THE LAUREL SCHOOL OF DANCE
Celebrating 20 Years of Continuing Dance Education
Updated
January 19 
The Laurel School of Dance emphasizes a non-competitive atmosphere and believes that dance and the learning process should be first and foremost fun.
We are committed to quality dance education in a positive learning environment. Every student is important to us, each deserving to be treated as an individual.
Each student will be given the opportunity to grow. Whether he/she is a recreational dancer or a serious student with aspirations of a career in dance.
The Laurel School of Dance has the largest dance floor in the area. With the studio's spacious layout, high ceilings, and natural light our facility promotes the student's safety and encourages the student's ability to learn dance and technique.
The studio is conveniently located just north of Kennekuk State Park and is easily accessible from both the Danville, Champaign-Urbana, and surrounding areas.
WHAT SEPARATES THE LAUREL SCHOOL OF DANCE FROM THE REST
Laurel is accredited to teach all four major disciplines of dance: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics; including the three subcategories of Hip/Hop, Lyrical, and Pointe.
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COMPETITION
Although The Laurel School of Dance offers a non-competitive and fun dance experience for students, Laurel also believes that regional competition showcases what the students have learned.
Competition promotes self confidence and the students feel a great sense of pride and accomplishment. Competition also assures parents that their student receives the same dance techniques and dance principles as students who attend larger studios in the big, metropolitan areas.
The Laurel School of Dance does attend one regional competition a year. Miss Lauri will select the groups to participate.
In addition to an area competition all students are invited to participate in the yearly recital. The recital is considered the areas best and is packed with special effects and pyrotechnics.
Our recitals are famous for their opening production number that showcase the students talents in comparison with Miss Lauri's professional technique. It's a crowd favorite.
Recitals are an exciting event featuring the student in a professional atmosphere. This performance opportunity is an important part of the training process as students learn about theatre, rehearsals, perfecting a dance and showcasing their skills.
Although the recitals are not mandatory, they are a wonderful way for students to display the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievements.
