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A Fairytale Ballet

Our Academy Ballet program is dedicated to educating children and teens with an engaging and innovative classroom curriculum. Classes offer enhanced ballet education by studying classical ballets and their characters, composers and choreography over 3-6 week periods. Pointe, Tap, Contemporary and other Specialty Classes are available for students who wish to further their dance education.

A&A Ballet

All programs at the A&A BALLET are meticulously designed with the student in mind to ensure a productive environment, prevent injury, promote excellence, and allow your time with the A&A BALLET to be as rewarding and fulfilling as possible.

ABC Academy of Music

Piano, Violin, Viola, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, and more.

ABC Dance Academy

Our small and attentive classes ensure that each student receives the help they need. We emphasize diversity, proudly teaching students from numerous ethnicities and cultures. Our highly experienced and qualified staff members are eager to make our students the best dancers they can possibly be.

Acting Studio Chicago

Offering challenging, professionally-driven in person and online training for professional actors, and for beginners ready to take a creative leap since 1981. Use the filter & discover all upcoming online offerings for adults and youth!

After School Matters

Programs are for Chicago residents attending a Chicago Public High School between the ages of 14 - 18.

All About Dance Chicago

Variety of classes in different types of dance for adults and kids.

Auditorium Theatre

Our Education Department offers workshops to enhance your schools experience at the Auditorium Theatre. Please see our website for details.

Austin Lo'ren Dance Academy

Youth, adult, and private lessons are offered.

Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts

We offer ballet classes in Beverly, that serve Oak Lawn, Morgan Park and Evergreen Park. Body-positive, encouraging instruction. Trusted professionalism, proven results. Join us and experience the Ballet 5:8 difference!

Ballet Academy in Lincoln Park

Classes in ballet for adults and children as young as 2.5 years old.

Ballet Chicago

Different programs are offered, as well as free trial classes and auditions.

Ballet Folkloric de Chicago

In addition to our classes below, we offer folklorico choreography packages for Quinceaneras!

Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos

Classes for adults and children as young as 5 years old.

Ballet Legere

Légere Dance Centre strives for excellence in dance training while providing a creative and positive learning atmosphere. Our goal is to provide a professional dance education to students of all abilities and motivations. Classes will focus on technique, placement, flexibility, strength, and dramatic interpretation of music. Dance is a discipline of the mind and body. Our purpose is to focus the mind and develop the body in a positive manner. We aim to create an appreciation for this art form.

Boitsov Classical Ballet School & Company

Russian Classical Ballet Folk and Character Dance Modern Dance (Graham Technique) History of Music History of Ballet Eurythmics Performance (Stage Practice)

Bridgeview Park District

A variety of extracurricular programming for the whole family.

Broadway Theatre Project

BTP prides itself on the caliber of ability, discipline and artistry possessed by our faculty. BTP is unparalleled in bringing to its students the best training and guidance necessary in order to pursue a career in musical theatre.

Bubbles Academy

Join us for imaginative and developmentally-focused arts-integrated enrichment classes for children ages 0-6!

Bubbles Academy- Chicago

Virtual classes, parent-child classes, preschool (2.5 - 5 years) Our enrichment courses include music, creative movement, art, yoga, and dance. Our educational series is progressive, including preschool preparation, gentle separation and an alternative preschool option.

Chicago Actors Studio

At Chicago Actors Studio, we believe that with the right training, you can achieve your dreams. We offer acting classes and workshops for beginning, intermediate, and advanced actors. Our instructors are passionate about helping students develop their craft and gain valuable performance skills through individual attention and implementing quality techniques for improving voice, diction, breath work, and movement.

Chicago Ballet Arts

CBA offers four divisions to choose from during the school year along with a variety of summer programs. To register or to learn more, please visit the division you are interested in:

Chicago Human Rhythm Project

A variety of different dance classes are offered for different levels.

Chicago Montessori

Classes are for parents to help understand their infants better!

Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center

A variety of different types of dance classes for a wide range of ages.

Chicago Park District

A large variety of programs for the entire family!

Chicago Public Schools Department of Arts Education

The CPS Department of Arts Education runs a number of districtwide arts programs that are open to all CPS students (from district-managed, charter, contract, and options schools). These programs provide greater equity and access to arts programming across the district and celebrate our students’ astonishing creativity, innovation, and talent.

