About Us

Dance Creations Dance Studio is committed to providing high quality dance education fostering creativity, confidence, and personal growth in an inclusive and supportive environment where all students shine! 

Our staff strives to make each, and every student feel important! By instilling a sense of accomplishment to not only grow as dancers, but also grow into kind, confident, life-ready adults through the journey of dance. At DCDS we focus on 5 core values to guide us into every part of the studio: Kindness, Positivity, Authenticity, Creativity, Passion, and Community! 

 We are thrilled to welcome each family into our 33rd season of dance! We thank you for your trust and allowing the staff at DCDS to do what we love best …. share our passion for the art of dance! As always, we hope you have a positive experience at Dance Creations Dance Studio. 

It’s More than About Dance Dancing at DCDS is so much more than a collection of steps and skills during class time. It’s about building experiences with friends for a lifetime. Experiences that are evolving and meaningful, impactful to the dancer’s life and the lives of others. Join us and be part of our community!

The Director

Janet Cripe is the Owner/Artistic Director of Dance Creations Dance Studio and founder of the youth performance Company, DCDS In Motion. DCDS In Motion is a children performance company established in 2008 for the dancers at Dance Creations Dance Studio. Its mission is to create an environment for its dancers to expand their talents, enjoy performance type activities, and learn priceless lessons by participating in various projects to help others in our community. To date, DCDS In Motion dancers have raised over $20,000.00.00 for the Illinois Capital Area Chapter of The Red Cross, The Share programs at both St. Johns Hospital and Memorial Hospital, The United Breast Cancer Foundation and The Make A Wish Foundation.

At a young age, Janet began dancing at the Vitina Sansone School of Dance were she later assisted Vitina Sansone in all aspects of dance studio management. Having trained for more than 40 years in Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, she has studied with some of the greatest instructors in the industry. She is an Early Childhood Specialist of the Duluth School of Ballet. As a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association she continues training at seminars and workshops to revitalize practical teaching methods.
Janet Cripe - Artistic Director - Dance Creations Dance Studio
Janet Cripe is the Owner/Artistic Director of Dance Creations Dance Studio and founder of the youth performance Company, DCDS In Motion. DCDS In Motion is a children performance company established in 2008 for the dancers at Dance Creations Dance Studio. Its mission is to create an environment for its dancers to expand their talents, enjoy performance type activities, and learn priceless lessons by participating in various projects to help others in our community. To date, DCDS In Motion dancers has raised over $15,000.00.00 for the Illinois Capital Area Chapter of The Red Cross, The Share programs at both St. Johns Hospital and Memorial Hospital, The United Breast Cancer Foundation and The Make A Wish Foundation.

At a young age, Janet began dancing at the Vitina Sansone School of Dance were she later assisted Vitina Sansone in all aspects of dance studio management. Having trained for more than 40 years in Ballet/Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, she has studied with some of the greatest instructors in the industry. She is an Early Childhood Specialist of the Duluth School of Ballet. As a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association she continues training at seminars and workshops to revitalize practical teaching methods.
Janet Cripe - Artistic Director - Dance Creations Dance Studio
Well known for her high standards in quality dance training, her passion is to teach and create. With 40 years of teaching experience, she treasures watching her students grow within, and beyond, the art of dance. Janet is thrilled when her students take what she has taught them, apply it to their dreams, create new possibilities for themselves, develop those possibilities and succeed with their endeavors. Currently a lifelong dance student continues to dance while working with genetic research in New York and a former student operates her own local hip-hop studio. 

Janet has received many awards from regional and national dance competitions including Top Studio, Best Choreography, Best Concept, Most Entertaining, and Most Age Appropriate Studio. In 1996, six members of the DCDS competition team were among the cast of the FedEx Orange Bowl performance cast. Most recently ten dancers were featured at a Martina McBride concert.

She is the driving force that inspires the students and faculty at DCDS to excel.

Check Our Studio Handbook

Studio Handbook

Our Dance Season 

Students have many opportunities to join in on the fun all year round: 

  • Full Dance Season: September 9th – June 14th
  • Summer Session: June- July 
  • Pop UP Mini Sessions and Intensives: TBA

Holidays: Studio is closed on the following dates 

  • Halloween: October 31st
  • Thanksgiving Break: November 25th - 30th
  • Winter Break: December 23rd - January 4th
  • Memorial Day: May

Festive Weeks: Students may dress up for class

  • October Costume Dress Up: October 24th - 30th
  • December Holiday Dress Up: December 15th - 21st 
  • February Valentines Dress Up: February 10th - 13rd

Contact us to learn more about us.