Summer Session: June 16-August 2, 2025
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 9/1/2025.
DCE SUMMER COMPANY
Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There
Ages: 10-18 as of 9/1/2025
Dates: July 14-August 1
Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $1580 ($1370 before April 1st!)
Our ensemble needs you! Join Béa Rashid and DCE’s talented faculty to develop a world premiere dance theater work inspired by the novel Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll. From younger artists to the most advanced dancers, students will get the full professional dance company experience. This exciting, expanded program includes THREE full weeks of technique classes in many styles, auditions for casting, and a collaborative rehearsal process, all culminating in TWO costumed performances in the Studio5 Theater on Thursday, July 31. Be part of the magic!
Limited to 26 dancers.
SUMMER COMPANY JUNIOR
Ages: 6-9 as of 9/1/25
Dates:
July 21-25: Imaginary Friends
July 28-Aug. 1: Creative Critters
Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $425/camp ($375 before April 1st!) Sign up for both and save $100!
Calling all adventurers! If you have an active imagination and creative spirit, Summer Company Junior is for you. Using music, dance, storytelling, and crafts, Wendy Park will lead young artists as they build their own, one-of-a-kind dance productions. Both camps will include time outdoors at a local park and will culminate in an inventive performance for family and friends!
Expanded! SUMMER BALLET / JAZZ INTENSIVE
Ages: 9-20 as of 9/1/25 (classes offered at THREE levels)
Dates: June 23-27
Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $499 ($454 before April 1st!)
From pirouettes and pliés to lindies and leaps, immerse yourself in five days of in-depth classes and repertory led by DCE pros! This one-week program is designed to kick-start your summer dancing, with classes including ballet technique, pointe/pointe prep, strength and stretch, variations, jazz technique, musical theater, contemporary, rhythm-making, and more. The intensive culminates in an informal showing in DCE’s Studio5 Theater for family and friends. A great intensive for beginning, intermediate, and pre-professional dancers!
ITTY BITTY BALLETS
Ages: 4-5 as of 9/1/25
Dates: Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23
Times: 4:15-5:30pm
Teacher: Vicki 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.
PRIMARY DIVISION & ACCESSIBLE DANCE WEEKLY CLASSES
Dates: June 16-August 2 (DCE is closed on Thursday, June 19)
Cost: $129/class for the full 7-week session
Tiny Toes is for dancers who turn three as of June 1, 2025 and is the perfect introduction to the world of dance! Building on our popular Tippy Toes and Pre-Ballet programs, Little Dancers, Big Moves classes are designed especially for the young beginner and use creative movement to invite children to dance through the use of fun music, rhythmic games, playful props, and storytelling.
Everybody Dance is an accessible dance class for movers with disabilities and/or neurodivergence.
Primary & Accessible Dance Schedule
Summer Session: June 16-August 2, 2025| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Tiny Toes | Tuesday | 4:15-5:00pm | 3 - 3.5 years | Hanley |
| Register | Little Dancers, Big Moves | Tuesday | 5:00-5:45pm | 3.5 - 5 years | Hanley |
| Register | Little Dancers, Big Moves | Thursday | 4:45-5:30pm | 3.5 - 5 years | Calyn |
| Register | Little Dancers, Big Moves | Saturday | 9:45-10:30am | 3.5 - 5 years | Jill |
| Register | Everybody Dance | Tuesday | 5:30-6:15pm | 12 years & Up | Jill |
Passport to Dance Schedule
| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Blue Musical Theater | Thursday | 5:30-6:20pm | 6 - 8 years | Calyn |
| Register | Blue Tap/Hip-Hop | Monday | 5:30-6:20pm | 6 - 8 years | Kelsey |
| Register | Blue Modern | Tuesday | 4:30-5:20pm | 6 - 8 years | Jill |
| Register | Blue Ballet: Mini Variations | Wednesday | 4:30-5:20pm | 6 - 8 years | Julie Chapnick |
| Register | Blue Ballet | Saturday | 10:30-11:20am | 6 - 8 years | Jill |
| Register | Yellow Jazz | Tuesday | 5:00-6:00pm | 9 - 11 years | Joey |
| Register | Yellow Tap | Thursday | 5:30-6:30pm | 9 - 11 years | Kelsey |
| Register | Yellow Ballet | Wednesday | 5:30-6:45pm | 9 - 11 years | Julie Chapnick |
| Register | Yellow Hip Hop | Thursday | 4:15-5:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Olivia |
| Register | Yellow Modern | Tuesday | 6:15-7:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Jill |
| Register | Yellow Ballet | Saturday | 11:30am - 12:45pm | 9 - 11 years | Jill |
| Register | Purple Continuing Ballet | Monday | 5:00-6:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Laura B |
| Register | Purple Tap | Tuesday | 5:15-6:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Julie |
| Register | Purple Jazz | Tuesday | 6:15-7:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Joey |
| Register | POWERPOINTE | Wednesday | 5:45-6:45pm | 12 - 18 years | Vicki |
| Register | Purple Hip Hop | Monday | 6:30-7:30pm | 12 - 18 years | Kelsey |
| Register | Purple Modern | Thursday | 5:15-6:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Olivia |
| Register | Purple Continuing Ballet | Saturday | 10:00-11:15am | 12 - 18 years | Laura G |
| Register | Academy Ballet: Water Class | Monday | 6:15-7:45pm | By Rec | Mike |
| Register | Academy Jazz | Tuesday | 7:15-8:30pm | By Rec | Julie |
| Register | Academy Ballet | Wednesday | 6:45-8:15pm | By Rec | Vicki |
| Register | Academy Hip-Hop | Tuesday | 6:15-7:15pm | By Rec | Olivia |
| Register | Academy Modern | Thursday | 6:15-7:30pm | By Rec | Olivia |
| Register | Academy Ballet | Saturday | 11:15am - 12:45pm | By Rec | Laura G |
ADULT SUMMER CLASSES
Dates: June 16-August 2 (DCE is closed on Thursday, June 19)
FIND YOUR CENTER at Dance Center Evanston. DCE offers fun and invigorating drop-in classes for adults of all levels. Adult classes are $17-$18 by class or $155 for a 10-class card. Discounts are available for students and professionals.
Adult Summer Class Schedule
Summer Session 2025| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Adult Beginning Tap | Thursday | 6:30-7:30pm | 18+ years | Kelsey |
| Register | Adult Continuing Tap | Tuesday | 6:15-7:15pm | 18+ years | Julie Cartier |
| Register | Adult Continuing Jazz | Wednesday | 10:00-11:15am | 18+ years | Julie Cartier |
| Register | Adult Continuing Ballet | Thursday | 10:00-11:30am | 18+ years | Béa |
| Register | Adult Hip-Hop | Tuesday | 7:15-8:15pm | 18+ years | Olivia |
| Register | Adult Open Ballet | Monday | 6:15-7:30pm | 18+ years | Laura B |
| Register | Adult Musical Theater | Thursday | 7:30-8:30pm | 18+ years | Calyn |
New Dates! Adult Intensive
Ages: Adults 18+
Dates: August 4-8
Times: 6:00-8:30pm
Cost: $227 ($201 before April 1st!)or $25/class
Join your favorite community of dance-loving friends for a week of classes designed just for you. Styles include Ballet, Jazz, Variations, Conditioning, Musical Theater, Hip-Hop, Modern/Contemporary and more. Enjoy two classes per day in a supportive, encouraging environment. Sign up for the full week or drop-in by class as it suits your schedule!
