About Pirouette Parties Dance Club
Our Mission
Pirouette Parties provides a positive environment while offering a strong ballet foundation for the tiniest dancer. Experienced instructors are dedicated to sharing their passion for dance while helping students to grow with confidence and grace.
Dance Club
Pirouette Parties After School Dance Club is for students 3 years old to second grade. Traveling to your school or local studio, we provide an enriching and engaging dance experience. The tiniest dancers will begin their quest with creative movement and ballet focusing on musicality. posture , balance and spacial awareness. Older preschoolers and elementary age dancers will continue to learn the fundamentals of ballet and add in jazz basics. Tap is available at locations that have the appropriate space.
About the owner
Valerie Gabrione Pirouette Parties Founder
Originally from Ohio, Valerie arrived in Chicago as a scholarship student at The Joel Hall Dance Center with a Bachelors Degree in Dance from the University of Akron. Performance credits include dancing with Walt Disney Productions and Chicago local theater. After having children Mrs. Gabrione started Tiny Tot Tap and Ballet, through the Chicago Park District. Continuing a teaching carrier in the western suburbs she held positions at Leap Of Faith Arts Ministries, The School of Performing Arts in Naperville and at Envision Dance Company . Valerie has also choreographed the Opening Act for kindergarten to fourth grade, at Saints Peter and Paul School since 2015. Promising to always share her love of dance with her community Pirouette Parties was created.