Dance

dance

The art of dance is a wonderful gift; it helps develop rhythm, coordination, balance, and posture while promoting confidence, character, self-esteem, and physical fitness. Thus, our mission is to provide an environment in which students can explore various forms of movement in a fun and creative way while fostering technique and skills. 

info-icon2 Rebecca Goldberg at rgoldberg@skokieparks.org

Please note that while classes may display below as available, registration does not open until the following dates:
•  Winter: December 15 for residents, December 22 for non-residents
•  Spring: March 15 for residents, March 22 for non-residents
•  Summer: May 15 for residents, May 22 for non-residents
•  Fall: August 15 for residents, August 22 for non-residents

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Devonshire Dance Competition Team is for dancers that want to take their dance training a step further. Dancers interested in the team must be enrolled in a ballet class and a technique class in the genre in which they are competing at Devonshire. Dancers will participate in four regional competitions and must be wiling to practice above and beyond. This will be a year-round commitment ending with a performance in the annual recital and at Skokie's Backlot Bash. Auditions take place annually in late summer.

Dance_Ensemble_logoThe Devonshire Dance Ensemble is our resident dance company allowing Devonshire students to perform in a Fall and Spring Showcase as well as open and close our annual recital. Directed by Tony Springs, DDE is a performance group and not a class, so dancers will need to be enrolled in at least one dance class at Devonshire in order to participate. Ensemble members will perform a wide range of dance styles taught by our instructors, and learn performance and ensemble etiquette. 
 

Dance Parties are offered for ages 4 and above at the Devonshire Cultural Center. For more information on birthdays at Devonshire, click here.

This summer all dance classes are drop-in.

Enjoy the flexibility to take dance classes on your schedule with our Class Passes! Purchase a set of
passes and use them for any class we offer. Once your passes run out, buy more if you want to keep dancing! Class Passes are valid only for our summer session: June 9–August 3.

Check out our full schedule of classes by clicking here.

To purchase your dance pass, click here.

Storybook Dance

Tiny dancers will be introduced to the world of ballet through creative movement, imaginative play, and rhythm skills to help support their motor skill and coordination development. Class is set up as a playful atmosphere through the use of props, games, and movement adventures.
Disney Dancers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
4:30 pm- 5:15 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Twinkle Dancers

Tiny dancers will be introduced to the world of ballet through creative movement, imaginative play, and rhythm skills to help support their motor skill and coordination development. Class is set up as a playful atmosphere through the use of props, games, and movement adventures.
Twinkle Dancers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-5/23
9:45 am-10:30 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Tiny Ballet / Jazz

Tiny dancers will be introduced to the world of ballet through creative movement, imaginative play, and rhythm skills to help support their motor skill and coordination development. Class is set up as a playful atmosphere through the use of props, games, and movement adventures.
Tiny Ballet / Jazz
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Tiny Ballet/Tap

Tiny dancers will be introduced to the world of ballet through creative movement, imaginative play, and rhythm skills to help support their motor skill and coordination development. Class is set up as a playful atmosphere through the use of props, games, and movement adventures.
Tiny Ballet/Tap
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Mini Movers

This class that focuses on our littlest movers and shakers! Join us for a parent (or other grown up!) and child class where you can jump, shake, wiggle, and play together! This creative movement based class focuses on the exploration of music, space, and motor skills all done through dance and play. We use our imaginations to expand your little one's movement vocabulary while creating bonding experiences and wonderful memories. Instructor: Allison Grabarcyzk
Mini Movers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
4:00 pm- 4:30 pm
AGES
1 - 3
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$84.00 / $104.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Pre-Ballet

Tiny dancers will be introduced to the world of ballet through creative movement, imaginative play, and rhythm skills to help support their motor skill and coordination development. Class is set up as a playful atmosphere through the use of props, games, and movement adventures.
Pre-Ballet
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
5 - 6
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Pre-Ballet
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-5/23
10:30 am-11:15 am
AGES
5 - 6
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Ballet