Choirs4Kids ~ Confidence Through The Power Of Singing

Our online program creates a space where children can sing their hearts out, move and groove to their favourite songs and connect with other children around the world! Through our unique approach, we help young people find their vocal confidence

Christine Belpedio's School of Dance

Acrobatic, ballet, tap, breakdancing, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, Latin dance, Mexican Folkloric dance, pointe, and more!

Cirque Us

Circus Arts; Arts Performance

Corn Hill Waterfront and Navigation Foundation

We offer educational, on the water experiences on the Erie Canal and Genesee River with live, guided narration from May to October. Please visit our website for more information.

EnthuZiastic Inc.

We offer live and interactive online classes of chess, piano, Rubik's Cube, guitar, mathematics, abacus, public speaking, creative writing, yoga, Python programming, Scratch coding, physics, chemistry, and language classes (Spanish, German, French)

Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts

Dance classes, acting & music lessons.

Goodman Theatre

Our programming strives to reflect the needs of the communities we serve by creating stronger readers, writers, critical thinkers and communicators.

Heller Nature Center

A variety of activities and programs are offered for all ages.

Keep Music Alive

Music and voice lessons

KidzToPros

KidzToPros online and on-campus after-school programs in STEM, Sports & Arts provide your child with opportunities to exercise their body, explore their imagination, learn new skills, and socially interact in a safe, fun, and stress-free environment.

Lake Forest Parks & Recreation - IL

A variety of extracurricular programs for the entire family.

Looking Glass Theatre Company

Young Ensemble theatre classes.

Mike Pagnani, Music Instructor

I offer music theory and lessons on a variety of instruments. I have daytime and evening slots available for children and adults.

Montessori School of Chevy Chase

We have PE, Yoga, and Art.

Music with Miss Sarah: Virtual music program

This music class is for preschool aged children. In class your child will: Sing, get hands-on exposure to a variety of rhythm instrument, develop listening skills,memorize words & movements, grow confidence to express her/himself through music.

Orland Park Recreation and Parks Department

A variety of extracurricular programs for all ages and abilities.

Outschool

Thousands of virtual / online classes

Park Ridge Park District

A variety of extracurricular programs for the whole family.

Patti's All-American Gymnastics, Dance, Ninja & Swim

Dance and gymnastics classes are offered all year round, but swim classes are only offered during the summer.

Playgarden Online

Preschool program

Private Voice Lessons with Tiffany Gates

Private lessons and group classes are available. A typical semester is 10 weeks long and explores a different collection of Music Together songs - both originals and folk songs - of varying styles. With 9 collections in total, all of the music can be experienced in 3 years - potentially two times each before they turn 6 and 'graduate' from our program. Each class is 45 minutes and involves singing, dancing, moving, and playing music.

Spanish and French Language Lessons

All virtual classes cover pronunciation, vocabulary, new phrases, practical grammar, and culture through activities, videos, games, songs and other fun presentation elements.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

There are a number of ways teens can get involved with Steppenwolf Education. Please see our website for details.

Superprof

There are a variety of classes offered which include academics, sports, arts&crafts, languages, and so much more. Lessons are adapted for students of all ages and all skill levels.

Texas Arts Project

Impact Arts, the 501c3 nonprofit that runs Texas Arts Project, offers a multitude of private lessons, prescreen packages, and even in-school workshops. From vocal lessons to interview coaching, we offer incredible training by industry professionals.

Theatre at The Center - Munster, IN

Theater classes and workshops for children.

Trapeze School New York (TSNY) - Chicago

Activities at TSNY are a great way to get kids up and moving, and to foster their creative side. Our sessions are not only fun, but also great exercise, building muscle and flexibility, along with confidence, trust, and teamwork. Children walk away from our sessions feeling empowered and ready to tackle anything! While children ages six and up may sign up for any of the all-levels sessions offered at our school, we have specialized youth programs for kids aged 6-16. Aerial fabric (silks) Aerial hoop (lyra) Aerial hammock Straps Static trapeze Spanish web Acrobatic partner balancing Trampoline Juggling Conditioning

Traveling Players Ensemble

Beginning to Advanced actor training for students in grades 2-12 held at our Studio in Tysons Corner Center.

UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts

We offer after school and weekend learning opportunities in art & design, film & animation, dance, music, and theatre.

WorldWise Tutoring

WorldWise Tutoring is offering 23 engaging SUMMER ENRICHMENT ONLINE COURSES for students AGES 4-19 in the genres of: Creativity Foreign Language STEM Sociology Writing Real-Life Math Test Prep College Prep