Illinois Conservatory for the Arts

Illinois Conservatory for the Arts offers IMPACT: Musical Theater and The Studio. IMPACT: Musical Theater is a week-long intensive program with a trip to see a show in Chicago, and it ends with a showcase and reception for family and friends. The Studio offers classes in Music, Dance, and Theatre during evening and weekend sessions throughout the year.

Programs

• IMPACT: Musical Theater — middle and high school students · Week-long intensive program offered during summer and winter breaks. Includes a trip to see a show in Chicago and ends with a showcase and reception for family and friends.
• The Studio — adolescents and teens · Evening & weekend classes; two 12-week sessions throughout the year · Offers classes in Music, Dance, and Theatre.

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Current session: IMPACT Winter (Dec 27–Dec 30, 2026)
• General schedule: IMPACT is offered during summer and winter breaks. The Studio offers evening and weekend classes throughout the year.

About the provider

Illinois Conservatory for the Arts is a non-profit educational institution in the Western suburbs of Chicago. The leadership team includes Laurinda Dodgen, Board Chair; Chadaé Nichol, Board Co-Chair and Artistic Director; Julie Hindenburg, Board Second Chair; Anissa Danley; Kirsten Garrigan; Erika Hannah; Dr. Roger Iliff; Freeda Warren; Arun Karumanchi; Dylan Ladd, Executive Director; and Darby Beasley. ICA hosts concerts, workshops, and community outings, and it has a nondiscriminatory policy for staff and student admission.

Nondiscriminatory policy: ICA employs staff and admits students of any race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender, religion, and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

What families say

“The quality of instruction and the opportunities provided here are unmatched.” — ICABeing part of ICA has opened so many doors for me and helped me discover my passion.

“My child joined ICA at a vulnerable time in her life and this program truly helped her gain self-confidence, overcome obstacles, become more self-aware, and find skills inside her that she never thought she would have.” — ANDREEA, PARENT

“ICA gave me the tools to grow as an artist and the confidence to enjoy creating theater. The welcoming community here is like no other.” — LEON, STUDENT

Last updated August 26, 2026.