Dancewerks

Dancewerks offers Dance Studio Classes, Musical Theater Training, Performance Opportunities, National Werkshops, and Regional Werkshops. It also offers Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jumps Turns and Progressions, Pointe, and Musical Theater Dance, plus the Midwest Dance Collective and The Entertainers.

Programs

• Dance Studio Classes
• Musical Theater Training
• Performance Opportunities
• National Werkshops
• Regional Werkshops
• Ballet / Jazz / Contemporary / Lyrical / Jumps Turns and Progressions / Pointe / Musical Theater Dance
• Midwest Dance Collective — A semi-professional concert dance ensemble; audition-based youth ensemble.
• The Entertainers — A musical theater dance ensemble.

About the provider

Dancewerks Dance Production Company was founded in 1984. Ellen Werksman is the director. The mission says Dancewerks is dedicated to the development of the individual aspiring performing artist, using the foundations and techniques in dance and working with the artist to define goals, curate an educational experience, and provide real life experiences in the world of dance. Ms. Werksman’s Midwest Dance Collective and Dancewerks students often donate performances for local charitable organizations in Barrington and Chicago’s Northwest suburbs.

Our classes are designed according to ability and skill-set, not age specific. The dance curriculum is progressive and consistent attendance is mandatory. The main season runs from September through May. Pointe class enrollment is by invitation only with teachers consent. Tuition is non-refundable and no pro-rating of classes is allowed. Missed classes must be made up within the session.

Last updated August 23, 2026.