Tammy Brenner Dance Competitors

New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory. The Company was founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, and it quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Jerome Robbins joined NYCB the following year and, with Balanchine, helped to build the astounding repertory and firmly establish the Company in New York.

The Ailey organization's mission is to further the pioneering work of Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. As important as its artistic and educational mission, the Ailey organization plays a social role, using the beauty and humanity of the African American heritage and other cultures to inspire and unite people of all races, ages and back grounds. Named “Cultural Ambassador to the World,” by a United States Congressional Resolution, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater numbers 31 of the most talented dancers in the world, and its diverse repertory is unparalleled in modern dance. A typical season includes engagements in its home base of New York City: 5 weeks each winter at New York City Center and 2 weeks each spring at Brooklyn Academy of Music, a 20 city United States tour and extensive international touring. Annually, nearly 500,000 people experience Ailey performances and programs. A multifaceted organization, the Ailey family also encompasses Ailey II, a second company dedicated to the development of young artists and community outreach; The Ailey School, a world-class dance academy which provides instruction to a diverse group of students aged 3-25; and Ailey Arts in Education and Community Programs which provide young people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds the opportunity to explore dance, build self-esteem and develop life skills.

We’ve been helping Chicago stay stylish on the dance floor since 1976. Our students hail from all cultures and backgrounds and encompass a wide range of ages. Our highly trained instructors are certified and hold memberships in professional dance organizations, including the National Dance Council of America. The majority of our teachers also have a wealth of experience in competing and performing in, or judging, various dance styles and disciplines. The one thing everyone here at Chicago Dance has? An unbridled passion for the art of dance and for helping others to discover their inner dancer. Chicago Dance is a Latin & ballroom dance school teaching non-professional dancers of all levels and ages. We teach basic social dancing to singles and couples, as well as prepare people to do dance competitions in all types of social partner dances - Salsa, Tango, Swing, Latin & Ballroom.