Young dancers will learn foundational ballet basics that include technique, core stability and balance, rhythm, and terminology that will help them progress and improve their movement vocabulary. Classes consist of barre exercises, center work, and across the floor combinations.
Ballet I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-5/23
11:15 am-12:15 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet I/II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
8 - 10
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
10 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
11 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$364.00 / $452.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet IV
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
8:30 pm- 9:45 pm
AGES
13 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$98.00 / $122.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Pre-Pointe Conditioning
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
6:00 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
10 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$84.00 / $104.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Jazz

This popular class teaches the basics of jazz isolations, rhythm, core strength, and musicality. This self expressive form of dance encourages individuality and confidence in a dancer. This is a fun and feel good class where we focus on flexibility, coordination, and dance technique.
Jazz I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Jazz II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
10 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Jazz III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/14
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Hip Hoppers

In these upbeat classes, students will learn beginning steps to improve flexibility and develop coordination and balance. Class will focus on musicality, rhythm, and footwork by dancing in music games and across the floor while learning the beginning of hip hop technique.
Hip Hoppers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
5 - 7
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Hip Hop

In these upbeat classes, students will learn beginning steps to improve flexibility and develop coordination and balance. Class will focus on musicality, rhythm, and footwork by dancing in music games and across the floor while learning the beginning of hip hop technique.
Hip Hop I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
5:30 pm- 6:15 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Hip Hop I/II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
6:15 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
9 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Hip Hop II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
7:15 pm- 8:15 pm
AGES
11 - 14
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Hip Hop III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
8:15 pm- 9:15 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Tap

Tap your toes to our favorite tunes as you learn tap steps. Dancers will explore the fundamental steps of tap dance and learn tap terminology through center floor and barre exercises, creative movement, and across the floor exercises. As the levels increase so does the technique, skills, clarity of sound, and increase of speed.
Tap I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
5:15 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$87.00 / $87.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet/Jazz
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/10-5/23
12:15 pm- 1:00 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$87.00 / $87.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Tap II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
10 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Tap III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Contemporary

This class is a fusion of several styles of dance including modern, lyrical, ballet, and jazz. Dancers will experience new levels of expressiveness and explore various qualities and dynamics in movement. As dancers progress to higher levels, their range of movement and styles will expand. Contemporary includes floorwork, inversions, across the floor, and combination phrase-work.
Contemporary I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
9 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Contemporary II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
9 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Contemporary III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/5-5/18
7:15 pm- 8:15 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Circus Fun 101

Juggling, gymnastics, comedy, poi-spinning, hula-hooping and simple aerial skills will be taught in an exciting, well-placed and safe environment. Movement and staging are also taught while children learn to safely twist, turn, jump, skip, roll, and tumble with proper control. Students have the opportunity to invite family and friends to show and share what they've learned during the session.
Circus Fun 101
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/24
11:15 am-12:00 pm
AGES
5 - 8
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Circus Extravaganza

Beginners and experienced circus artists are welcome to learn for the first time or build on what they already know. Instruction caters to the interests of the students who sign up and are not limited to the skills listed. During the final class, students will have the opportunity to invite family and friends to show and share what they've learned during the session.
Circus Extravaganza
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/24
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
AGES
8 - 11
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Aerial Circus

Participants focus on traditional aerial circus skills in a safe and non-competitive environment for all levels. Aerial equipment includes silks, single point and or/double point aerial hoop, static trapeze, single point trapeze, and Spanish Web. Skills in choreographed tempo. transitions, style, aesthetics and musicality will be taught. Special requests for aerial straps, cast cradle, static cloud swing or partner aerials may be honored. For the final class, students will present an aerial circus showcase for friends and family.
Aerial Circus
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/24
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
AGES
12 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Musical Theater

