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.

Disney Dancers

Calling all little princes and princesses! In this magical class, dancers will twirl, jump, and explore basic dance skills while moving to their favorite Disney songs. Through imaginative games, music, and creative movement, children will build coordination, confidence, and a love of dance in a fun and enchanting environment. Instructor: Natalie Evans
Disney Dancers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
3:45 pm- 4:30 pm
AGES
2 - 4
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Disney Dancers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/12-12/12
9:00 am- 9:45 am
AGES
2 - 4
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Ballet/Jazz

This upbeat class combines the grace of ballet with the energy of jazz! Dancers will build a strong foundation by learning basic ballet technique, jazz steps, and across-the-floor combinations while improving coordination, flexibility, and musicality. It's the perfect class for young dancers who love to move, perform, and have fun! Instructor: Selma Sorlija
Ballet/Jazz
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/12-12/12
10:30 am-11:15 am
AGES
6 - 8
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Tiny Ballet / Jazz

Introduce your little one to the joy of dance in this fun and imaginative class! Tiny dancers will explore basic ballet and jazz movements through music, creative activities, and playful exercises designed to build coordination, balance, and confidence. This class is perfect for young dancers who love to twirl, jump, and express themselves through movement. Instructor: Selma Sorlija
Tiny Ballet/Jazz
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-12/7
4:30 pm- 5:15 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Tiny Ballet/Tap

Twirl, tap, and have fun! In this playful introduction to dance, little dancers will explore the basics of ballet and tap through creative movement, music, and imaginative activities. Dancers will build coordination, rhythm, balance, and confidence while developing a love for movement in a positive and nurturing environment. Instructor: Kayleah Johnston
Tiny Ballet/Tap
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
4:15 pm- 5:00 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Pre-Ballet

Perfect for young dancers ready for a more structured ballet experience, this class introduces foundational ballet technique in a fun and encouraging environment. Dancers will learn basic ballet positions, terminology, and movement combinations while developing coordination, balance, flexibility, and musicality. Instructor: Natalie Evans
Pre-Ballet
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
4:30 pm- 5:15 pm
AGES
5 - 6
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Pre-Ballet
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/12-12/12
9:45 am-10:30 am
AGES
5 - 6
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Ballet

This class focuses on building the strength, alignment, and technique needed for future pointe work. Dancers will work on core stability, ankle and foot strength, turnout, balance, and overall ballet technique to safely prepare for pointe readiness. This is a supplemental class designed to support healthy progression and strong classical foundations. Instructor: Bridget Donovan
Pre-Pointe Conditioning
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
6:00 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
10 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$256.00 / $320.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Ballet I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
5:15 pm- 6:15 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet I/II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
5:45 pm- 6:45 pm
AGES
8 - 10
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet I/II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/12-12/12
11:15 am-12:15 pm
AGES
8 - 10
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
6:45 pm- 7:45 pm
AGES
10 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Ballet III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
12 - 14
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Ballet IV
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
8:30 pm- 9:45 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$299.00 / $374.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Jazz

This energetic introductory jazz class helps young dancers build a strong foundation in jazz technique. Students will learn basic jazz steps, coordination, rhythm, and simple across-the-floor combinations in a fun and upbeat environment. Dancers will also develop strength, flexibility, and confidence while exploring musicality and performance skills. Instructor: Kayleah Johnston
Jazz I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
5:00 pm- 5:45 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Jazz I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/12-12/12
12:15 pm- 1:15 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Jazz II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
7:45 pm- 8:45 pm
AGES
10 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Jazz III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
6:15 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Hip Hoppers

Get ready to move, groove, and have fun! This high-energy class introduces young dancers to the basics of hip hop in a playful and age-appropriate way. Students will learn simple footwork, rhythm, coordination, and easy combinations set to upbeat music while building confidence, musicality, and freestyle creativity. Instructor: Maddie Pimlott
Hip Hoppers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-12/7
4:45 pm- 5:30 pm
AGES
5 - 7
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Hip Hoppers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
4:15 pm- 5:00 pm
AGES
5 - 7
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Hip Hop

Dance to our favorite hip-hop and pop music while learning all the funkiest dance moves. Dancers will continue the basics from Hip Hoppers and begin basics of break-dancing and body isolations . Instructor: Maddie Pimlott
Hip Hop I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-12/7
5:30 pm- 6:15 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Hip Hop II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-12/7
6:15 pm- 7:15 pm
AGES
9 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Hip Hop III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-11/23
7:15 pm- 8:15 pm
AGES
11 - 14
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Hip Hop IV
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-12/7
8:15 pm- 9:15 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Tap

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. Instructor: Kayleah Wilson
Tap I
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
5:45 pm- 6:30 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Tap II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
10 - 13
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Tap III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-12/7
5:15 pm- 6:15 pm
AGES
14 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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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
9/10-12/10
5:00 pm- 5:45 pm
AGES
7 - 9
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Contemporary II
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
5:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
10 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Contemporary III
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
AGES
12 - 14
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Contemporary IV
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/14-12/7
7:15 pm- 8:15 pm
AGES
15 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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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. Instructor: Mearieta Clemente
Circus Fun 101
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/13-12/20
11:15 am-12:00 pm
AGES
5 - 7
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$267.00 / $334.00
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. Instructor: Mearieta Clemente
Circus Extravaganza
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/13-12/20
12:15 pm- 1:15 pm
AGES
8 - 11
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
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. Instructor: Mearieta Clemente
Aerial Circus
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/13-12/20
1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
AGES
12 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
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
9/8-12/8
7:15 pm- 8:15 pm
AGES
10 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
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
9/13-12/20
10:00 am-11:00 am
AGES
7 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
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 Johnston
Adult Tap
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-12/10
7:30 pm- 8:30 pm
AGES
14 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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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: Kayleah Johnston
Adult Musical Theater
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/8-12/8
8:15 pm- 9:15 pm
AGES
16 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
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! Instructor: Mearieta Clemente
Yoga
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/13-12/20
9:00 am-10:00 am
AGES
14 - 99
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$277.00 / $346.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Hip Hop Team

Our Hip Hop Team is designed for dedicated dancers looking to grow in a high-energy, supportive, and hip hop-focused environment. Team members receive quality training in hip hop technique, musicality, performance skills, and choreography while building confidence and teamwork. Dancers will have exciting opportunities to perform throughout the year and represent Devonshire Dance in the community. Audition and additional performance commitments required.
Hip Hop Team
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/9-5/12
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
AGES
8 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$213.00 / $266.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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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
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
8/19-6/9
4:30 pm- 9:30 pm
AGES
6 - 18
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$740.00 / $925.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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