Chicago offers a vibrant dance community with world-class training facilities, competitive studios, and performance opportunities. The city is home to prestigious dance companies and schools that provide pathways from recreational classes to professional careers. Families can access diverse dance styles including classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and tap. This guide covers the Chicago dance landscape, from local studios to competitive teams and performance opportunities.
Professional dance teachers organization offering workshops, competitions, and certification programs in Illinois.
Ages: All ages
Seasons: Year-round
Professional organization supporting dance education in Illinois schools and studios.
Ages: All ages
Seasons: Year-round
World-renowned contemporary dance company offering youth programs and professional training opportunities.
Ages: 3-18
Leagues: Professional Contemporary Training
Fields: Chicago location
Prestigious ballet school offering comprehensive training in classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Ages: 3-18
Leagues: Competitive Dance, Professional Ballet Training
Fields: Chicago location
Professional dance studio offering training in all styles with competitive teams and performance opportunities.
Ages: 3-18
Leagues: Competitive Dance, Performance Teams
Fields: Chicago location
Contemporary dance center offering innovative training and performance opportunities for young dancers.
Ages: 3-18
Leagues: Competitive Dance, Performance Teams
Fields: Chicago location
| Name | Address | Amenities | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | Chicago, IL | professional studios, performance space, contemporary training | State-of-the-art facility with professional studios and world-class contemporary dance training. |
| Joffrey Ballet School | Chicago, IL | multiple studios, professional equipment, ballet training | Professional dance facility with multiple studios and comprehensive ballet training programs. |
| Lou Conte Dance Studio | Chicago, IL | dance studios, performance space, professional training | Professional dance training facility with multiple studios and performance opportunities. |
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| Provider | Details |
|---|---|
| Hubbard Street Youth Programs | Youth dance programs and summer intensives with professional contemporary dance training. |
| Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive | Intensive summer ballet program for serious dancers with professional training and performance opportunities. |
| Lou Conte Summer Camps | Summer dance camps and intensive programs with professional training and performance opportunities. |
| Dance Masters of America - Illinois | Professional dance competitions held throughout the year in Illinois with multiple categories and age divisions. |
|---|---|
| Chicago Dance Classic | Major dance competition circuit with events throughout the Chicago area. |
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