Angela D'Onofrio: Dance Educator and Coach

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Our summer session begins today! We offer a variety of classes for children and adults. Our classes are led by qualified teachers with years of experience. Grow in technique, confidence, and have lots of fun!

Click the link below to view the schedule and contact the office with any questions.

https://www.dupagedanceacademy.com/summer-program.html

!!!!Announcement for any of my former Tap students!!!!

I have a short and fun opportunity and I need as many of you as possible to join in a Shim Sham. Please send me a message if you're interested and available on June 4th at 7pm!!!

Can’t wait! Honored and excited to be presenting choreography again this year with the talented dancers of DuPage Dance Academy. I hope we have a great turnout to support these hardworking and dedicated students who have been through a lot these last two years.

We are so excited that our Spring Dance Concert is back! DuPage Dance Academy will be performing on June 4th at 7pm at Timothy Christian School. 188 W Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Contact us for tickets or get them at the door. Hope to see you there!

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Celebrating a special today, 2/22/22, by reminiscing. No matter how many tutus you get to wear, there’s nothing quite like the magic of your first. 🤩

Photo of Angela as student at DuPage Dance Academy where she is now an instructor.

Who’s curious about Duncan Dance after hearing me rave about it for the last decade or so! Duncan classes are taught by the amazing Jennifer Sprowl every Saturday at Joffrey Academy’s beautiful south loop studios. Technique at 11am, and new rep series starts tomorrow at 12:30. I’ll be there, come dance with me!

Looking for something that both gets you moving and your creative juices flowing? Enroll in the Classical Modern Duncan Repertoire, taught by Jennifer Sprowl.

Students will be introduced to original and re-staged choreography of Isadora Duncan in a multiple week series emphasizing musicality, expressivity, set movement phrases, and connection with others through structured improvisation and group reflection. Students are required to take the weekly Classical Modern Duncan Technique class prior to the Repertoire class each week.

Saturdays, 12:30-1:30pm - two 6-week sessions ($110 each) + one 5-week session ($92)

Session 1 "Isadora Duncan Repertoire": 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12

Session 2 "Designing a Nature Inspired Dance": 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30

Session 3 "Open Circle": 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Enrollment Class Series are not drop-in classes. Enrollment-based classes cannot be prorated if a student registers after the first week of classes and no make-up classes are offered. Register at Joffrey Academy Reception.

Heading west soon for another National Park adventure. Here’s a throwback to my first time visiting the Grand Canyon.

Question: If you don’t throw a pose for a picture in front of the Grand Canyon, are you even a dancer? 🤪

Dance Flow is now on summer break and will be back in September. Thank you to everyone that has joined me as I have developed this new class experience!

Throughout this summer you can still dance with me by dropping in to any of my ballet, jazz or tap classes at DuPage Dance academy or by scheduling a private lesson.

I hope to move with you soon!

Hi All!! We are back at it today at 2:30 in studio and on zoom for Dance Flow! Strengthening, lengthening, sweating, and moving our bodies. Who's joining? (Message me for Zoom Link)

p.s. A note about this class. Dance Flow straddles a bridge between dance and exercise. It benefits dancers and non-dancers alike. If you are intimidated by the word "dance", a reminder that this is not a traditional dance technique class. If you're someone who would walk in to a yoga, pilates, aerobics, or zumba class.... you would feel very comfortable here. Bonus of training with me on Sundays is that unlike many other of those other classes you might walk into... I have 18 years of teaching experience helping all ages find alignment, strength, length, and their love of movement!

Grab your sweat bands and leg warmers 😜and join me for a fun workout that utilizes modern dance and ballet principles of alignment, strength, and movement. Great for former /current dancers looking to enhance their technique and for non-dancers looking to gain strength, length, and get moving!

Been thinking of trying it out? Message me!

Grab your sweat bands and leg warmers 😜and join me for a fun workout that utilizes modern dance and ballet principles of alignment, strength, and movement. Great for former /current dancers looking to enhance their technique and for non-dancers looking to gain strength, length, and get moving!

Been thinking of trying it out? Message me!

🚨🚨🚨Pre-Professional & Early Career Dancers🚨🚨🚨

The Claire Bataille Legacy Program is an opportunity for advanced pre-professional or early career dancers to train in a variety of dance dialects with some of the most qualified teachers in Chicago at a fraction of the cost. Applicants are accepted through audition only.

Email questions or submissions to [email protected]

We’re off today for Dance Flow, back at it next week!

Today, thank a woman who has mothered, taught, or mentored you!! I’ve been so lucky to have had so many in my life. Here’s me dancing with Jennifer who mentored and taught me the art of Duncan Dance, Sandi who gave me the most amazing opportunities to dance and teach with Ballet North, Geni who taught me dance then taught me how to teach dance (lacking a pic), Cheryl who mentored me through my teen years and beyond, and of course my mom for taking me to ballet on the train for all those years and for her constant love and support! And so many more...

