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!
Wednesday with Nichola Goss
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Wednesday with Aaron Umsted
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Tuesday or Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Monday with Sandra Adrian
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
For everybody and every body, this class is a perfect way to introduce yourself or come back to ballet.
Monday with Sandra Adrian
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
Increase your flexibility and strength while refining your ballet technique!
Saturday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Gentle ballet for Saturday mornings
Monday with Louie Stallone
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
Learn partner dance basics to use in any situation, with all kinds of popular music.
Sunday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Monday or Saturday with Alka Nayyar or Anjali Julka
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Traditional and modern Indian dance in one energetic class!
Tuesday with Trish Carolan
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Learn to move your hips, feet and body to samba and more!
Saturday with Dill Costa
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Learn to move your hips, feet and body to samba and more
Wednesday with Dill Costa
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Learn to move your hips, feet, and body to samba and more!
Monday with Dill Costa
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Monday with Dill Costa
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Tuesday with Christopher Courtney
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Challenge yourself and free your inner b-boy or b-girl.
Wednesday with Marisa Cordeiro
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Combine elements of martial arts, dance, and music in one challenging and social class.
Monday with Boogie McClarin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Tuesday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $164 ($144 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.
Saturday with Julianne Rice
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
Thursday with Staff
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $20 ($19 members)
Wednesday with Maya Tatiana
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Learn the rhythms, footwork, hand gestures and duende of Flamenco.
Wednesday with Maya Tatiana
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Passionate and challenging dance from Spain.
Wednesday with Maya Tatiana
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
Passionate and challenging dance from Spain.
Thursday with Tina Stasny
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Routines and moves to psychedelic music - come one come all for a weekly blast!
Monday with Boogie McClarin
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday with Christopher Courtney or Monternez Rezell
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Wednesday with Cheryl Ziemba
50 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
50 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Wednesday with Cheryl Ziemba
30 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $66 ($46 members)
Wednesday with Cheryl Ziemba
65 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Wednesday or Thursday with Saladeen Alamin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Let's Mambo with a master!
Thursday with Saladeen Alamin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Let's Mambo with a master! More focus on turns and partnering
Saturday with Louie Stallone
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Country line dancing - the perfect way to get a move on this January for singles or couples. So get your boots a scootin' to the Old town School of Folk Music for a fun workout on the dance floor!
Tuesday with Erika Ochoa
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Tuesday with Erika Ochoa
90 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $184 ($164 members)
Thursday with Christine Betsill
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
Learn the basics of Modern dance with combinations, improvisation and contemporary music.
Thursday with Christine Betsill
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
This continuing Modern class is challenging, rigorous, exploratory, and fun
Wednesday with Aaron Umsted
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
Learn basic jazz steps and bring characther to your favorite show tunes!
Monday with Louie Stallone
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Turns, tucks and turns, closed position, cuddles, swing outs -learn more as you swing the night away!
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Coordinator Monica Thomas with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $164 ($144 members)
Wednesday or Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin or Aaron Umsted
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Rhythm Tap from scratch! Bring your tap shoes and a smile.
Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Refine your moves in this continuing class.
Tuesday or Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Challenge your feet and mind with combinations and performance
Tuesday or Saturday with Reggio McLaughlin
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $148 ($128 members)
Tuesday or Sunday with Idy Ciss
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $176 ($156 members)
Dances from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, and more. Live drumming, too!
Sunday with Idy Ciss
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $176 ($156 members)
Dances from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali and more. Live drumming, too!
Tuesday with Idy Ciss
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $176 ($156 members)
Dances from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali and more. Live drumming, too!
Thursday with Allison Svoboda
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
Join us for a midday session. All bodies welcome.
Monday with Lucy Coloccia
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
All bodies are welcome to stretch, strengthen, and breathe.
Sunday with Andrea Bunch
75 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $156 ($136 members)
All bodies are welcome to stretch, strengthen, and breathe.
Wednesday with Laura Riebock
55 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $132 ($112 members)
More than exercise, Zumba is a weekly party - you're invited!
Saturday with Louie Stallone
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
From the steamy Cajun swamp to the dance floor, this partner workshop will allow you to dance to some of the best bands around!
Saturday with Louie Stallone
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $45 ($43 members)
A great date or first “step” for couples who'd like to feel comfortable and have fun on the dance floor!
Saturday with Louie Stallone
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Polish your swing dance moves in this two-hour workshop!
