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

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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.

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.
Storybook Dance
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/9-5/15
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Storybook Dance
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/17
9:00 am- 9:45 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $99.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/7-5/13
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $99.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Twinkle Dancers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/17
9:45 am-10:30 am
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/9-5/15
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/9-5/15
4:00 pm- 4:45 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Ballet I/II

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/II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
8 - 10
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $83.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/7-5/13
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
5 - 6
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Pre-Ballet
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/17
10:30 am-11:15 am
AGES
5 - 6
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/7-5/13
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $83.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Ballet II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
10 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $83.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Ballet III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
11 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $83.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Ballet IV
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
8:30 pm- 9:45 pm
AGES
13 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$89.00 / $89.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Pre-Pointe Conditioning
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
6:00 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
11 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$76.00 / $95.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/9-5/15
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $83.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Jazz II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/9-5/15
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
10 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $83.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Jazz III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/9-5/15
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $83.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/6-5/12
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
5 - 7
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Hip Hoppers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/17
11:15 am-12:00 pm
AGES
5 - 7
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/6-5/12
5:30 pm- 6:15 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Hip Hop I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/11-5/17
12:15 pm- 1:00 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $79.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Hip Hop II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/12
6:15 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
10 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Hip Hop II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/12
7:15 pm- 8:15 pm
AGES
10 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Hip Hop III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/12
8:15 pm- 9:15 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/9-5/15
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $99.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Tap II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/12
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
10 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Tap III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/9-5/15
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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/II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
9 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Contemporary III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/6-5/12
7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Aerial Dance & Acrobatics

Participants have the opportunity to express their creativity and test their agility in a safe and non-competitive environment. Aerial and acrobatic skills on the ground and in the air, as seen in modern circuses around the world, are taught with one-on-one spotting and coaching.
Aerial Dance & Acrobatics
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/12-5/18
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Aerial Dance & Acrobatics
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/12-5/18
2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
AGES
13 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Mini Movers

Mini Movers is a 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. Let's dance together!
Mini Movers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
11:00 am-11:30 am
AGES
1 - 3
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$76.00 / $380.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Musical Theater

Musical Theater
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
12 - 15
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $103.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Adult Ballet

Focuses on exercises, techniques and steps of classical ballet with an emphasis on terminology and correct body alignment. Develops an aesthetic awareness of the art of classical ballet. Includes a warm-up at the barre with center floor work and combinations. Instructor: Allison Grabarczyk
Adult Ballet
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/12-5/18
11:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/7-5/13
8:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available

Adult Hip-Hop

A high-energy dance form using the latest music mixed with movements that are influenced by some of today’s top video choreographers. Hip Hop is a broad collection of urban street dance styles including breaking, popping, locking, turfing, jerkin and krumping and often incorporates elements of freestyling. Classes will provide a structured method of learning various styles of movement in a fun and vibrant environment. Each class will incorporate dance combinations and routines and will encourage individual expression and personal style. Instructor: Maddie Pimlott
Adult Hip-Hop
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/12-5/18
11:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available

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 I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/9-5/15
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available
Adult Tap II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/9-5/15
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/12-5/18
3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available
Adult Tap II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/9-5/15
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable

Zumba!

It's a dance party! Zumba is a fusion of Latin and popular dance themes that creates a dynamic, exciting and effective alternative to "working out." Zumba combines dance moves from salsa, merengue, samba, and African, with current pop music and style. Zumba is a dance workout that anyone can do - no regimented steps but fun routines that allow you to move to the music. Classes feature dance-disguised aerobic and fitness interval training that tone and sculpt the body, but you can come for the music and fun.
Zumba!
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
9:15 am-10:00 am
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/12-5/18
10:00 am-11:00 am
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $412.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Barre
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/7-5/13
10:00 am-10:45 am
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$79.00 / $396.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
1/9-5/15
8:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
18 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$83.00 / $412.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Devonshire Dance Ensemble

DDE members will perform and share their talents with the community. They will continue their training with a variety of choreographers and guest artists in a creative environment. DDE dancers are required to take a technique class.
DDE
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/14
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
7 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$109.00 / $131.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Groove: Dance for Everyone and Every Body

Groove is a unique and fun-filled full-body workout designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, set to different genres of music. No dance experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun, try something new, relieve stress, and feel good about moving your body. If you can move, you can Groove, and you can't get it wrong in this class! Instructor: Eileen Zeidman
Groove: Dance for Everyone and Every Body
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/14
10:00 am-11:00 am
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available

Devonshire Dance Ensemble

DDE members will perform and share their talents with the community. They will continue their training with a variety of choreographers and guest artists in a creative environment. DDE dancers are required to take a technique class.
DDE
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
1/8-5/14
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
7 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$414.00 / $518.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

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
8/19-6/11
4:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$165.60 / $165.60
AVAILABILITY
Available


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