
Chicago is currently home to an ever-expanding performing arts community, and has established itself as the Midwestern capital of the Arts.
Diverse cultures and an array of entertainment and attractions have transformed Chicago into an important cultural center with flourishing art, dance, music and theater communities. It is currently the third largest city in the USA, and plays a vital role as the Midwestern capital of our nation. If you are headed to Chicago for dance, its wide range of class opportunities will allow your students to hone their skills and showcase their talent.
Unique and Exciting Performance Opportunities:
- Adler Planetarium
- Chicago’s Navy Pier
- The Daley Center
- Field Museum
- Fourth Presbyterian Church
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- 360 Chicago at the John Hancock Center
- Millennium Park
Extraordinary Educational Experiences
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Music Festivals Music Festival Tours can be arranged in one of our many festival locations throughout North America. They are produced with your direct input and guidance and are customized and individually priced to meet the specific needs of your group educationally, socially and economically. |
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Customized Music Masterclasses & Workshops Educational Performance Tours is proud to offer an array of “Extraordinary Educational Experiences in Music” featuring a roster of “World Class Clinicians and Current Performing Artists – All waiting to raise your students level of performance and love of the performing arts. |
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Customized Theatre Masterclasses & Workshops Educational Performance Tours is proud to offer an array of “Extraordinary Educational Experiences in Musical Theatre and Drama” featuring a roster of “World Class Artists, Principal Performers and Industry Insiders – All waiting to raise your students level of performance and love of the performing arts. |
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Customized Dance Masterclasses & Workshops Educational Performance Tours is proud to offer an array of “Extraordinary Educational Experiences in Dance” featuring a roster of “World Class Dancers, Choreographers and Current Performing Artists – All waiting to raise your students level of performance and love of the performing arts. |
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The Performance Exchange Program for Music Through our unmatched resources in music and the Performing Arts, Educational Performance Tours has unparalleled connections and relationships with some of North America’s most prestigious and successful high school performing arts programs. |
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The Performance Exchange Program for Dance Through our unmatched resources in dance and the Performing Arts, Educational Performance Tours has unparalleled connections and relationships with some of North America’s most prestigious and successful high school performing arts programs. |
Additional Dance Classes Available in the Chicago Area:
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Giordano Dance Center Gus Giordano Dance provides the highest quality dance performance and dance instruction in all dance styles with an emphasis on GUS GIORDANO JAZZ technique. Gus Giordano, the “godfather of Jazz Dance”, and his wife Peg opened the school in 1953. Gus’ daughter, Amy, continues her parents legacy. Gus Giordano Dance is comprised of professional dancers, as well as pre-professional and youth company members.Gus Giordano Dance professionals teach private master classes in all styles & teachers receive DVD & notes of Gus Giordano choreography learned in class when they select a Giordano Jazz class! |
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Joel Hall Dance Center Their mission is to use the arts to enrich lives through dance education & performance. They offer 120 classes each week for beginners through professional level. |
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Visceral Dance Center As one of the top training facilities in the country, Visceral Dance Center is known for its positive environment, exceptional faculty and spacious facility. The Center allows dance to be easily accessible to all individuals, from the beginning dancer to the seasoned professional. Visceral Dance Center upholds the highest level of respect for its students, instructors, and staff and is committed to challenging artists to reach their fullest potential in an environment which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. |
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The Ruth Page Foundation School of Dance This open school aims to provide the highest level of training to young dancers, professionals, and those who study dance for personal enrichment. |