“Where Everyone Gets To Dance.”
Welcome to Odyssey Dance Studio!
We are a new, inclusive dance studio in Round Lake Beach with a mission rooted in community.
We started ODS because we believe dance belongs to everyone. After years of dedicated work in the dance industry and our local neighborhood, we decided it was time to expand and create the safe space we’ve always envisioned.
At ODS, we don’t just teach technique; we celebrate the confidence it takes to be your authentic self. We are beyond excited to be open and dancing with you!
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We are located at 2552 N. Illinois 83 Round Lake Beach, IL 60073. We are in the Silver Oaks Plaza just south of Walmart and a handful of doors down from Dunkin Donuts! Click here to get directions.
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We offer a wide range of various levels of classes from Pre-ballet classes For our beginners to combo Ballet and Tap classes for our little students! We also offer full length individual style classes in multiple styles.
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Modern
Hip Hop
Musical Theater
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The youngest age we offer classes to is 2.5 years old. We also offer adult classes! No experience needed.
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Click the “Register Here” or click here to register on Studio Pro.
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Required Attire for all classes:
Leotard or Fitted Dance Top: Solid color, short sleeve / strapped leotard. Tank or T-shirt-style dance tops are acceptable as long as they are form-fitting.
Tights or Dance Leggings: Ballet pink or skin-tone tights/leggings that allow full range of motion. Tights may be worn over or under the leotard.
Optional Skirt or Shorts: Ballet skirt (wrap or pull-on) or fitted dance shorts may be worn for additional coverage or comfort.
Class specific attire:
Ballet: Well-fitted, split-sole or full-sole ballet shoes in a color that matches skin tone. Elastic should be securely sewn and flat.
Tap: Black Oxford or patent leather Tap shoes required.
Modern: Barefoot, socks, half-sole shoes or jazz shoes.
Jazz/Musical Theater: Jazz shoes, Jazz sneakers, or socks.
Pointe: Pointe shoes only when approved by staff. Shoes must be sewn.
Hip-Hop: supportive shoes / sneakers that are only worn indoors.
Hair:
Hair should be secured away from the face and neck (e.g., bun, ponytail). Short hair should be pinned back if needed. All Ballet Classes require a bun.
Additional Guidelines:
No jewelry other than small, non-dangling stud earrings.
Warm-up layers (e.g., ballet sweaters, leg warmers, etc.), are permitted at the start of class and should be removed as the body warms up.