Dance Classes Near Me

This upbeat and challenging combo class builds on the foundational skills introduced in Level 1 while continuing to develop technique, rhythm, coordination, and performance quality in both jazz and tap dance. Dancers will expand their vocabulary through more complex combinations, across-the-floor progressions, turns, jumps, and rhythmic tap patterns. Class focuses on strengthening musicality, flexibility, precision, and confidence while encouraging students to grow as performers. Students will continue developing strong classroom habits and dance terminology while learning to pick up choreography more quickly and perform with greater expression and style. In jazz, dancers will work on sharper movement quality, transitions, and stage presence, while tap training will emphasize timing, clarity of sounds, and rhythmic accuracy. This class is designed to help dancers build technical skills and confidence as they prepare for more advanced dance training and performance opportunities. This class will participate in a brief recital alongside other dance classes at the end of the semester. Students from Jazz/Tap Level 1 MUST get permission from the instructor to register for this course prior to registration. Required Materials: Black tap shoes Tan jazz shoes Comfortable fitted dancewear Hair secured away from the face Water bottle Dance bag for shoes and personal items This registration fee DOES NOT include costumes. Parents can expect to purchase a costume for their child for the end of semester recital, selected by the instructor of the class. This costume purchase is required and will range from $25-$40 in cost.

Do you love to dance and want to learn more? Is dance a tricky spot for you in Theatre? Are you new to theatre and want to get your feet wet? Been dancing for a long time and want a refresher? This class is for you! Intro to Musical Theatre Dance introduces students to the fundamentals of musical theatre dance technique and performance. Dancers will explore jazz-based movement, musicality, character expression, and storytelling through choreography inspired by Broadway productions. Emphasis is placed on confidence, coordination, stage presence, and ensemble work in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Students will also have a few weeks dedicated to learning introductory tap steps. Students will develop skills that directly support future stage performances, including learning choreography quickly, taking direction, staying in character while dancing, and performing confidently as part of an ensemble. The techniques and performance habits introduced in class will help prepare dancers for TCHA musicals, community theatre productions, auditions, and future musical theatre opportunities both on and off the stage. No prior experience is required for this class. Required Materials: Water Bottle Folder + Paper for notes Pencil / Pen Jazz Shoes Tap Shoes (preferred but not required) Come to class dressed for movement and ready to learn!

Why use your PTO when you can use your WOW Back-Up Care? Join us for a full day of fun, including: - Obstacle courses - Arts & crafts - Playground time - Spanish lessons, and more! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are all included. Full details will be sent out 48 hours before your scheduled day. What to bring: - A complete change of clothes - A sippy cup Location: Back-Up Care operates out of our Harrison Street and Jackson Street locations. Your assigned location will be confirmed 48 hours before your back-up day. Questions? Email us at office@worldofwondercenter.com.

Get ready for a snow-filled adventure at our enchanting crafting class! Children will create magical winter-themed crafts inspired by snowflakes, icy sparkle, and frosty fun. The excitement continues with a special visit from Elsa, who will sing favorite songs, dance with the children, and bring a touch of Arendelle magic to the celebration. Perfect for little ones who love creativity, music, and all things frozen!

Why use your PTO when you can use your WOW Back-Up Care? Join us for a full day of fun, including: - Obstacle courses - Arts & crafts - Playground time - Spanish lessons, and more! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are all included. Full details will be sent out 48 hours before your scheduled day. What to bring: - A complete change of clothes - A sippy cup Location: Back-Up Care operates out of our Harrison Street and Jackson Street locations. Your assigned location will be confirmed 48 hours before your back-up day. Questions? Email us at office@worldofwondercenter.com.

Discover Fun, Leadership, and New Skills at GrowFit Camp! At GrowFit Camp, kids aged 4-10 dive into a world of sports and games, discovering new athletic passions in a fun, supportive environment. For teens aged 13-16, our Counselors-In-Training (CIT) program offers the ultimate mix of leadership training, community service opportunities, and exciting gameplay with younger campers—all while boosting résumés with valuable experience! CITs operate alongside camp counselors under the guidance of a trained coach, learning leadership skills and playing a variety of sports and games. CITs are technically campers, participating fully in camp activities while gaining leadership experience. The program is $30/day with limited spots available each week, requiring a full-session commitment. What to Bring: Water Bottle: Stay hydrated! Refill stations are available on-site. Shoes & Clothing: Comfortable athletic shoes and black athletic shorts or pants are required. Each CIT will receive a camp shirt to wear for the week. Food: Please pack a few snacks and a lunch as the CITs are very active during the day. To join the CIT program, applicants must answer three quick questions after adding the program to their cart. Don’t wait—spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

June 30 - September 3 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30am - 12:00pm Drop off program; for ages 2-4 Travel the globe visiting exotic countries . Create Art masterpieces Experiment with Science Labs. Sing & dance to different Music genres Run obstacle courses. Breathe fresh air at RS Park South and do so much more.

