Bilingual & Inclusive
All our classes are taught in both English and Spanish, helping children build early language skills while celebrating diverse cultures and voices.
Designed for Little ones
From our studio layout to our class structure, everything is built with young children in mind, safe, welcoming, and magical.
Culturally Rooted
Our curriculum blends movement and storytelling while introducing children to diverse traditions and perspectives. We nurture curiosity, empathy and creativity, one eleve step at a time
Creative & Interdisciplinary
We blend dance with storytelling, music, and imaginative play to engage mind, body, and spirit.
Gentle & Joyful Approach
We honor every child’s individuality with classes designed to be playful, expressive, and developmentally thoughtful.
From first timer to experienced twirler.
ELEVE Movement Studio is a bilingual dance and creative movement space for children ages 18 months to 8 years in Portage Park, Chicago. Inspired by the ballet term élevé—meaning “to rise”—our studio offers joyful age appropiate classes that blends movement, storytelling, and
imaginative play to nurture confidence, creativity and connection in both English and Spanish.
ELEVE is a warm, inclusive space where every child can grow from the inside out.
Our Focus
Program Highlights
Movement & Expression rooted in Classical Ballet
We introduce ballet in age-appropriate, creative ways that invite children to explore movement with imagination and joy. Rooted in tradition, our classes are designed to help young dancers rise with grace, purpose, and play.
Confidence and Community Building
We create a space where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. Through movement, collaboration, and creative expression, children build confidence from the inside out. Our classes foster a sense of belonging, where friendships grow, voices are heard, and each dancer rises as part of a joyful, connected community.
Spanish
Immersion
Dance is a language. Our bilingual classes introduce Spanish through songs, stories, helping children connect to sound, meaning, and expression as they dance. Through gentle immersion, kids gain confidence in both movement and language, naturally and joyfully.
Sharing our Stories on Stage
At ELEVE, performance is more than a polished routine, it’s a celebration of growth, imagination, and courage. We guide children through the process of sharing their movement stories with confidence and pride, always honoring their individual pace and creativity. Whether it's a small in-studio showing or a seasonal showcase, our performances are joyful reflections of each dancer’s journey
Artistry Development
We believe every child is an artist in motion. Our classes go beyond steps, nurturing creativity, emotional expression, and a personal connection to movement. Through storytelling, music, and improvisation, we help young dancers develop their unique artistic voice from the very beginning.
Eleve 1:1
For families seeking focused support, our one-on-one sessions offer personalized guidance tailored to your child’s interests, needs, or developmental stage. Whether working on technique, creative expression, confidence, or bilingual language integration, these sessions create space for deep exploration and growth at your child’s pace.
Contact Us
Reach out to us for inquiries, admissions, or any questions you may have. We're here to support your dance aspirations.