanding their skills. Expanded Training provides additional opportunities for dancers who are eager to continue growing both technically and artistically. Because growth never truly ends.