Dance, celebrate, strengthen, and move! Classes for teens and adults.
The Old Town School's international dance program is one of the largest and most diverse in Chicago. You'll find something for every musical or cultural interest and ability level - from Jazz Dance to Brazilian Capoeira. Learn to love Irish Step, isolate and shimmy in Middle Eastern Belly Dance, or celebrate in Chicago House - learn much more than just steps in one of the many classes offered.
Dance and movement classes are also a great way to get movement, rhythm, and body awareness into your life - all bodies are welcome!
Sunday with Staff
60 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $20 ($18 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Julianne Rice
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
All levels welcome!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Sandra Adrian
60 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $69 ($59 members)
For everybody and every body, this class is a perfect way to introduce yourself or come back to ballet.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to move beyond our level 1 ballet classes and would like to take part in further training please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org. We are also offering private lessons for students of all levels!
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $0 ($0 members)
Monday with Sandra Adrian
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $166 ($146 members)
Increase your flexibility and strength while refining your ballet technique!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $170 ($150 members)
Gentle ballet for Saturday mornings
Location: Online
Tuesday with Nichola Goss
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
New time!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Allison Grabarczyk with your contact information.
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $172 ($152 members)
Monday with Alka Nayyar
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
Traditional and modern Indian dance in one energetic class! No experience necessary!
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Saturday with Dill Costa
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
Learn to move your hips, feet and body to samba and more! Beginner friendly!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Dill Costa
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $172 ($152 members)
Learn to move your hips, feet and body to samba and more
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Dill Costa
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $172 ($152 members)
Learn to move your hips, feet, and body to samba and more!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Dill Costa
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $172 ($152 members)
Refine your skill in our most advanced level classes
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Sunday with Christopher Courtney
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
Challenge yourself and free your inner b-boy or b-girl.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Saturday or Sunday with Allison Grabarczyk
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
This body positive workshop is guaranteed to get your heart rate up and work muscles you didn't even know you had. Every body is welcome and encouraged to channel their inner cabaret queen!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Marisa Cordeiro
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $188 ($168 members)
Combine elements of martial arts, dance, and music in one challenging and social class.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($28 members)
Experience the fluidity,strength and beauty of Duncan technique.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $170 ($150 members)
Learn to dance to old-time music without a partner or a square! Clogging is a great active, easy percussive style to use anytime, and this class is great fun.
Location: Online
Tuesday with Maya Tatiana
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
Join us in person!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Maya Tatiana
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $162 ($142 members)
Passionate and challenging dance from Spain.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Allison Grabarczyk with your contact information.
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $188 ($168 members)
Tuesday or Sunday with Christopher Courtney
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
Beginner friendly!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus or Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Wednesday with Maggie Radelet
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $140 ($120 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Maggie Radelet
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $172 ($152 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Our Irish Step classes are on hiatus while we are sheltered in place. Until then, we'd love to welcome you into one of our other virtual dance offerings!
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $163 ($143 members)
Tuesday with Erika Ochoa
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $$146 ($$126 members)
Beginner friendly!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Erika Ochoa
90 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $198 ($178 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with ETHAN KIRSCHBAUM
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $178 ($158 members)
Learn the basics of Modern dance with combinations, improvisation and contemporary music. All experience levels welcome!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with ETHAN KIRSCHBAUM
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $82 ($72 members)
This continuing Modern class is challenging, rigorous, exploratory, and fun
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with ETHAN KIRSCHBAUM
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
Learn basic jazz steps and bring characther to your favorite show tunes!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Staff
85 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Allison Grabarczyk with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $178 ($158 members)
Sunday with Staff
120 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $163 ($143 members)
Rhythm Tap from scratch! Bring your tap shoes and a smile.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $163 ($143 members)
Refine your moves in this continuing class.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $163 ($143 members)
Challenge your feet and mind with combinations and performance
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $163 ($143 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $163 ($143 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Staff
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $20 ($18 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Sunday with Idy Ciss
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $188 ($168 members)
Dances from Seneg.al, Ivory Coast, Mali, and more Live drumming, too! Beginner friendly!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Idy Ciss
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $180 ($160 members)
Dances from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali and more. Live drumming, too!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Idy Ciss
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $180 ($160 members)
Dances from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali and more. Live drumming, too!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday or Thursday with Nichola Goss
30 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $70 ($60 members)
Join us for this calming workout as we stretch the body and introduce exercises to strengthen your core.
Location: Online or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Dill Costa
50 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $69 ($59 members)
The Power SambaFit class creates a perfect combination of the fascinating rhythms of samba and fitness exercises that help your muscle structure and cardio-vascular condition!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
This class is currently offered virtually only!
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $170 ($150 members)
Tuesday with Barbara Silverman
60 minutes · Once a week for 4 weeks · $69 ($59 members)
Location: Online
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you are interested in when this class returns please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org. We are also offering private lessons in most genres for all ages!
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Tuesday with Allison Grabarczyk
55 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $146 ($126 members)
More than exercise, Zumba is a weekly party - you're invited!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
