Academy

Overview

PPI’s Academy offers a unique and holistic approach to artistry that focuses on the student as both an artist and person. Committed to providing high-quality arts education that helps cultivate not only pre-professional and professional dancers but also well-rounded, responsible, and compassionate individuals. The programming is centered around building families and communities that positively reflect and impact young people. 

Your support will guarantee high-quality, arts-based programming that’s accessible to young people in underserved communities. It will also help foster nurturing mentorships that use the arts to inspire and empower young lives. Funds will cover dance scholarships to students in need and college scholarships to graduating seniors. Financial contributions will also help offset costs for students such as transportation to and from dance classes and arts-related programming, field experiences, and other dance-related fees for students in need. 

2024-25 Session Dates

Sessions Dates Notes
Fall ’24  

September 9 – November 2, 2024

 

Fall Open House

August 26th, 5pm–8pm

Christmas Break

Dec. 23rd – Jan. 6th

Winter I November 4, 2024- January 11, 2025 Thanksgiving Break

November 25 – 30, 2024

 

Christmas Break

December 21, 2024 – January 6, 2025

Winter II January 18, 2024- March 8, 2025  

 

 

 

 

Spring ‘ 25 March 10 – May 17, 2025 Spring Break

March 24 – 29, 2025

Spring Performance

April 12 – 13, 2025

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“For the many years that I’ve been with PPI’s RIZE Youth Company, I must say this season has been one of the best since joining in 2018.

I have learned many different styles of dance while going on field trips to different dance conferences and various experiences. 

PPI has given me many publicity opportunities and experiences that many kids do not even receive in a lifetime! When people see PPI, they see an amazing dance organization with girls from the South Side of Chicago, but there’s so much more when you join PPI. You are joining a family, a legacy of beautiful, young Black girls and women.

They do not only teach you dance, but they teach you life skills, discipline, how to love yourself, and of course, technique! Without PPI, I don’t know what I would be doing right now. It has changed the way I work in school, the way I respect others, and my work ethic. 

I am a part of something bigger than anyone could imagine. We don’t do recitals; we do professional productions and movies! And we always give excellence no matter what we do. 

PPI has given me a safe place to express my feelings no matter the day, time, or situation… My sisters and mentors will always give me the advice I need. But most of all, they will be honest and loving when it comes down to it. And for that I will be forever thankful.”Brooklynn Dotson, RIZE Youth Company Member, Age 13

Session Tuition*

Class Length Costs
60 Min Costs per Class for 8 -Week Session

1 class: $140/session

2 classes: $200/session

 

 

 

 

 

75 Min 1 class: $150/session

2 classes: $225/session

90 Min 1 class: $165/session

Please Note:

For All Fall, Winter & Spring Classes: $25 off per child from total tuition – for multiple registered children

Multi-Class Discount Block: 3 Classes $325 | 4 Classes $375 | Unlimited classes $425

Payment Plans are Available

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“Being a part of PPI has taught me primarily sisterhood and has made me want to grow in all parts of my life. I’ve been able to build connections and be uplifted by my teachers and fellow dancers. Not only that, PPI makes me want to be better and exceed in life.

It’s definitely helped me want to make new goals for myself and become a leader with the encouragement from my teachers. Being a part of PPI is a learning and growing experience that puts you in a hardworking and positive mindset.”Cari Mack, RIZE Youth Company Member, Age 15

Class Descriptions

Fall Session Class Schedule

Monday

Class Start Time End Time  Level
Ballet Conditioning I 5:30 PM 6:00 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Ballet Conditioning II 5:30 PM 6:00 PM Advanced 
Ballet III/Pre-pointe 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Advanced
Jazz I/II 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Contemporary 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Open Level

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Thursday

Class Start Time End Time Level
Jazz II/III 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced 
Ballet I/II 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Tap I/II 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Beginner
Tap II/III 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Intermediate 

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Saturday

Class Start Time End Time Level
Creative Movement/

Combo I

9:00 AM 10:00 AM Minis
Ballet Conditioning 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Beginner
Tap III

Ballet II/III

9:00 AM

10:oo AM

10:00 AM

11:15 AM

Advanced

Intermediate/Advanced

Modern I/II 10:00 AM 11:15 AM Beginner/Intermediate
Modern II/III 11:15 AM 12:30 PM Intermediate/Advanced
Ballet I/II 11:15 AM 12:30 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Acro II/III
Tumbling II/III
12:45 PM 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced
Hip-hop/Majorette I/II 12:45 PM 2:00 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Acro I/II
Tumbling I/II
2:00 PM 3:15 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Hip-hop/Majorette II/III 2:00 PM 3:15 PM Intermediate/Advanced

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Tracks

  • Open Track: No min. or max. amount of classes required 
  • Mini Track: 1+ classes (must take Tiny Tots)
  • Beginner Track: 2+ classes/week (1 technique class [Ballet, Tap, Jazz or Modern] and 1 elective [suggested])
  • Junior Track: 3+ classes/week (1 Ballet, 2 additional technique classes [Ballet, Tap, Jazz or Modern] and 1 suggested elective) 
  • Intermediate Track: 5+ classes/week (1 Ballet, 1 Jazz, 1 Modern, 2 suggested electives)

Students must take classes on their level


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Praize Productions, Inc., NFP accepts cash & credit/debit cards
Refunds are NOT given.

Please be advised that PPI cannot be held responsible for any and all liability for unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19.

Class/Service payments need to be made prior to receiving services.

There is a $40 late fee added to tuition that is not paid in full by the first Saturday of each month.

There is also a 3% service charge for all credit/debit card payments.

All payment credits must be applied within the 8-week session they are given. If not used during the session, they will expire and not roll over into the next one. 

Registered dancers who miss two or more weeks of classes due to illness or injury must provide a doctor’s note to receive pro-rated tuition. Absences under two weeks will not receive pro-rated tuition. 

PPI is committed to bringing affordable and quality arts education for people of all backgrounds.

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