Drum roll please... We're so excited to unveil the new AMA Dance Force performance company logo! You'll see this energetic image on all ADF apparel and performance announcements! The logo was lovingly designed by one of our AMAzing parents, Jennifer Schneider of R&J Productions (Des Plaines, IL). Thank you, Jennifer, for creating the perfect match [...]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMA! On March 28, 2005, AMA Dance & Music School opened its doors with 90 students. We have lovingly brought lessons in dance, music, and tumbling to our Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Rosemont and Mt. Prospect communities for 8 wonderful years! Our goal at AMA has always been to create a positive environment [...]
What is the Six Piano Ensemble? Founded in 1980 by conductor Glenna Sprague, Oakton professor and coordinator of music, the Six Piano Ensemble – comprised of adult students chosen through a highly selective audition process – performs classical, ragtime, and popular music transcribed for six pianos by Professor Sprague. The rich, layered sound of the [...]
Meet AMA Students, Mary P. & Megan O.! Mary P., Age 15 Fun Facts About Mary! ♦ Her Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes ♦ Her Favorite Color: Pink ♦ Her Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy and Parenthood ♦ Classes Mary Takes at AMA: Jazz V, Ballet IV, Jazz Company, Flex Class Quick Q&A ♦ What is [...]
We take our class to their class! Did you know that AMA Dance & Music School goes into a dozen different schools each year to teach their dance unit in gym class? We do! Many gym teachers do not have a dance background, so they call in the professionals to do the job! AMA instructors [...]