pmdance

pmdance offers Youth Modern Dance classes that use movement play and exercises that present the student with physical challenges and problem solving. The program also offers a range of adult classes, including Adult Cecchetti Based Ballet Technique, Adult and Youth Modern Dance Technique, Adult Ballet Conditioning, Adult Yoga/Pilates, Adult Ballet I, Adult Ballet II, Adult Ballet III, Adult Mixed-level Modern Dance, and Adult Multi-level Yoga/Pilates. Introductory free classes are available on Thursday, 8/27, at 6:00 p.m. for Mixed Level Yoga/Pilates, and on Saturday, 8/29, at 9:30 a.m. for Mixed Level Ballet Conditioning and 10:45 a.m. for Beginning/Intermediate Ballet.

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Schedule: Fall '26 Session runs from 9/8/26 to 12/12/26, with Youth Modern Dance on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and multiple adult class options on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
• Price: Adult Single Admission and Adult 5 Class Card are available for any adult classes offered

After over 40 years teaching, working in cultural administration, choreographing, and dancing professionally, Phil Martini has established this residency as pmdance. Phil Martini leads pmdance. pmdance is an Arts Partner in Residence at the Chicago Park District's River Park. The program shares the statement: “I hope you will join me, whether you are a beginner, taking class for conditioning, enjoyment, or have built a life in dance as I have. We have so much to explore together.”

Last updated July 29, 2026.