If you'd like some guidance with regards to which class or level to enroll your child in, please contact Kim Davis.
Youth Dance Classes
Classes, private lessons, and workshops in the session beginning the week of August 30, 2021 will meet either IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Check class listings for locations!
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Read more about our return to in-person instruction, and our health and safety protocols. »
The Old Town School's Youth Dance Program provides opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience levels. From beginner to advanced, from ballet to West African, from Mini Dancers to Teens: we’ve got a place for you to explore and be challenged. Because dance education is for everybody and every body!
All Skills Welcome
Both boys and girls will make new friends and have lots of fun in our encouraging dance classes, for all skill levels.
Group Classes & Showcases
Group classes have 4–10 students for 8 or 16-week sessions, ending with either an in-studio observation or an on-stage recital for friends and family to attend.
Get Comfy
Wear comfortable dance attire or exercise clothes. (Additional unique requirements will be listed in class descriptions.)
Ballet
Ballet at the Old Town School is an introduction to the classical and modern dance styles for boys and girls. With ballet positions, terminology, basic steps, barre work, and floorwork, this class furthers your child's understanding of dance fundamentals, expression through movement, and graceful poise.
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Jazz & Hip-Hop
In our fast-paced Jazz dance classes, we'll incorporate swing, African, hip-hop, salsa, and even a touch of ballet. Each week brings new moves and a new combination with its own unique approach. Our Hip-Hop classes will get your child up and moving and having fun! These classes will introduce dancers to the basic footwork, rhythms, musicality, and history of Hip-hop in a casual, friendly environment.
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Creative Movement
Learn fundamental dance steps and terminology, and use movement games and activities to learn combinations and encourage creativity. As your child progresses through the program, more challenging steps and combinations are introduced along with some dance history.
More InfoBallet 1: ages 12 & up
BeginnerNew!
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to begin their ballet education in an inclusive and positive environment, please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org. We are also offering private lessons in most genres for all ages!
minutes · Once a week for weeks
Ballet Levels 3 and 4
Intermediate
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to continue their ballet education beyond our current offerings please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org. We are also offering private lessons in most genres for all ages!
70 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Pre-Ballet
Beginner
Saturday or Sunday with Nichola Goss or Julianne Rice
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Ballet 1: ages 5 & 6
Beginner
Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday with Nichola Goss or Julianne Rice
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Ballet 1: ages 7-9
Beginner
Sunday with Nichola Goss
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Beginner Friendly!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Ballet 1: 12 & up
Beginner
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to continue their jazz education beyond our level 1 offerings please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org. We are also offering private lessons in most genres for all ages!
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Ballet 2 : ages 7-9
Intermediate
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to continue their education beyond Ballet 1 please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org.
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Ballet 2: ages 9-12
IntermediateNew!
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to continue their ballet education beyond our level 1 offerings please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org. We are also offering private lessons in most genres for all ages!
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Jazz Dance 1: ages 5 & up
Beginner
Saturday with Julianne Rice
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
In-person option available!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Jazz Dance 1: ages 8 and up
Beginner
Monday with Allison Grabarczyk
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Jazz Dance 2
Intermediate
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to continue their jazz education beyond our level 1 offerings please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org. We are also offering private lessons in most genres for all ages!
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Jazz Dance 3
Advanced
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again or for private lessons, please email Allison Grabarczyk with your contact information.
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Kangaroos: Family Dance
Open to All
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Allison Grabarczyk with your contact information.
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Mini Dancers: ages 3 & 4
Beginner
Monday or Wednesday with Maria Blanco or Julianne Rice
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
In-person option available!
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Hip-Hop 1: ages 5 & 6
Beginner
Monday or Wednesday with Maria Blanco
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Youth Street Dance/Hip-Hop: ages 7 to 12
Open to All
Monday or Wednesday with Maria Blanco
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Youth Modern Dance
Beginner
We would LOVE to add this class back to our normal schedule! If you have a dancer who is interested in expanded or beginning their dance education with us in this genre please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org with your contact information.
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Youth Contemporary Dance
Beginner
We would LOVE to bring this class back to our regular schedule! If you have a dancer who is ready to continue their education in this genre with us please reach out to Allison Grabarczyk at allison.grabarczyk@oldtownschool.org with your contact information.
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
West African Dance - Family
Open to All
Sunday with Idy Ciss
60 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Join us for this exciting family class and learn basic rhythms and moves from West Africa!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tap 1: ages 5-8
Beginner
Wednesday with Allison Grabarczyk or India Monae
45 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tap 1: ages 8 & up
BeginnerNew!
Monday with Allison Grabarczyk
60 minutes · Once a week for 7 weeks
New Class!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Upcoming Sessions
- Classes start week of Aug 30
- Classes start week of Oct 25
