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Astrology for Artists & Mystics

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Discover the powerful art and science of astrology, and uncover new ways to express yourself and your journey through the planets, signs, elements, and houses of the Zodiac. Explore the universe's blueprint for you while attuning to the right timing for relationships, work, health, and more. You'll need date, time, and location of your birth. Get a free natal chart.

Pasty Making & Twirling

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3330 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

In this 90 minute party workshop, make and twirl your own pasties with me! I’ll show you how to make a pair of pasties just like the ones I sell in my Etsy Gift Shop, as well as how I’ve twirled them in six countries (and counting). Let go of inhibitions and join the party!

Fan Dancing from The Heart

Vaudezilla Studios @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL

Glide into the basics of fan dancing, including handholds, twirls, and the elegant sweeps that define classic fan dancing. Hearken back to the dawn of American burlesque while soaking in the high feminine energy vibes. Bring your feather fans, veil fans, or any other fans you prefer for this workshop.

Advanced Fans

Vaudezilla Studios

If you've mastered the basics, puff those feathers up for the next level of fan dancing! This class is geared towards students with previous fan dancing experience who are looking to develop new and more advanced fan skills. Building on dance principles taught in Basic Fan Dancing, the teacher will refine and define stances, poses, footwork, fan movement combos, and more advanced fan tricks. Using a combination of classic and modern burlesque...

Chicago Dance Fusion

Kathy Brown TLC LLC @ 3868 N Lincoln Ave, Illinois City, IL

Dance Fusion is today’s hottest freestyle dance. In this class, you will learn a combination of Freestyle, HipHop, Tango, Rumba, Jazz, Swing and Salsa merged together. Enjoy the dancing class as you dance to any genre of music from the timeless classics to today’s hits. Begin to experience the fun and exhilaration of this freestyle dance called Fushion at Kathy’s Dance Fusion Classes in Lincoln Park. This class will take you to a holistic...

Swing Dance (Beginners)

Kathy Brown TLC LLC

Meet new people and learn how to dance Ballroom, Latin and Swing. Everyone starts from square one! In these dance classes, we play together, we learn together. You absolutely don’t need a partner. Begin to dance to today’s hits and timeless classics. Experience the fun and exhilaration of gliding across the floor in Foxtrot or kicking up your heels in Swing. Great for upcoming wedding, black-tie event, and social function.  Waltz,...

Latin Dance (Intermediate)

Kathy Brown TLC LLC

Meet new people and learn how to dance Ballroom, Latin and Swing. Everyone starts from square one! In these dance classes, we play together, we learn together. You absolutely don’t need a partner. Begin to dance to today’s hits and timeless classics. Experience the fun and exhilaration of gliding across the floor in Foxtrot or kicking up your heels in Swing. Great for upcoming wedding, black-tie event, and social function.  Waltz,...

Musical Theater I/II (Ages 7 & up)

Dance Dynamics @ 79 South Randal Rd, Chicago, IL

This 45 minute class introduces character dance and learning how to dance in heels.This class will incorporate broadway style music & dancing and teach the importance of the basic of acting in your dance performing. You will need to purchase either Pedin Feme shoes or character shoes for this class depending on your level. Must take at least one other additional technique class (jazz or ballet) to participate in this class. $35 Annual...

Filmmaking Camp (Ages 12-18)

Evanston Art Center

Experiment with a variety of filmmaking strategies to bring your own stories to life! Learn about video production and post-production, camera operation, editing, directing, acting, and writing by working in a small group to create a short film. Use video cameras and edit your film in Adobe Premiere. No need to bring any supplies. Families and friends are invited to a film screening on the Friday of camp at 3:45pm.

Acro ll/lll

Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center @ 47 W Polk, Chicago, IL

Adult Trampoline

Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center @ 47 W Polk, Chicago, IL

Wedding Dance

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

There's more to the wedding couple's "first dance" than keeping the beat and not stepping on your partner. Prepare for your wedding by choreographing a dance that will look great on your video and impress your guests. Discuss choosing the right song and creating a memorable first dance. Learn the steps to one of the most popular wedding dances, the Rhumba. Finally, embellish your dance with fun moments like dips, the kiss and the grand finale!

Accelerated Program: 5 Milestones to DJing

Scratch DJ Academy

The Accelerated Program is designed for beginner students committed to becoming a working DJ Producer in a condensed time frame. This program takes 32 weeks to complete and includes 128 hours of curriculum along with 64 mandatory lab hours.  There are no breaks built in. We meet for 2 hours twice a week, and systematically lay the groundwork for you to become a crowd-ready, working DJ at the end of the program. The program is...

Part Time DJ Program

Scratch DJ Academy @ 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL

The Part Time Program is designed for beginner students committed to becoming a working DJ Producer. The Program includes training in a variety of mixing, scratching, and music production techniques. Curriculum consists of 8 Levels. Part Time Program students meet once a week for an average completion time of 1 year. Class sizes are small and contribute to a collaborative setting. Students keep the same day and time throughout the...

Intro to Digital Filmmaking (Ages 16+)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Want to expand your confidence with shooting video beyond using your phone? Learn the basics of film and video production, including shooting on a DSLR camera, lighting, sound, directing, and editing in Adobe Premiere. Create at least two short video projects over the course of the class, which could range from a narrative short film to a vlog or documentary. Share with family and friends at an end-of-term screening. 

Art Seminar: Amplifying Your Artistic Voice

Evanston Art Center @ Interactive Online Classroom via Zoom, Chicago, IL

Our artistic voices set an underlying tone that inspires our practice and resonates with others. Invigorate and refine your voice as an artist though simple writing exercises, art-making activities and work presentations. Perfect if you need to develop your artist statements, or hone your voice on social media and in-person. Notes: This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class. You will...

Intermediate Blues Guitar

Chicago Blues Camp @ 430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

At Chicago Blues Camp, we take advantage of every Blues musician, club, and festival this city has to offer to provide the ultimate authentic Blues experience – Chicago style. There will be no shortage of learning and jamming throughout your five days of pure electric, urban Chicago Blues. Beginning Sunday noon, you will meet your fellow students and get an orientation to the camp facilities and week's schedule followed by your first class. Taught...

Nokia OZO Intensive

AbelCine Training @ 4245 North Knox Avenue, Illinois City, IL

This one-day, intensive workshop is designed to teach attendees the basics of the Nokia OZO, including media, workflows and best practices. This hands-on workshop will cover everything from unpacking OZO from the box, building and cabling, instructions on setting up the Creator software, and the basic workflow.  Attendees will then pack up the OZO and practice building it out themselves. The workshop will conclude with shooting practice footage...

In-Depth: ARRI ALEXA

AbelCine Training @ 2602 W 16th St , Chicago, IL

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills need to operate ARRI ALEXA cameras, including XT & Mini models. Designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field, the course gives detailed instruction on camera set up, operation and workflows. By the end of the two-days, attendees will have gained comprehensive knowledge of the ALEXA and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety...

In-Depth: ARRI AMIRA

AbelCine Training @ 2602 W 16th St , Chicago, IL

This in-depth, hands-on workshop teaches participants the skills needed to operate the ARRI AMIRA camera. Designed for working professionals, as well as those who are looking to enter the field, the course gives detailed instructions on camera set up, operation and workflows. By the end of the two-days, attendees will have gained comprehensive knowledge of the AMIRA and the confidence to operate the camera in a variety of production scenarios. In...