Summer Session: June 20 - July 30, 2022
Harness your creativity this summer! We’re excited to be offering a wide array of programming to keep dancers of all ages moving and creating this summer.
All ages are as of 9/1/2022 and up-to-date COVID-19 protocols will be in place.
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NEW! ADVANCED INTENSIVE
Ages: For dancers ages 14 and up with significant experience.
Dates: August 10-13
Times: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Cost: $469
Level up your training this summer as special guest faculty lead classes in classical ballet, contemporary ballet, modern, composition, and more. Limited to 30 dancers.
NEW! ADULT INTENSIVE
Ages: 18+
Dates: June 24-26
Times:Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
Cost: $295
Join your favorite DCE teachers for a weekend of exciting classes, physical fun, and socializing with a community of dance-loving friends. Styles include Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Variations, and more. The intensive culminates in an optional showing for family & friends in the open Studio5 space.
BOYS INTENSIVE
Ages: 10-18
Dates: June 14-16
Times: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Teachers: Mike Gosney and guest faculty
Cost: $280 ($250 before April 1st!)
This three-day program is designed to boost the technical prowess and artistic expression of young male-identifying dancers.
Classes will focus on strengthening & conditioning, turns & leaps, musicality & performance quality, and the choreographic process.
DCE SUMMER COMPANY
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Ages: 10-18
Dates: July 18-August 4
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Teachers: Béa Rashid and DCE faculty
Cost: $1,120 ($995 before April 1st!)
Train. Connect. Engage.
Join Béa Rashid and DCE’s talented faculty to develop a story from the ground up. From younger artists to the most advanced dancers, students will get the full professional dance company experience. This unique program includes daily technique classes, auditions for casting, and in-depth rehearsals, all culminating in a costumed performance in the Studio5 Theater.
ITTY BITTY BALLETS
Ages: 4-5
Dates: Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20
Times: 10:00-11:30am
Teacher: Victoria Barlow
Cost: $30/camp ($25/camp before April 1st!)
Step behind the velvet curtain! Meet sparkling fairies and cavalier princes! Dance with graceful animals and toys come-to-life! Dancers will spend each camp exploring one famous ballet through storytelling, creative movement games, pantomime, and craft projects.
MAGICAL CREATURE CAMPS
Ages: 6-9
Times: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm
Dates:
June 20-24: Fairy Camp
June 27-July 1: Dragon Camp
Teacher: Allison Kurtz Volkers
Cost: $383/camp ($342/camp before April 1st!)
Have you ever dreamed of soaring through the air or breathing fire? Casting spells or granting wishes? Join us this summer as we make magic!
Using music, dance, creative drama, and crafts, Miss Allie will lead young artists through magical creature explorations. Both camps will include time outdoors at a local park and will culminate in a creative performance!
DANCE IMMERSION PROGRAM
Ages: 10-18
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-2:00pm
Dates:
June 20-23: Ballet DIP
June 27-30: Broadway DIP
Cost: $372/week ($335/camp before April 1st!)
Dive into an array of invigorating classes and rehearsals. Make a splash as you perform each Thursday in Studio5. Immerse yourself in Ballet and Broadway techniques. Train like a pro!
PRIMARY DIVISION & ACCESSIBLE DANCE WEEKLY CLASSES
Dates: June 20-July 30
Cost: $115/class for the full six-week summer session
The Primary Division is an exciting introduction to the world of dance designed especially for the young beginner. The main goal of the primary program is to help the young student enjoy the process of learning dance by keeping it fun and encouraging.
Everybody Dance is an accessible dance class for movers with special needs.
