Adult Classes
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FIND YOUR CENTER at Dance Center Evanston. DCE offers fun and invigorating drop-in classes for adults of all levels. Adult classes are $17-$19 by class or $170 for a 10-class card. The Adult program is designed to be 100% drop-in, so free trial classes are not available unless a specific promotion is being held.
Adults do not have a formal dress code – just wear clothes you’re comfortable moving in like activewear, leggings & shirts, etc. Style-specific footwear is recommended (ballet shoes for ballet, jazz shoes for jazz, clean light-soled sneakers for indoor use only for hip-hop, etc.).
About Class Levels
Open (or no specific level listed) – Our Open level classes welcome a mix of all abilities. Some dancers have previous experience and some are brand new, but Open class teachers are experienced in teaching to who’s in the room.
Beginning/Beginner-Friendly – These classes are designed as introductory level. Plan to work on the basics and gain confidence in general movement and coordination.
Continuing – These classes are designed for dancers with some previous experience. There’s an expectation that you are familiar with basic elements of the style and structure, and can pick up choreography more quickly.
Adult Summer Class Schedule
Summer Session 2026| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Adult Beginning Tap | Tuesday | 6:00-7:00pm | 18+ years | Julie Cartier |
| Register | Adult Continuing Ballet | Tuesday | 10:00-11:30am | 18+ years | Béa |
| Register | Adult Continuing Ballet | Thursday | 10:00-11:30am | 18+ years | Béa |
| Register | Adult Continuing Jazz | Wednesday | 10:00-11:15am | 18+ years | Julie Cartier |
| Register | Adult Continuing Modern | Monday | 10:00-11:15am | 18+ years | Enid |
| Register | Adult Continuing Tap | Thursday | 7:15-8:15pm | 18+ years | Kelsey |
| Register | Adult Hip-Hop | Tuesday | 7:15-8:15pm | 18+ years | Olivia |
| Register | Adult Musical Theater | Wednesday | 6:15-7:15pm | 18+ years | Calyn |
| Register | Adult Open Ballet | Monday | 6:00-7:15pm | 18+ years | Laura B |
| Register | Adult Tap Lunch Hour Rhythms | Wednesday | 11:30am-12:15pm | 18+ years | Julie Cartier |
Adult Class Schedule
Session 1: September 8-January 31Session 2: February 1-June 6
(Open enrollment until February 1)
| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Adult Open Ballet | Saturday | 9:45-11:00am | 18+ | Laura B |
| Register | Adult Beginner-Friendly Ballet | Thursday | 7:30-8:45pm | 18+ | Wendy |
| Register | Adult Continuing Ballet | Tuesday | 10:00-11:30am | 18+ | Vicki |
| Register | Adult Continuing Ballet | Thursday | 10:00-11:30am | 18+ | Béa |
| Register | Adult Continuing Modern | Monday | 10:00-11:15pm | 18+ | Enid |
| Register | Adult Beginning Tap | Monday | 6:00-7:00pm | 18+ | Lindsay |
| Register | Adult Continuing Tap | Thursday | 6:30-7:30pm | 18+ | Kelsey |
| Register | Adult Continuing Jazz | Wednesday | 10:00-11:15am | 18+ | Julie Cartier |
| Register | Adult Hip-Hop | Monday | 7:00-8:00pm | 18+ | Irfan |
| Register | Adult Musical Theater | Wednesday | 6:00-7:00pm | 18+ | Calyn |
| Register | Adult Ballet Barre & Stretch | Tuesday | 6:00-7:00pm | 18+ | Wendy |