Tutu School 'Makes Space' For Children To Be Creative In Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — Believing "every child should know what it feels like to dance," Tutu School recently opened in Glenview, offering story-driven ballet classes for children ages 6 months to 8 years. Located at 2660 Valor Drive, Tutu School is owned by Katie Imbordino.

"Tutu School exists to make space in the lives of children for creativity and joy," Lauren Svendsen, Glenview Chamber of Commerce membership and events manager, tells Patch. "With thoughtfully trained teachers and an emphasis on creativity and joy, students experience a boutique ballet education."

The Chamber recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new spot, which officially opened last week. According to Tutu School's website, motor skill development is "infinitely enhanced" by Tchaikovsky and Bach.

The following classes are available at Tutu School Glenview:

• Baby Ballet (6 to 18 months) — "It’s never too early to expose little ones to movement and music, and Baby Ballet is a carefully curated curriculum for infants aged 6-18 months, with lots of opportunities to foster both caregiver bonding and age-appropriate development."
• Tutu Toddlers (1.5 to 3 years) — "Our goal in our Tutu Toddlers division is to work with you to engage your little one and give them an early experience with ballet they’ll never forget. Why? Because at Tutu School we believe that exposing children at a very early age to creativity, movement, and music can only lead to good things."
• Exploring Ballet (3 to 5 years) — "In this division we begin carefully laying the earliest foundation of ballet technique, but we always compliment our class work with fun, imaginative activities that keep young dancers captivated, engaged, and utterly in love with ballet."
• Primary Prep (5 to 8 years) — "In the Primary Ballet Prep division we develop pure, fundamental ballet technique that will eventually allow our students to graduate to a more disciplined study of the craft — when their growing bodies are ready. In the meantime, we’ll continue to practice our pliés with a healthy helping of magical fun, thank you."

According to Tutu School, registration is always ongoing. Class membership is charged in installment payments of $112 on the first of each month. In addition, birthday parties and camps are also available at Tutu Glenview. Learn more here.