classes

How to WERKQ with JHDC

In-person Classes & Events
Joel Hall Dancers & Center is located at 4511 N. Clark Street, in the Ravenswood/Uptown neighborhoods of Chicago. Our ADA-compliant dance studio features a Pro-forma III sprung dancefloor from Connor Dance.

  • Metered parking on Clark Street

  • Convenient to the 22, 78, and 81 bus lines

  • Wilson Red Line station (about 15 minute walk)

  • Ravenswood (UP North) Metra station (about 15 minute walk)

Satellite Classes
We also hold classes at the South Shore Cultural Center and Chicago Multicultural Dance Center. Please check the “ROOM” listed on Mindbody when reserving your class to confirm your class location.

Virtual Classes
Links for virtual classes are sent approximately 90 minute before class. Links will be e-mailed to you from no-reply@apiant.com. Open the email and click on the "Click Here to Join" button to get to WERKQ!

Please contact classes@joelhall.org or call (773) 888-0477 x103 for assistance.

youth classes

JHDC offers youth classes with a focus on inclusion, diversity, encouragement, and free expression, the JHDC Youth Division caters to recreational and pre-professional students alike.

AGES 3-17 YRS OLD

adult classes

Whether it’s your first time on the Marley or your thousandth, we’ve got a class for you! JHDC’s adult division is open to ages 18 to 80, offering a variety of styles revolving around the foundation of Jazz dance. From Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary to Hip Hop, Ballet, and more! View our current schedule on Mindbody and take a virtual class today.

teaching artists

William Gill

Joel Hall

Alana Hawkins

Talia Howard

Joshua Ishmon (Deeply Rooted Dance Theater)

Mekeba Malik (Deeply Rooted Dance Theater)

Julie Matolo

Melissa Metro

Marshall Merrick Mitchell

Jarais Musgrove

Joan Oberndorf

Lawrence Powell

Emmanuel Ramirez-Hernandez

Richard Smith

Moo Vang

Nina-Rose Wardanian (Noumenon Dance Ensemble)

Heather Zimny