Why use your PTO when you can use your WOW Back-Up Care? Join us for a full day of fun, including: - Obstacle courses - Arts & crafts - Playground time - Spanish lessons, and more! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are all included. Full details will be sent out 48 hours before your scheduled day. What to bring: - A complete change of clothes - A sippy cup Location: Back-Up Care operates out of our Harrison Street and Jackson Street locations. Your assigned location will be confirmed 48 hours before your back-up day. Questions? Email us at office@worldofwondercenter.com.

4-Course Meal - Week #10 MENU Step into the role of a chef! Lil' Chefs can join for the full week or individual days while they learn to plan and prepare complete four-course meals featuring favorites like Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Fricassee, classic mac & cheese, Caesar salad, and mashed garlic potatoes. (Note: The menu is subject to change based on ingredient availability.) ABOUT SUMMER CAMP: Whether your child likes to bake, create, roast, sauté, fry, or blend, we have a camp for all interests. Our camps are organized into 3 age groups, so all chefs team up with their peers. All chefs will get to taste everything that they cook. All recipes will be sent home for later preparation. A child may also pack up any uneaten tastings to share at home. This is a hands-on cooking camp. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit our FAQ page at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-faq.html Please view our full list of Summer Camps at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-schedule-registration.html PLEASE NOTE: **We are a nut-free school and can accommodate ONLY and ALL nut allergies. We cannot accommodate any other allergies and/or food restrictions. If children have gluten or dairy sensitivity, they can participate but cannot taste. ** If a class/camp is not filled, we will combine age groups as we see appropriate and assign a task(s) based on skill level. For our Tiny Chefs ages 4-6, we use time fillers because our little ones get tired of cooking for 3 hours, and/or it is difficult to keep their attention for this long period. So, our Chefs will play games, or let our Tiny Chefs color, or play other food-related games to finish our time. Unless you purchase a 30-minute Pre-Care pass, you may arrive NO MORE THAN 10 minutes early for check-in, and you MUST stay with your child until the start of camp. Also, unless you purchase an After-Care pass, any guardian who is late picking up their child will be charged $50 for every 10-minute increment upon completion of the camp – unless we are notified of the tardiness in advance. Refund Policy Please be advised that summer camp fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. If advance notice is given, you may transfer it to a different week, if available. A $10 transfer fee will apply.

Discover Fun, Leadership, and New Skills at GrowFit Camp! At GrowFit Camp, kids aged 4-12 dive into a world of sports and games, discovering new athletic passions in a fun, supportive environment. For teens aged 13-16, our Counselors-In-Training (CIT) program offers the ultimate mix of leadership training, community service opportunities, and exciting gameplay with younger campers—all while boosting résumés with valuable experience! CITs operate alongside camp counselors under the guidance of a trained coach, learning leadership skills and playing a variety of sports and games. CITs are technically campers, participating fully in camp activities while gaining leadership experience. The program is $30/day with limited spots available each week, requiring a full-session commitment. What to Bring: Water Bottle: Stay hydrated! Refill stations are available on-site. Shoes & Clothing: Comfortable athletic shoes and black athletic shorts or pants are required. Each CIT will receive a camp shirt to wear for the week. Food: Please pack a few snacks and a lunch as the CITs are very active during the day. To join the CIT program, applicants must answer three quick questions after adding the program to their cart. Don’t wait—spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

We are going to TRY EVERTHING this Summer! Join us for summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by Zootopia! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Zootopia will bring your child's favorite characters and songs to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Get ready to flip the world upside down at our Stranger Things-inspired Theater Camp! Designed especially for middle schoolers, this immersive experience blends acting, imagination, and adventure into one unforgettable week. Campers will dive into the mysterious world of Hawkins as they bring scenes to life from both the hit TV series and its thrilling Broadway stage adaptation. From intense dramatic moments to fun character interactions, students will explore acting techniques, character development, and stage presence while working in teams. But that’s not all—just like Mike and the gang, campers will gather around the table for epic Dungeons & Dragonssessions! Guided by camp instructors, they’ll create characters, build stories, and embark on imaginative quests that inspire creativity and collaboration. The week wraps up with a showcase where campers share their scenes and stories with family and friends. Whether you love acting, fantasy games, or just want to try something new, this camp is your portal to creativity, courage, and a little bit of supernatural fun. Are you ready to step into the Upside Down?