Passport to Dance Schedule
| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Tippy Toes | Tuesday | 4:15-5:00pm | 3.25-4 years | Jill |
| Register | Pre-Ballet | Tuesday | 5:00-5:45pm | 5 | Jill |
| Register | Tippy Toes | Saturday | 9:00-9:45am | 3.25-4 years | Jill |
| Register | Pre-Ballet | Saturday | 9:45-10:30am | 5 | Jill |
| Register | Blue Modern | Tuesday | 5:15-6:15pm | 6 - 8 years | Kara |
| Register | Blue Musical Theater | Wednesday | 4:15-5:15pm | 6 - 8 years | Shelby |
| Register | Blue Ballet: Mini Variations | Thursday | 4:30-5:30pm | 6 - 8 years | Kara |
| Register | Blue Tap | Saturday | 9:30-10:15am | 6 - 8 years | Davon |
| Register | Blue Ballet | Saturday | 10:30-11:30am | 6 - 8 years | Jill |
| Register | Yellow Hip Hop | Tuesday | 4:30-5:30pm | 9 - 11 years | Ifran |
| Register | Yellow Jazz | Wednesday | 5:15-6:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Shelby |
| Register | Yellow Ballet | Thursday | 5:30-6:45pm | 9 - 11 years | Kara |
| Register | Yellow Modern | Thursday | 4:15-5:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Shelby |
| Register | Yellow Tap | Saturday | 10:15-11:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Davon |
| Register | Yellow Ballet | Saturday | 11:30am - 12:45pm | 9 - 11 years | Jill |
| Register | Purple Jazz | Tuesday | 4:15-5:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Kara |
| Register | Purple Hip Hop | Tuesday | 5:30-6:30pm | 12 - 18 years | Ifran |
| Register | Purple Hip Hop | Wednesday | 6:30-7:30pm | 12 - 18 years | Tim |
| Register | POWERPOINTE | Wednesday | 5:00-6:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Victoria |
| Register | Purple Modern | Thursday | 5:15-6:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Shelby |
| Register | Purple Ballet | Thursday | 6:45-8:00pm | 12 - 18 years | Kara |
| Register | Purple Ballet | Saturday | 10:00-11:15am | 12 - 18 years | Laura G |
| Register | Purple Tap | Saturday | 11:30am-12:30pm | 12 - 18 years | Davon |
| Register | Academy Ballet: Water Class | Monday | 6:30-7:45pm | By Rec | Mike |
| Register | Advanced Tap | Tuesday | 7:00-8:00pm | By Rec | Julie |
| Register | Academy Jazz | Tuesday | 8:00-9:15pm | By Rec | Julie |
| Register | Academy Ballet | Wednesday | 6:30-8:00pm | By Rec | Victoria |
| Register | Academy Modern | Thursday | 7:00-8:15pm | By Rec | Shelby |
| Register | Academy Ballet | Saturday | 11:30am - 1:00pm | By Rec | Laura G |
ADULT SUMMER CLASSES
Dates: June 20-July 30
FIND YOUR CENTER at Dance Center Evanston. DCE offers fun and invigorating drop-in classes for adults of all levels. Adult classes are $15-$16 by class or $145 for a 10-class card. Discounts are available for students and professionals. Summer class schedule TBA in spring.
Adult Online Class Schedule
Summer 2022| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Adult Open Tap | Tuesday | 6:00-7:00pm | 18+ years | Julie |
| Register | Adult Continuing Jazz | Wednesday | 10:00-11:15am | 18+ years | Julie |
| Register | Adult Musical Theater | Wednesday | 6:15-7:15pm | 18+ years | Shelby |
| Register | Adult Continuing Tap | Wednesday | 7:00-8:00pm | 18+ years | Davon |
| Register | Adult Hip-Hop | Wednesday | 7:30-8:30pm | 18+ years | Tim |
| Register | Adult Continuing Ballet | Thursday | 10:00-11:15am | 18+ years | Béa |
| Register | Adult Beginning Ballet | Thursday | 6:30-7:45pm | 18+ years | Wendy |
| Register | Adult Continuing Modern | Friday | 10:00-11:15am | 18+ years | Pollux |
| Register | Adult Open Ballet | Saturday | 9:30-10:45am | 18+ years | Laura B |