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. Dance training lasts a lifetime, thus any time is the right time to begin.
Dance promotes good postural alignment, physical strength, and flexibility, teaching poise and positively impacting 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. Dance is for every body!
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
- Session 1 begins Tuesday, September 8 and will continue for 18 weeks through Sunday, January 31. Session 2 2027 will run February 1 – June 6 and will culminate in our annual Recital.
- Join us for JACK FROST, an all-original dance production premiering in Studio5 on January 30 & 31.
Evanston Dance Ensemble Updates
- EDE is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year!
- Upcoming performances include EDE’s fall show in November 2026, spring show in March 2027, and ede2 touring and mainstage shows in early 2027.
Studio5 Updates
- The best way to be in the know about Studio5 is to visit our website or sign up for our mailing list Don’t miss a (down)beat!
The DCE Difference
Dance Center Evanston brings quality dance instruction to each student—fostering physical health, developing technical skills, and inspiring creativity and artistry. As the only pre-professional, multidisciplinary, performance-based program in the area, we emphasize progress over product and community over competition. Generations of dancers have grown up under the care and encouragement of our exceptional faculty, many attaining successful careers as professional dancers, choreographers, performers, teachers, and more. But no matter what they do after their time at DCE, while they’re here, our students feel supported, seen, and motivated to meet their potential. We believe that dance is a gift that lasts a lifetime, thus any time is the right time to begin. Discover DCE! We look forward to dancing with you.
- Bea Rashid, Director
