"We bring out the champion in your child and make learning fun"

 

  Because we are a recital school, most of our dance classes are closed at this time. Recital costumes have been ordered in February to insure prompt delivery for our recital performances in June. 

Just ADDED Non-Recital Dance Classes for Ages 2-5.  Click Here to view openings and register.

  Our summer dance schedule (Summer session - June 21st - August 14th)  will be available on Monday, April 12th.  The summer dance classes start on Monday, June21st. 

 

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Patti's All-American

(219) 865-2274

(219) 865-2389 24-Hr. Fax

1530 Joliet Street

Dyer, IN 46311

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  Dance Staff   Printable Registration Form  /  Printable 09-10 Preschool Dance Schedule  (Ages 2-6)    

  Printable 09-10 School-Age Dance Schedule  (Ages 6-18)  /   Recital Information 

 

 

 The Dance Connection

Ages 2 - 18 

 

Check-out our dance video clips - Click on any camera below to see us in action! 

Across the Floor

Bourees with Shakers Practicing at the Bars

It's Circle Time!

Center Circle Work
To View Our LIVE FALL Dance Schedule  click here

      

       Patti's All-American offers what no other dancing school in the area can offer . . . a combination of a dance class and a weekly trip out to the gym for this one-of-a-kind gymnastics and dance experience.  With an oak floor and mirrored dance room, it's perfect for children ages 2 - 18. Every dancer gets individual attention and training with custom class schedules created by experienced instructors.

       A variety of  levels are offered at The Dance Connection, in all types of dance - Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Dancing Gym Bears (Preschool Dance), Pointe, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Cheerleading.  We also have a variety of combination classes too. Dance creates self-confidence and provides great exercise.  With years of professional teaching experience and a long list of recital performances, The Dance Connection at All-American brings you an amazing environment where dancers are truly learning the art of dance...and having tons of fun while becoming the best!  

       The Dance Connection at Patti's All-American is the place to come whether your child is two or eighteen, experienced or not, we will keep your child dancing and learning!

* Each June all the dancers perform in a recital at a local auditorium.

Preschool Levels - Ages 2-6

Dancing Gym Bears is an introduction to dance, barre, center work, and various combinations.  The second half of the class adds tumbling and gymnastics in our main gym.  

Dancing Gym Bears 2/3 is for 2 & 3 year olds and includes the help of a parent.

Dancing Gym Bears 3All Me and 3All Me & 4Bears  (Approved by a teacher only) is for 3 year old without the help of a parent. 

Dancing Gym Bears 4/5 is for 4 & 5 year olds who attend class by themselves.

CheerBears (ages 4-6) teaches basic cheer motions, chants, pom routines, and basic tumbling for girls who want to someday be a cheerleader.

Click here to view more information about Cheerleading.

Click here to view our complete list of  Preschool Dance Descriptions.

 

School-age Levels - Ages 6 & up 

School Age Dance (ages 6-18) offers all forms of dance classes including all levels of tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, pointe, and Hip Hop. 

Click here to view our complete list of School-Age Dance Descriptions.

Do you like Hip Hop? Learn funky dance steps and techniques using cool Hip Hop moves to a funky beat.  Click here to view our Hip Hop dance link. 

 

Click here to see our School-age Jazz class in action!

 

Former students here at 'The Dance Connection have gone on to be professional dancers in New York and Chicago.  Our students have danced for the Oklahoma City Ballet, Ballet Houston, and at Butler University. Former student Jenn Meno went on to claim a silver medal in Olympics Pair Ice skating.