Hello all! I have been asked recently to clarify what opportunities exist to dance/train with me throughout the week. The following are my current offerings. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you are interested in moving with me or allowing me to help you reach your goals! (Stay tuned for a new mid-week daytime class coming this summer)

-Private Lessons throughout the week. Concentrated work to facilitate growth for dancers on their individual goals. Payment to Angela directly. Message for rate and availability.

-Sundays. *now on summer break* Dance Flow Class (modern based strength, stretch, alignment, and movement for all abilities) in studio and on Zoom. 2:30-4pm Payment to Angela directly, drop-ins welcome. Message for zoom link or questions.

-Mondays (DuPage Dance Academy class) Advanced Ballet with Pointe and Variations. 6-7:30pm. Payment through the academy, drop-ins welcome.

-Thursdays (DuPage Dance Academy class) Intermediate Ballet focus on foundations of technique 6-7:30. Intermediate Jazz 7:30-8:30. Intermediate Tap 8:30-9:15. Payment through the Academy, drop-ins welcome.

Hope to dance with you soon!
Photo of Angela D'Onofrio from 2006 with m.c. squared dance company.

Who else loves spring? Give me some flowers and I’m a happy girl. Photo throwback to Le Corsaire Jardin w Ballet North!🌹 💐

Who’s dancing w me today at 2:30 for Dance Flow? New stuff. Let’s go!

Photo Credit: Bob Moon

Great offer, great classes over at CMC...

💥Weekday classes only this April💥

Buy any Adv/Pro Ballet Class and get a Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, or Hip Hop class FREE!🔥🔥🔥

Free class options include:
🔹Horton w/Imani English, Mondays 10-11:30am
🔹Jazz w/Joshua Blake Carter, Mondays 11:45-1:15pm
🔹Release Modern w/Kaela Norwood, Tuesdays 11:45-1:15pm
🔹Hip Hop Fusion w/Thomas Stone, Tuesdays 11:45-1:15pm & Fridays 5:15-6:45pm
🔹Contemporary w/Simone Stevens, Wednesdays 10-11:30am
🔹Horton Plus w/Ethan Kirschbaum, Wednesdays 11:45-1:15pm
🔹Contemporary w/Jacinda Ratcliffe, Thursdays 11:45-1:15pm
🔹Adult Beg/Int Jazz w/Ethan Kirschbaum, Thursdays 6:15-7:45pm
🔹Release Modern w/Kristina Fluty, Fridays 2:45-4:15pm

Chicago Movement Collective REGISTER HERE In Person Classes Virtual Classes Archived Classes   Donate New Students Returning Students Meet the Faculty Claire Bataille Legacy Program

Who is joining me today?! All bodies and movement abilities welcome.

It’s your last chance to watch Joffrey’s new work. The choreography and costumes were created by company artists! Love that.

https://youtu.be/prUlIRMY9Yk

The World Premiere of ‘Boléro’ Lights and shadows converge in this world premiere ballet from Joffrey Artist Yoshihisa Arai, featuring the iconic score of the same name by composer Maurice...

Shake off the cold with me at 2:30 for Dance Flow strength, stretch, and movement class for all abilities. In the studio at DuPage Dance Academy or on Zoom!

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How to Make the Most of Corrections—Even If You're Attending Class Virtually Dancers are taught how to take corrections from their first day in the studio. In fact, some might argue that your ability to apply feedback matters more than how high your développé is or how many pirouettes you can whip out. But how can you go about making yourself a more coachable dancer? Just ...

I'm leaping for joy! We are BACK IN THE STUDIO tomorrow for Dance Flow (fitness and movement) class with me at the new time of 2:30pm ct at DuPage Dance Academy in Elmhurst. The class will also continue to be on Zoom as well, so join me in person or virtually! (Masks, social distancing, and cleaning protocols are utilized.) Remember, all movement abilities welcome. Hope to dance with you soon!

Dancer: Angela D'Onofrio
Company: Impulse Movement Co. 2015
Photography: Mark Fuentebella

Dancing While Black: 8 Pros on How Ballet Can Work Toward Racial Equity For years, conversations around racism in ballet were typically held behind closed doors. They took place only between company leadership and diversity consultants, and were often met with empty signifiers and performative gestures. Consequently, the dominance of white, Eurocentric ideals and aesthe...

We’re back at it tomorrow (1/17) with Dance Flow class with me at 2:30pm ct on zoom. All movers welcome! Message for link. Strength, stretch, sweat, and smiles!

One of my favorite cinema dance scenes! ❤️

James Stewart and Donna Reed rehearsing for the Charleston number in "It's a Wonderful Life" with their dance instructor.