Performing Arts Classes in Chicago, IL

Beginning Jazz is designed for students who have had some prior training/experience in jazz. Knowledge of terminology is recommended.

Dance Latin Groove fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic dance fitness class, helping you achieve long term health benefits while having fun. No previous dance experience necessary.

African is a traditional Nigerian dance class emphasizes the dancer and life as a community versus as an individual. The body is divided into several centers of movement, with each area being able to move to different rhythms of the music, generally a drumbeat. No previous experience necessary – all ages and abilities welcome!

Basic Tap is designed for students who have had no previous training in tap. This level is progressive and will provide fundamental steps and terminology.

Beginning Ballet is designed for students who have had some prior training/experience in ballet. Knowledge of terminology is recommended.

Basic Hip-Hop is designed for students who have had little to no previous training in Hip-Hop. This level is progressive and will provide fundamental steps and terminology.

Contemporary dance is a collection of methods that have been developed from ballet, jazz, modern, postmodern dance. This genre is associated with the exploration of natural energy and improv-based movement. This is an intermediate level class.

This class is an advanced Modern Dance class for students aged 15 and above.

Ballet began in the Italian courts and was developed into a form of concert dance under Louis XIV. Today, Ballet is highly technical and has its own vocabulary. The first portion of a class is at the barre, a tool used for dancers to find their balance and warm up their muscles. The second portion of class moves into the center of the room where dancers...

Basic Ballet is designed for students who have had no previous training in ballet. This level is progressive and will provide fundamental steps and terminology.

Modern was born in the early 20th century and is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in classical ballet dancing. Modern dancers reject the limitations of classical ballet and favor movements derived from the expression of their inner feelings. These dancers favored a more relaxed, free style...

Previous tap experience is recommended.

This class is an advanced Ballet class for students aged 15 and Up.

This class is an advanced Jazz Dance class for students 15 years and up.

If you are looking for a class with a variety of styles or if you are wanting to get ready for a year of events where you look prepared on the dance floor then this class is for you. Classes will focus on learning a different styles each week including such dances as Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango. Classes are beginner friendly and no partner is requi...