Drawing from many dance styles, musical theater incorporates elements of acting combined with dance as it pertains to musical theatre. Classes will focus on proper technique and musicality and will include upbeat choreography from popular musicals. Instructor: Kayleah Wilson
Musical Theater
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
AGES
10 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Acro Dance

Acro dance classes combine classical dance techniques with acrobatic elements, focusing on building strength, flexibility, balance, and control through skills like tumbling, balances, and tricks, all within a dance context. Instructor: Mearieta Clemente
Acro Dance
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/24
10:00 am-11:00 am
AGES
7 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Adult Jazz

Join us for a fun-filled jazz dance class. For beginners and experienced dancers alike, you will work up a sweat and get your groove on while practicing your jazz dance basics. Instructor: Kelly Lohrenz
Adult Jazz
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
8:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Adult Tap

For those who want to move their feet! If you’ve never touched tap shoes, or they’re hiding in your closet, this class is for you! We will go over basic steps and putting moves together into a dance! Instructor: Kayleah Wilson
Adult Tap
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
8:00 pm- 9:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Adult Musical Theater

Drawing from many dance styles, adult musical theater incorporates elements of acting combined with dance as it pertains to musical theatre. Classes will focus on proper technique and musicality and will include upbeat choreography from popular musicals. Instructor: Kelly Lohrenz
Adult Musical Theater
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/24
3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Yoga

This Vinyasa flow will help wake up your body and prep you for the day ahead. Come find your flow and ease your mind with this open level class that is perfect for anyone wanting to move, meditate, and feel great!
Yoga
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/24
9:00 am-10:00 am
AGES
14 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Barre

A total body workout that lifts your booty, tones your thighs, abs and arms, and scorches fat. This fusion of Pilates, sculpting and ballet based exercises will change the way your body looks – no ballet shoes or experience required. Instructor: Allison Grabarczyk
Barre
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
10:00 am-10:45 am
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Chair Dance Burlesque Fitness

This body positive class is guaranteed to get your heart rate up and work muscles you didn’t even know you had, all while allowing you to channel your inner cabaret queen. Miss Allison’s chair class is broken up into three sections to ease you into the wonderful world of sassy chair dancing. First, you will get a cardio warm up sans the chair to get your muscles ready to work, then we will introduce basic technical aspects about burlesque style chair dance to get you comfortable moving with your new favorite prop, and finally we will learn some flirty fun choreography! This class focuses on balance, core strength, muscle toning, and of course, building your confidence to be the fiercest you! Instructor: Allison Grabarcyzk
Chair Dance Burlesque Fitness
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/21
8:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
18 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$91.00 / $91.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Zumba

A total body workout that lifts your booty, tones your thighs, abs and arms, and scorches fat. This fusion of Pilates, sculpting and ballet based exercises will change the way your body looks – no ballet shoes or experience required. Instructor: Allison Grabarczyk
Zumba
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/19
9:15 am-10:00 am
AGES
14 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$348.00 / $435.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Devonshire Dance Ensemble

The Devonshire Dance Ensemble is our resident dance company allowing Devonshire students to perform in a Fall and Spring Showcase as well as open and close our annual recital. DDE is a performance group and not a class, so dancers will need to be enrolled in at least one dance class at Devonshire in order to participate. Ensemble members will perform a wide range of dance styles taught by our instructors, and learn performance and ensemble etiquette.
Devonshire Dance Ensemble
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-5/13
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
7 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$213.00 / $266.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Competition Team

Competition Team is for dancers that want to take their dance training a step further. Dancers interested in the Competition Team must be enrolled in at least two technique classes per week with one being a ballet class at Devonshire. The dancers participate in spring competitions and must be willing to practice above and beyond. This will be a year round commitment, ending with a performance in the annual recital. This is an audition only class.Competition Team is encouraged to be in the Devonshire Dance Ensemble.
Competition Team
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
8/18-6/10
4:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$222.00 / $888.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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