Summer Session: June 15 - *August 1, 2026
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 9/1/2026.
*Some programs continue after August 1.
DCE SUMMER COMPANY: Innovative storytelling through dance.
A Little Princess
Ages: 10-18 as of 9/1/2026
Dates: July 20-August 7
Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $1627 ($1411 before April 1st!)
Our ensemble needs you! Join Director Béa Rashid and DCE’s talented faculty to develop a world premiere dance theater work inspired by A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This enchanting story follows Sara Crewe, a young girl with a kind heart and a vivid imagination, as she embarks on a journey of inner strength and self-discovery. From younger artists to the most advanced dancers, students will get the full professional dance company experience. This exciting, expanded program includes three 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, August 6. Be part of the magic!
SumCo Scholarship Audition: Friday, April 10, 4:30-5:30pm
SUMMER COMPANY JUNIOR
Creative, kid-inspired camps!
Ages: 6-9 as of 9/1/26 (rising 1st-4th grade)
Dates:
July 6-10: ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE – Dance along with two of your favorite characters, inspired by the books of Mo Willems.
July 13-July 17: DANCE SHOE, GUMSHOE! – Build your own mystery, follow the clues, and solve the case in this creative dance adventure.
Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $425/camp ($375 before April 1st!) Sign up for both and save $100!
Join us this summer as we make magic! 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 out doors at a local park and will culminate in an inventive performance for family and friends!
Expanded! 8-Day Ballet/Jazz Intensive
Ages: 12-22 as of 9/1/26 or by recommendation (classes offered at TWO levels)
Dates: June 15-18 (Ballet) and June 22-25 (Jazz)
Times: Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $959 ($875 before April 1st!)
Also available as individual 4-day intensives at $498/session ($449 before April 1!)
From pirouettes and pliés to lindies and leaps, immerse yourself in eight days of in-depth classes and repertory led by DCE pros! This 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. Informal showings in Studio5 will be held on the Thursday of each week.
PRIMARY DIVISION & ACCESSIBLE DANCE WEEKLY CLASSES
Dates: June 15-August 1 (DCE is closed on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, July 4)
Cost: $133 for 45-minute classes, $119 for 30-minute classes
Tiny Toes is for dancers who turn three as of June 1, 2026 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 15-August 1, 2025| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Tiny Toes | Tuesday | 4:15-4:45pm | 3 - 3.5 years | Hanley |
| Register | Little Dancers, Big Moves | Tuesday | 4:45-5:30pm | 3.5 - 5 years | Hanley |
| Register | Little Dancers, Big Moves | Wednesday | 4:30-5:15pm | 3.5 - 5 years | Calyn |
| Register | Little Dancers, Big Moves | Saturday | 9:15-10:00am | 3.5 - 5 years | Allie |
| Register | Everybody Dance | Tuesday | 5:30-6:15pm | 5 - 25 years | Hanley |
Passport to Dance Schedule
| Class | Day | Time | Age | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Blue Ballet: Mini Variations | Monday | 4:30-5:20pm | 6 - 8 years | Julie Chapnick |
| Register | Blue Modern | Tuesday | 4:15-5:05pm | 6 - 8 years | Rae |
| Register | Blue Musical Theater | Wednesday | 5:15-6:05pm | 6 - 8 years | Calyn |
| Register | Blue Tap/Hip-Hop | Thursday | 5:15-6:05pm | 6 - 8 years | Kelsey |
| Register | Blue Ballet | Saturday | 10:00-10:50am | 6 - 8 years | Allie |
| Register | Yellow Modern | Tuesday | 5:15-6:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Rae |
| Register | Yellow Hip Hop | Tuesday | 6:15-7:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Rae |
| Register | Yellow Ballet | Wednesday | 5:00-6:00pm | 9 - 11 years | Vicki |
| Register | Yellow Jazz | Thursday | 5:00-6:00pm | 9 - 11 years | Joey |
| Register | Yellow Tap | Thursday | 6:15-7:15pm | 9 - 11 years | Kelsey |
| Register | Yellow Ballet | Saturday | 11:00am - 12:00pm | 9 - 11 years | Allie |
| Register | Purple Continuing Ballet | Monday | 4:45-6:00pm | 12 - 18 years | Laura B |
| Register | Purple Beginning Ballet | Monday | 5:30-6:30pm | 12 - 18 years | Julie Chapnick |
| Register | Purple Tap | Tuesday | 5:00-6:00pm | 12 - 18 years | Julie |
| Register | Purple Hip Hop | Tuesday | 6:15-7:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Olivia |
| Register | POWERPOINTE | Wednesday | 6:00-7:00pm | 12 - 18 years | Vicki |
| Register | Purple Jazz | Wednesday | 7:15-8:15pm | 12 - 18 years | Calyn |
| Register | Purple Contemporary | Thursday | 6:00-7:00pm | 12 - 18 years | Joey |
| Register | Purple Continuing Ballet | Saturday | 10:15-11:30am | 12 - 18 years | Laura G |
| Register | Academy Ballet | Monday | 6:30-8:00pm | By Rec | Julie Chapnick |
| Register | Academy Hip-Hop | Tuesday | 5:15-6:15pm | By Rec | Olivia |
| Register | Academy Jazz | Tuesday | 7:00-8:15pm | By Rec | Julie |
| Register | Academy Ballet | Wednesday | 7:00-8:30pm | By Rec | Vicki |
| Register | Academy Contemporary | Thursday | 7:00-8:15pm | By Rec | Joey |
| Register | Academy Ballet | Saturday | 11:30am - 1:00pm | By Rec | Laura G |
ADULT SUMMER CLASSES
Dates: June 15-August 1 (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 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 |