Dance Companies

Founded in 2004 by Artistic Director Laura Chiuve and Assistant Director Jenny Ostrowski, Artistry in Motion focuses on performance and advanced technique. Original pieces, choreographed for the company, include an eclectic mix of jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet and hip hop styles. The company performs its season at the Prairie Lakes Theater, and is showcased in special performances throughout the year at local venues and around the state.
About Laura Chiuve

Cecilia Ferguson-Bell joined the company as Assistant Director during the of the 2007-2008 season.
About Cecilia Ferguson-Bell

AiM2, the junior company, was started in the Fall of 2007 and their debut performance was in the 2007 Winter Spectacular.

The companies are open to students enrolled in at least two Des Plaines School of Dance classes.
Auditions for new members held each summer.
For more information about these companies, call 847-391-5700.


Back row: Artistic Director Laura Chiuve, Nicole Argudo, Amy Dunn, Tiffany Hervig,
Elena Caruthers, Sarah Glover, Jana Capozzoli, Co-Director Cecilia Ferguson-Bell

Middle row: Brianna Ulbert, Georgina Mallicoat, Kim Diebold, Rebecca Bremer
Front row: Molly Juneau, Meghan Hanrahan, Suzanne Kukec, Amber Larbi