We are going to TRY EVERTHING this Summer! Join us for summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by Zootopia! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Zootopia will bring your child's favorite characters and songs to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Get ready to see how far you'll go into summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by Moana! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Moana will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Rebel Art Summer Camps are full of exploration, creative excitement, and just plain fun! Much like our teen school year classes, we will offer the flexibility of having planned projects for those who don't necessarily have a clear idea of what to create, as well as more of an open studio for those who are ready to dive into all those projects in their heads (with the guidance of our teachers). We offer everything from drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, printmaking to sculpture. Please note that due to time constraints, we do not offer ceramics in this program during summer camps (please check out our Rebel Ceramics program if interested in working with ceramics). We break up the week by hosting camp in different locations. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays are hosted at the studio at 1444 South Main st., and Tuesdays/Thursdays we meet at local parks. This unique opportunity is only offered during summer camps and is incredibly special as it allows campers to experience working in plein air (from life outside) as well as in the studio for a complete art experience. Please note that we keep a close watch on the weather and air quality and will relocate to the studio if it will be too hot or poor air.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for age 12 and up emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed art-making under the guidance of the instructor. Individual goals are established and records of progress kept. A sketchbook is required for this class. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. Students new to ADEX are required to complete 3-4 prerequisite projects that introduce new mediums and the fundamentals of composition, color, and form. These projects also serve to familiarize students with the studio’s layout, proper setup and cleanup procedures, as well as essential steps in project planning. These prerequisites are completed at the students’ pace and typically take at least one session to complete.

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development. This is an outdoor class from 10:30am-11:15am on Saturdays, located at the Lincoln Common Plaza, 2345 N Lincoln Avenue. RAIN PROTOCOL: In case of inclement weather, class will be canceled via email by 9:00am. Summer 2026 Class Schedule: June 27 - Hamilton July 11 - Frozen July 25 - The Lion King August 1 - Moana August 15 - Wizard of Oz RAIN DATE: Saturday, August 29

Why use your PTO when you can use your WOW Back-Up Care? Join us for a full day of fun, including: - Obstacle courses - Arts & crafts - Playground time - Spanish lessons, and more! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are all included. Full details will be sent out 48 hours before your scheduled day. What to bring: - A complete change of clothes - A sippy cup Location: Back-Up Care operates out of our Harrison Street and Jackson Street locations. Your assigned location will be confirmed 48 hours before your back-up day. Questions? Email us at office@worldofwondercenter.com.

Why use your PTO when you can use your WOW Back-Up Care? Join us for a full day of fun, including: - Obstacle courses - Arts & crafts - Playground time - Spanish lessons, and more! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are all included. Full details will be sent out 48 hours before your scheduled day. What to bring: - A complete change of clothes - A sippy cup Location: Back-Up Care operates out of our Harrison Street and Jackson Street locations. Your assigned location will be confirmed 48 hours before your back-up day. Questions? Email us at office@worldofwondercenter.com.

Why use your PTO when you can use your WOW Back-Up Care? Join us for a full day of fun, including: - Obstacle courses - Arts & crafts - Playground time - Spanish lessons, and more! Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are all included. Full details will be sent out 48 hours before your scheduled day. What to bring: - A complete change of clothes - A sippy cup Location: Back-Up Care operates out of our Harrison Street and Jackson Street locations. Your assigned location will be confirmed 48 hours before your back-up day. Questions? Email us at office@worldofwondercenter.com.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 8 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our school year curriculum for age 12 and up emphasizes personal responsibility and self-directed art-making under the guidance of the instructor. Individual goals are established and records of progress kept. A sketchbook is required for this class. This program does not require students to have prior art-making experience. Students new to ADEX are required to complete 3-4 prerequisite projects that introduce new mediums and the fundamentals of composition, color, and form. These projects also serve to familiarize students with the studio’s layout, proper setup and cleanup procedures, as well as essential steps in project planning. These prerequisites are completed at the students’ pace and typically take at least one session to complete.