COVID-19 Update
DCE is closed beginning Friday, March 13 as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 outbreak. Click here for a statement from director, Béa Rashid.
Last updated 4/2/2020
Summer 2020
Come dance with us this summer! Register for camps & workshops by April 1st for reduced prices. The more you dance the more you save: discounts available for multiple sessions. Click to learn more!
Recital 2020: May 30 & 31
Recital 2020 is fast approaching! Stay up-to-date with important dates, schedules, and guidelines so you’re ready to take the stage. Click to learn more!
Dance is a gift that will last a lifetime.
Dance is an athletic art form that strengthens the student physically, stimulates them mentally, and inspires them artistically. We believe that introducing and enriching children in dance is a wonderful gift that will last a lifetime.
Dance promotes good postural alignment, physical strength, and flexibility. It teaches poise and can have a positive impact on an individual’s level of self-confidence. Dance enhances musical awareness and helps develop rhythm and coordination. It stimulates artistic thought and feelings of well-being.
Primary Classes
Ages 3-7
A fun and encouraging introduction to the world of dance, the Primary Division is designed to engage the young child in the process of learning.
Student Classes
Ages 7+ and Teen
The foundation for all future dance training, the Student Division emphasizes proper posture, placement, and coordination.
Academy Division
Pre-Professional Program
Technically and artistically challenging, the Academy Program prepares dancers for training in a college program or a professional setting.
Drop-In Classes for 18 & Up
Drop-in for 18 & up
Life is a dance...live a little! The Open Adult division provides quality dance training in a positive and encouraging environment.
Dance Center Evanston Updates
- Register for Session 2 before January 31st!
- Watch for Recital 2020 information coming soon.
Evanston Dance Ensemble Updates
- Next up: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the Louis Theater, March 13-15, 2020
- Auditions for 2020-2021 season will be held on May 2 & 3.
Studio5 Updates
- Practical Theatre Company returns for their New Year’s extravaganza: Big Holiday Bag O’ Fun! Tickets on sale now.
- Check out studio5.dance/calendar for what’s coming up!
The DCE Difference
Dance Center Evanston offers a fun, progressive program in a variety of dance techniques, including ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop.
Our carefully designed curriculum takes children from the primary levels to pre-professional dance. Our staff is made up of professionals who have years of experience as teachers, performers, and choreographers.
- Bea Rashid, Director
