Summer Session: June 17-August 3, 2024

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 9/1/2024.

Itty Bitty Ballets
(ages 4 & 5)

Summer Ballet/Jazz Intensive
(ages 9-18)

DCE Summer Company
(ages 10-18)

Passport to Dance
(ages 6-18)

Adult Classes
(18 and up)

Adult Intensive
(ages 18 and up)

DCE SUMMER COMPANY

Peter Pan

Ages: 10-18 as of 9/1/2024
Dates: July 8-August 1
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $1,629 ($1419 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 Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. From younger artists to the most advanced dancers, students will get the full professional dance company experience. This exciting, expanded program includes FOUR 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. Be part of the magic!

New! SUMMER BALLET / JAZZ INTENSIVE

Ages: 9-18 as of 9/1/2024 (classes offered at two levels)
Dates: June 24-28
Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $486 ($441 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.

ITTY BITTY BALLETS

Ages: 4-5 as of 9/1/2024
Dates: Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24
Times: 10:00-11:30am
Teacher: Jill Waller
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 17-August 3
Cost: $125/class for the full 7-week session

Tiny Toes is for dancers who turn three as of June 1, 2024 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 17-August 3

	Class	Day	Time	Age	Instructor
Register	Tiny Toes	Saturday	9:00-9:45am	3 - 3.5 years	Jill
Register	Little Dancers, Big Moves	Monday	4:30-5:15pm	3.5 - 5 years	Calyn
Register	Little Dancers, Big Moves	Tuesday	4:30-5:15pm	3.5 - 5 years	Jill
Register	Little Dancers, Big Moves	Saturday	9:45-10:30am	3.5 - 5 years	Jill
Register	Everybody Dance	Tuesday	6:15-7:00pm	12 years & Up	Jill

PASSPORT TO DANCE

Ages: 6-18
Dates: June 17-August 3 (DCE is closed on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, July 4.)
Cost:$165 ($155 before April 1!)
Teachers: DCE Faculty

Open up the world of dance with DCE’s All-Access Passport! Back by popular demand, one flat rate gains you entry to unlimited classes all summer long. Explore something new or settle in for an old favorite. Why limit yourself? Class schedule TBA.

Passport to Dance Schedule

	Class	Day	Time	Age	Instructor
Register	Boys Dance	Monday	4:15-5:05pm	6 - 18 years	Mike
Register	Blue Musical Theater	Monday	5:15-6:05pm	6 - 8 years	Calyn
Register	Blue Tap	Tuesday	4:15-5:05pm	6 - 8 years	Olivia
Register	Blue Modern	Tuesday	5:15-6:05pm	6 - 8 years	Jill
Register	Blue Ballet: Mini Variations	Wednesday	4:15-5:05pm	6 - 8 years	Julie Chapnick
Register	Blue Ballet	Saturday	10:30-11:20am	6 - 8 years	Jill
Register	Yellow Jazz	Monday	6:15-7:15pm	9 - 11 years	Calyn
Register	Yellow Tap	Tuesday	5:15-6:15pm	9 - 11 years	Olivia
Register	Yellow Ballet	Wednesday	5:15-6:30pm	9 - 11 years	Julie Chapnick
Register	Yellow Hip Hop	Thursday	4:15-5:15pm	9 - 11 years	Irfan
Register	Yellow Modern	Thursday	5:30-6:30pm	9 - 11 years	Olivia
Register	Yellow Ballet	Saturday	11:30am - 12:45pm	9 - 11 years	Jill
Register	Purple Ballet	Monday	5:30-6:45pm	12 - 18 years	Laura B
Register	Purple Tap	Tuesday	5:00-6:00pm	12 - 18 years	Julie
Register	Purple Jazz	Tuesday	6:15-7:15pm	12 - 18 years	Olivia
Register	POWERPOINTE	Wednesday	6:30-7:30pm	12 - 18 years	Julie Chapnick
Register	Purple Hip Hop	Thursday	5:15-6:15pm	12 - 18 years	Ifran
Register	Purple Modern	Thursday	6:30-7:30pm	12 - 18 years	Olivia
Register	Purple Ballet	Saturday	10:00-11:15am	12 - 18 years	Laura G
Register	Academy Ballet: Water Class	Monday	5:15-6:45pm	By Rec	Mike
Register	Academy Jazz	Tuesday	8:00-9:15pm	By Rec	Julie
Register	Academy Ballet	Wednesday	7:30-9:00pm	By Rec	Julie Chapnick
Register	Advanced Hip-Hop	Thursday	6:15-7:15pm	By Rec	Ifran
Register	Academy Modern	Thursday	7:30-8:45pm	By Rec	Enid
Register	Academy Ballet	Saturday	11:15am - 12:45pm	By Rec	Laura G

ADULT SUMMER CLASSES

Dates: June 17-August 3

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.

Group of adults performing choreography in dance class

Adult Summer Class Schedule

Summer Session 2024

	Class	Day	Time	Age	Instructor
Register	Adult Beginning Tap	Tuesday	6:00-7:00pm	18+ years	Julie Cartier
Register	Adult Continuing Tap	Tuesday	7:00-8:00pm	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	Thursday	7:15-8:15pm	18+ years	Irfan
Register	Adult Continuing Modern	Tuesday	10:00-11:15am	18+ years	Pollux
Register	Adult Open Ballet	Monday	6:45-8:00pm		Laura B
Register	Adult Musical Theater	Monday	7:15-8:15pm		Calyn

New Dates! Adult Intensive

Ages: Adults 18+
Dates: June 10-14, 2024
Times: 6:00-8:30pm
Cost:$220/week ($195 before April 1st!) or $25/class

Kick off your summer by dancing! Join your favorite community of dance-loving friends. 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!