About

About

KimMarie Peterson

Owner

Kim Marie Peterson has been studying dance for over 40 years and teaching for over 30 years. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She continues to enhance her dance abilities through master classes, conventions and workshops. Dancing since she was 3 years old, Kim Marie has a passion for dance as an expression of life and she strives to pass on her love of dance to her students of all ages. After a few years off, she is back for her fourth year at Romeoville High School, sharing her passion for musical theatre. In the last 14 years, Kim Marie has gotten the studio and her students involved in fundraising for the American Cancer Society and has taken a leadership role in the annual “Relay for Life” held in Bolingbrook each May. She led efforts in past years which raised over $150,000 from our studio.

Dance Dimensions Staff

A passionate team dedicated to inspiring confidence, creativity, and a love of dance in every student.

Abby Cooper

Instructor

Abby Cooper joined our dance family here at Dance Dimensions at the young age of 7 and has not stopped dancing since! After high school, Abby attended the University of Minnesota and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. On campus, she joined the student run tap group, MinnesoTap, where she served as the Artistic Director for two years. Upon graduating, Abby has returned to our studio as an instructor and an Assistant Director of The Kinetic Dance Company. in addition, she was an apprentice with Chicago Tap Theatre for two years. She instructs and choreographs in various styles, include Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary, but her favorite has always been Tap. Abby is also a PBT certified instructor, and is working hard every day to learn more and more about dance to share with her students.

Alex Cooper

Instructor

As a young child, Alex Cooper fell in love with dance and knew it was something she was going to do for a very long time. She is also a former student turned instructor here at Dance Dimensions. We are proud to have her on staff! She has competed and performed throughout the Chicagoland area, being recognized for her skill and talent with many scholarships and accolades along the way. She attended the College of DuPage and received an associate's degree in business, and she has continued dancing and training. At Dance Dimensions, our students are lucky enough to be in her Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro, and Stretch and Strengthen classes. We are also very lucky to have her as an Assistant Director of the Kinetic Dance Company, and as our Social Media Manager for both groups. If you see pictures or video of your precious dancer on our social media pages , she is the one to thank! She is an amazing asset to our staff and we are lucky to have her!

Kayden Christ

Instructor

Kayden has always loved all types of dance, but hip hop is her favorite.  Kayden started dancing at Dance Dimensions at an early age and has never left.  Dance Dimensions has been her home away from home and has always felt like family.  In high school, she helped choreograph routines for Downers Grove South Varsity Dance team and placed 6th and 12th at the State Championships as part of the team.  She also choreographed routines for DGS Orchesis Dance Club.  Kayden is currently a student at College of DuPage and is majoring in Arts Administration.  She is hoping to stay involved with dance and helping manage and lead dance organizations. She is also a member of Bang Bang! Dance Company, which is a Chicago-based hip hop dance team.  You may see Kayden behind the desk at Dance Dimensions or teaching Jazz or Hip Hop.

Andie Cooper

Instructor

Andie Cooper started dancing at age 5 and immediately fell in love with performing and dancing. As she grew up she grew to love teaching and sharing her love and knowledge of dance. She grew up dancing here at Dance Dimensions and has become one of our new teachers here. She teaches jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, and musical theater. She is currently receiving her bachelors degree in forensic psychology online through Arizona State University. While she is working for her degree she continues to teach and help out how ever she can.  

Our S.T.A.R. Program - Student Teacher Assistants and Role-Models

Big smiles, helping hands, and a lot of heart — our teaching assistants bring the magic to our younger classes!

Stephanie

Assists: Thursday Tap/Ballet/Tumbling 3-4 year old

Brooklyn

Assists: Wednesday Tap/Ballet/Tumbling 3-4 year old

Autumn

Assists: Thursday Tap/Ballet/Tumbling 3-4 year old

Autumn

Assists: Saturday Tap/Ballet/Tumbling 3-4 year old

Isabella

Isabella

Assists: Monday Tap I
Assists: Monday Tap I
Assists: Wednesday Tap/Ballet/Tumbling 3-4 year old
Assists: Wednesday Tap/Ballet/Tumbling 3-4

Lily

Assists: Wednesday Tap/Ballet 5-6 year old
Assists: Wednesday Tap/Ballet 5-6 year old
Assists: Saturday Tap/Ballet/Tumbling 3-4 year old

Lily

Assists: Wednesday Tap/Ballet

Ally

Ally

Assists: Saturday Tap/Ballet 5-6 year old
Assists: Saturday Tap/Ballet 5-6 year old

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Sunday: Closed

OUR MISSION

All of us at Dance Dimensions realize that each student is unique with individual ambition and dreams. We provide a positive environment that fosters creativity, teaches discipline and exposes multiple aspects of artistic expression.

CONTACT INFO

STUDIO ADDRESS:

595B N Pinecrest Road Suite B, Bolingbrook IL 60440

PHONE:

(630) 739-1195

EMAIL:

[email protected]