A teacher leads a dance class with four students. All are doing Barre exercises.

youth classes

Youth classes cater to ages 3-17 and are held in our studio at 4511 N. Clark in the Uptown/Ravenswood neighborhoods.

Email classes@joelhall.org with questions.

  • Preschool level classes are designed to introduce children to creative expression through movement and instill an awareness of dance practice and technique.

    • Twinkle Toes Ballet

  • Elementary-level classes introduce technique and the rigor and discipline of dance practice to students, building the foundational knowledge and skill needed for future development.

    • Elementary Ballet

    • Elementary Jazz

  • Teen-level dance classes dig deeper into dance training and expectations. Building upon elementary foundations, teen-level classes emphasize creative thinking, advanced artistic expression through movement, and a higher complexity of skill and agility.

    • Teen Ballet

    • Teen Urban Jazz

  • The Joel Hall Dancers Youth Company (JHDYC) is a pre-professional auditioned company with a highly structured rehearsal schedule. Junior High and High School students with strong skills and experience are encouraged to audition.

    Each year, JHDYC presents the Flavors Festival of Youth Dance. This festival brings together companies from around the city for a concert performance.

    The Youth Company is currently on hiatus.

tuition and cost

Youth Classes are offered on term-based enrollments paid in full at the start of the term. Curious students may observe a class for free, or enjoy a drop-in for $18.

Drop-in classes must be paid in person at the JHDC registration desk at 4511 N. Clark. Parents can call (773) 888-0477 x103 or email classes@joelhall.org for more information.

  • 2025-2026 Youth Classes are set up on a trimester schedule to align with CPS and other school terms.

    • Fall Term: September 6 - November 15

    • Winter Term: January 10 - March 21

    • Spring Term: April 11 - June 6

    Each class is a separate enrollment. For example, enrolling your child in Elementary Ballet is a single enrollment. Enrolling your child in Elementary Ballet and Elementary Jazz counts at two enrollments.

  • Pricing for the 2025-2026 School Year is as follows:

    Preschool

    • Fall Term: $220 per enrollment

    • Winter Term: $220 per enrollment

    • Spring Term: $175 per enrollment

    Elementary & Teen

    • Fall Term: $250 per enrollment

    • Winter Term: $250 per enrollment

    • Spring Term: $200 per enrollment

    Enrolling your child in a class for all three terms (a full school year) gives you a 10% discount.

    Each class is a separate enrollment. For example, enrolling your child in Elementary Ballet is a single enrollment. Enrolling your child in Elementary Ballet and Elementary Jazz counts at two enrollments.

    Please call (773) 888-0477 ×103 or email classes@joelhall.org with any questions.

    Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

  • Joel Hall Dancers & Center is committeed to making dance affordable and accessible to everyone.

    Specific programs may have specific requirements, which shall be separately shared.

    Shoes/Footwear. In general, Ballet or Jazz shoes are recommended on the studio floor. Socks or bare feet are also acceptable.

    No street shoes, except in specific circumstances, are allowed in the dance studio.

    Attire/Clothing. Students should wear non-baggy clothing so that basic body shapes and forms can be easily seen by the Teaching Artist. Dance tights, leotards, etc. are recommended, but not required.

Joel Hall Dancers & Center uses Mindbody for class registrations and session enrollments. If you have any issues accessing or purchasing through Mindbody, please contact our office for assistance at (773) 888-0477 x103 or via email at classes@joelhall.org.

Please note that in many cases, contacting Mindbody customer support might be the most efficient answer to your problem.

summer term

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summer term ⋆

summer term

Our Summer Schedule (June - August) is still running!

Drop-in classes are available for $18 per class throughout August. Curious about the Fall Term? Prospective students are invited to observe a class for free.

elementary + teen (ages 7-17)

Saturday
Elementary Ballet (ages 10-14)
10 AM - 10:45 PM, with Talia Howard
In-Person at JHDC (4511 N. Clark)
Register TODAY!

Youth Urban Jazz (ages 10-14)
11 AM - 12 PM, with Heather Zimny
In-Person at JHDC (4511 N. Clark)
Register TODAY!

 

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