Illinois Conservatory for the Arts IMPACT & Studio Programs
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts, 808 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540
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Illinois Conservatory for the Arts IMPACT & Studio Programs include IMPACT: DANCE, IMPACT: Musical Theater, and a trip to see a show in Chicago. The IMPACT week concludes with a showcase and reception for family and friends. The Studio offers evening and weekend classes in Music, Dance, and Theatre for adolescents and teens.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Schedule: IMPACT is a week-long intensive program offered during summer and winter breaks, with sessions June 22–26, 2026 and July 13–17, 2026; The Studio runs two 12-week evening and weekend sessions throughout the year
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts is a non-profit educational institution. The organization states that it is committed to providing high-level arts programming while engaging students in a comprehensive academic education and believes that creativity and the quest for innovation foster individuality and holistic development. It offers arts areas including Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics & Sculpture), Media Arts (Graphic Design, Animation, Photo & Video), and Arts Business (Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing). The Pilot Program for ICA's K–12 day school is coming soon, where students will engage in a practicum of pre-professional arts training balanced with rigorous academics.
The leadership team includes Artistic Director and Board Co-Chair Chadaé Nichol, Executive Director and Co-founder Dylan Ladd, Board second chair and Co-Founder Julie Hindenburg, Board chair Laurinda Dodgen, and Board member and Co-Founder Kirsten Garrigan. IMPACT brings top professional artists from Broadway, TV and Film, the Dance Community, and beyond to work with students on growing their skills. Staff and collaborators include Broadway performers and conductors, TV/film/theatre actors, recording artists, educators, and arts, development, marketing, communications, and medical professionals.
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts states that it is committed to community engagement, outreach, and fundraising, and hosts events such as concerts, workshops, and community outings. The organization states that it employs staff and admits students of any race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender, religion, and sexual orientation and does not discriminate on these bases in its policies and programs. Testimonials from students and parents describe experiences at ICA, including references to instruction quality, access to high-profile professionals, the impact of the IMPACT program, and the role of scholarships.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
• Ages: 11–18 years old
• Schedule: IMPACT is a week-long intensive program offered during summer and winter breaks, with sessions June 22–26, 2026 and July 13–17, 2026; The Studio runs two 12-week evening and weekend sessions throughout the year
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts is a non-profit educational institution. The organization states that it is committed to providing high-level arts programming while engaging students in a comprehensive academic education and believes that creativity and the quest for innovation foster individuality and holistic development. It offers arts areas including Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics & Sculpture), Media Arts (Graphic Design, Animation, Photo & Video), and Arts Business (Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing). The Pilot Program for ICA's K–12 day school is coming soon, where students will engage in a practicum of pre-professional arts training balanced with rigorous academics.
The leadership team includes Artistic Director and Board Co-Chair Chadaé Nichol, Executive Director and Co-founder Dylan Ladd, Board second chair and Co-Founder Julie Hindenburg, Board chair Laurinda Dodgen, and Board member and Co-Founder Kirsten Garrigan. IMPACT brings top professional artists from Broadway, TV and Film, the Dance Community, and beyond to work with students on growing their skills. Staff and collaborators include Broadway performers and conductors, TV/film/theatre actors, recording artists, educators, and arts, development, marketing, communications, and medical professionals.
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts states that it is committed to community engagement, outreach, and fundraising, and hosts events such as concerts, workshops, and community outings. The organization states that it employs staff and admits students of any race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender, religion, and sexual orientation and does not discriminate on these bases in its policies and programs. Testimonials from students and parents describe experiences at ICA, including references to instruction quality, access to high-profile professionals, the impact of the IMPACT program, and the role of scholarships.
Last updated May 27, 2026.
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