Community Dance Program

Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Location of Community Dance Program campNortheastern Illinois University, 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

About

The Community Dance Program offers Pre-Dance, Pre-Ballet, Basic Ballet, Ballet I, Jazz Dance, Musical Theater Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet II, and Beginning Ballet/Ballet I. Sessions run each fall, winter/spring, and summer, with classes listed on Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Programs

  • Pre-Dance — ages 3-4 · Saturdays 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Pre-Ballet — ages 5-6 · Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Basic Ballet — ages 7-8 · Saturdays 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  • Ballet I — ages 9-11 · Saturdays 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
  • Jazz Dance — ages 11-16 · Tuesdays 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Musical Theater Dance — ages 15 to adult · Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Hip Hop — ages 10-16 · Wednesdays 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Ballet II — ages 10-15 · Thursdays 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Beginning Ballet/Ballet I — ages 13 to adult · Thursdays 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.

At a glance

  • Ages: 3–18 years old
  • General schedule: Sessions run each fall, winter/spring and summer.

About the provider

The Community Dance Program at Northeastern is a dance and body movement curriculum designed with the beginning/intermediate student in mind. The various courses offered are age-appropriate and cater to participants from the community-at-large.

Enrollment is managed by Northeastern's Office of Community and Professional Education (CAPE). Online registration and initial payment is due by the first class. Payment in full or payment plan options are available at the time of registration. Refunds are not issued after the first week of classes. New students will be assessed by the teacher to determine whether the class is appropriate for the age and ability of the student. The teacher's determination is final. Courses with fewer than six students enrolled may be canceled. Contact CAPE at [email protected] or (773) 442-5080.

Last updated November 7, 2026.

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