Hyde Park School of Dance

Hyde Park School of Dance offers First Steps, Creative Movement, AcroDance, West African Dance, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, Pre-Ballet 3, Ballet 1, and Ballet 2. Classes are listed at 30, 45, or 60 minutes, with monthly tuition from $65 to $95 depending on the class.

Programs

• First Steps — Ages 18 mos-3 yrs as of 9/1/26; Winter/Spring Session: Ages 18 mos-3 yrs as of 12/1/26 · Sat 9:00am; Sun 9:30am · $65 per month · 30 minutes; adult participation required
• Creative Movement — Ages 3-4 yrs (as of 9/1/26) · Wed 4:00pm; Sat 8:30am; Sat 9:30am; Sun 11:00am · $65 per month · 30 minutes; independent class
• AcroDance — 4-6 · Thu 4:15pm · $75 per month · 45 min
• West African Dance — 4-9 · Fri 4:45pm · $75 per month · 45 min
• Jazz — 6-8 · Wed 5:15pm · $75 per month · 45 min
• Modern — 4-7; 7-12; By permission · Sat 10:00am; Wed 4:15pm; Fri 4:30pm; Sat 9:00am · $75–$95 per month · 45 min or 60 min depending on level
• Tap — 4-7 · Sat 11:30am · $65 per month · 30 minutes
• Pre-Ballet 1 — 4-5 · Thu 4:00pm; Sat 8:30am; Sat 11:00am; Sun 10:15am · $75 per month · 45 min
• Pre-Ballet 2 — 5-6 · Wed 4:30pm; Sat 9:15am · $75 per month · 45 min
• Pre-Ballet 3 — 6-7 · Tue 4:00pm; Fri 4:15pm; Sat 8:45am · $75 per month · 45 min
• Ballet 1 — 7+ yrs · Tue 4:00pm; Sat 10:00am · $95 per month · 60 min
• Ballet 2 — 8+ yrs · Mon 4:15pm; Tue 4:45pm; Sat 10:00am · $95 per month · 60 min

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Price range: $65–$95 per month
• Current session: September-May 2026-2027 schedule (Aug 31–May 10, 2027)
• General schedule: Year-round program divided into 2 sessions: September-May and Summer. Children (18 and under) are automatically enrolled for the full Sep-May session, and tuition is billed monthly. Adults (over 18) enroll in season sessions, Fall and Winter/Spring.
• Facility hours: Mondays & Fridays: 3:00-6:30 pm; Tuesdays-Thursdays: 3:00-7:00 pm; Saturdays: 8:30am - 2:30pm; Sundays: closed

About the provider

Hyde Park School of Dance has served Chicago's South Side since 1993. It puts on 2-3 school-wide public performances each year and has a year-long calendar of public performances around the city.

Registration is first-come, first-served. Class sizes are capped at 10-20 students depending on type and level. After online open enrollment for non-drop-in classes ends, families should contact the office or email [email protected] to see if spots are available. Age ranges are based on the student's age as of September 1, 2026. Students are expected to remain at the same level for the duration of the year. Enrollment is open until March 1, provided the class is not full.

Last updated November 7, 2026.