Performing Arts Classes in Chicago, IL

Lunge & Elastic In this class, you will learn your 2nd most common transition step and your 2nd fundamental beginner Zouk element: The Release Break and Lunge! You’ll also learn Elastic which is one of our favorite, and most fun, beginner moves. Elasticity, expansion of frame, and activation are some of the cool & interesting techniques...

Lateral & Open In this class, you will learn how to utilize your Virodinha to transition to 1 of the 2 most fundamental beginner Zouk elements: the Lateral! We’ll cover body rotation and footwork technique in this criss-cross move and also two different exits back to basic. The “Open” in the Class title is referring to our 2nd Lateral exit...

Are you interested in getting into a theater class, shaking off the dust, and activating your creativity?  This class allows students to discover the Piven Technique by learning theatre games and improvisation in a fun, supportive, ensemble-based environment. Perfect for all students looking to discover and re-discover our work!

Left Pass, Cross Step & Virodinha In this class, we play with some variations of core moves that aren’t necessarily fundamental but have definitely made their presence in a social dance very common and popular. The Left Pass is an over-rotated variation of the basic, the Cross Step is a linear version of the Lunge step, and lastly, we’ll...

The Expressive Body: A Two-day Alexander Technique Intensive for Actors It’s easy to get tense and clench up your body when you perform. Tension creeps in when we’re nervous, self conscious, or afraid of not being enough. Imagine the most beautiful nights sky the world has ever seen-but its covered by a layer of thick, gray clouds. It doesn’t...

This class really opens up your swing vocabulary using different hand connections and longer 6-count patterns to add variety to your dancing. Pre-requisite: Swing I What should I wear: Be comfy! There is no dress code, however, it always feels better to dress for the occasion. We recommend the following be it modern or vintage: Gentlemen: ...

Frisbee, Yo-Yo, Boomerang In this class, we move up to the advanced-beginner portion of our core-class topics. We put that traveling turn for follows from our Lateral class to work as all of these Zouk elements use this turn in more advanced ways. We’ll focus on refining that turn technique for follows and clarity/precision of lead while staying...

Todrick Hall - "Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels" (stilettos optional) Our sexiest DivaDance class features burlesque-inspired moves with the occasional prop (stilettos or chairs). Add in lots of hair-eography and you’re basically an un-basic video vixen by the end. Wear your stilettos or heeled boots and prepare to take a walk on the wild side. No heels?...

Come and learn different Latin dances! 1st Thursday of every Month - Mambo ! Let’s go to Cuba! And learn to dance the Mambo, made popular by films like West Side Story and Dirty Dancing. We will also take a look at Danzon-Mambo and if you don’t know about Danzon-TRUST ME-you want to know! So join me and explore the rhythms, music, and...

This class will blend 6-count, 8-count and Side by Side, KickAway and Chase Charleston patterns together. Building on the outrageously helpful technique of all the Lindy IIs, this is the class will add even more spice to your rhythmic romps on the dance floor. Lindy III A and B may be taken in any order.  Pre-requisite: At least two sessions...

The Vixen Workout is a hip-hop, cardio dance fitness class, to give women everywhere an opportunity to release their everyday roles for just an hour and cut loose in a club-like atmosphere, yet in secure environment.

This hour long class is focused on providing the tools to tap into your inner Drag King persona. During this session we will explore the many components that create a noteworthy Drag King performance from costuming, character development, movement and physicality and beyond.  This class will include a warm up but will be mostly focused on learning...

We don't have to zip-zap back and forth across the stage to be interesting and engaging; slowing it down and moving with intention can build incredible anticipation and leave the audience drooling. We'll explore how to slow ourselves down through confidence-building exercises and learn a sensual and captivating routine. Wear comfortable clothing that...

Take ballroom dance lessons - Latin Style. Contemporary Latin dances are the "in" dances. Learn today's hottest dances - the Merengue,and Rhumba - in a fun and relaxed atmosphere while improving your rhythm, coordination, and developing your sense of space on the dance floor. This class is designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals. Wednesdays...

This workshop is a Masterclass on using Canon’s mid-level cinema camera, the C200. You will learn the fundamentals of prepping, rigging and shooting with the camera, as well as advanced topics such as lighting, camera movement and color grading. You will learn how to choose the right shooting mode for a particular project, how to work around common...