Dance Classes in Chicago, IL

Years of Experience: 7 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Sam is a trumpeter and singer/songwriter from Houston, TX, and has been a student of music for over 20 years. Now residing in Chicago, Sam is currently touring full-time with live HipHop/Jazz/Soul band, Sidewalk Chalk, and spends most of his downtime promoting his solo work. He is very active on the local scene and has been highlighted at several artist features and radio shows throughout Chicago such as The Gala, Soul Speak, New Cypher, Tweak Central Lounge Radio, and Fearless Radio. ? ?Most recently, Sam has been performing around Chicago on ukulele with his acoustic sextet, "The Acoustic Audile" to promote is latest project, SAM T PLAYS THE UKE! Throughout his original music, Sam wants to remain innovative, but also convey a preservation of down-home soul. Sam plans to remain a professional educator and continue to write, perform, and expand as a musical creator. "My aim is to establish myself as a pioneer of new direction within the music scene. Through my writing, consulting, and performing, my ultimate goal is to inspire others to do whatever it is they love most, with the ambition of positively effecting our society. It is my hope that with every path crossed, inspiration transpires." -Sam Sam is available to teach all Brass and Woodwind instruments as well as Voice and Piano lessons Formal Education: *Trumpet instruction from 3rd - 12th grade *Parker Elementary - Houston, TX (Magnet School) *Missouri City Middle School - Mo. City, TX *Willowridge High School - Houston, TX *BA - Jazz Studies - Columbia College Chicago (Full Scholarship Recipient) *Competed in several concert band competitions starting from elementary through high school - earned "Division 1" several times *Competed in Solo/Ensemble competitions from middle school, through highs school - "Division 1" rating at state *Solo/Ensemble competition both Junior and Senior years of high school *Competed in several jazz competitions with numerous "Outstanding Solo" awards, along with 3 "Most Outstanding Soloist" awards from jazz festivals held throughout Texas *Was ranked 9th in the jazz trumpet category for the state of TX Private Education: Ronald B Thornton - Master Director/Instructor - Houston, TX *Scott Hall - Director of Jazz Studies - CCC *Carey Deadman - Arranger/Orchestrator/Trumpeter - Chicago, IL Performing Experience: I have been performing my entire life, so this comes natural to me. Most recently I've gone from full-time teaching to full-time performing. I've been traveling all over North America half the year, to perform shows with Sidewalk Chalk, and we have gain lots of notoriety from industry professionals. Experience Teaching: *Independent Trumpet Instruction all 4 years in college and beyond - age ranged from 5 - 45 years of age *Director of Bands - UIC College Prep (2013 - 2014) *Peer leadership through grade school has functioned as a great deal of teaching experience for me. -Reviews- Name: Anonymous Date: 2015-06-16 20:00:41 Title: Carey Deadman Review Body: Sam was a student of mine at Columbia College. Sam is a very personable and reliable young man. He always arrives on time, and is attentive to detail. I give Sam the very highest of praise and I recommend him VERY highly. Sam will be a valuable teacher in your program, and you will be quite happy with him! Name: Anonymous Date: 2015-07-20 20:11:35 Title: review from Monica Brown Body: The lesson was great! Name: Anonymous Date: 2015-09-24 20:35:43 Title: review from Kristi Franks Body: We've loved all of our Taylor Robinson instructors. After moving a couple of times, we're now on our 3rd piano instructor, Sam, and this time we're using the virtual instruction on the web. I was skeptical at first, but it's wonderful!!! I would recommend Taylor Robinson to anyone and now, with the web lessons available, I will!

We’re throwing it back to the golden age of Disney Channel movies with some of the most iconic movie musicals ever made for the small screen! Whether your camper loves High School Musical, Camp Rock, Hannah Montana, Teen Beach Movie, Lizzie McGuire, and Cheetah Girls (just to name a few) or is encountering them for the first time, this camp will have them saying, “This is what dreams are made of!" Here at Stages, we combine the magic of musical theater with the fun and freedom of summer to help campers develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage! Campers will learn the foundations of musical theatre while experiencing the thrill of an intensive audition and rehearsal process. Throughout the week, they will participate in music, choreography, and blocking rehearsals, all in preparation for their final performance on the last day of camp. Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” helping to create costume pieces, sets, and props that they'll use in their final performance! BEST OF ALL? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands. If your child is ready to work hard, have fun, and take their talent to the next level, Summer at Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Feeling like your Broadway Baby is ready for the next step? Then this class is just for you! Broadway Mini-Stars uses the magic of musical theater to help ease the transition from toddler to preschooler by combining the Broadway & Me class you know and love with structured activities designed to encourage independence and help your little one adapt to a group classroom setting. Each week, little Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. After that, it’s time to dive into a process art activity inspired by the show of the week. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway Mini-Stars is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate!

It's a tale as old as time: having fun during the summer is easy with Stages camp, especially our Beauty and the Beast week! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by Beauty and the Beast will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Best of all? Half Day campers get to take center stage at the end of the week in a Final Performance for family and friends. (we’ll be sure to film so you can share with friends). Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

What do you get when you combine your favorite Stages classes and teaching artists with the fun and freedom of Summer? The ultimate first camp experience for your little one! Each week, our littlest campers are introduced to the world of a new Broadway Musical as Stages Mini-Camp Counselors bring the show to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art. Snack time, sensory play, outdoor adventures (weather permitting) and of course, Bubble Intermission round out the daily routine. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! WHY CHOOSE BROADWAY MINI-CAMP? ✔️ Small Camp Sizes (No more than 10 Mini-Campers/Day) ✔️ Low Counselor : Mini-Camper Ratio (1:4) ✔️ Professional Teaching Artists as Counselors ✔️ New Broadway Show each week! ✔️ Play-Based Arts Curriculum developed by a professional performer turned child development specialist ✔️ 1 or 2 Day Enrollment Options July 29 & 31 - Moana August 5 & 7 – Beauty & the Beast August 12 & 14 – Peter Pan August 19 & 21 – Little Mermaid Broadway Mini-Camp is a GENTLE SEPARATION experience. While the goal is drop-off, we understand that for many children, this will be their first separation experience. Parents will be allowed to stay in class with their child for as long as necessary and Prep teachers will work with parents to create a drop-off routine for each child that ensures both kiddos and their parents are comfortable. Parents and caregivers whose children feel comfortable being dropped off are welcome to stay at Soul City and hang out while classes are taking place but it is not required.

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

Little Stars: Broadway Dance combines the magic of Broadway with a creative movement class that focuses heavily on creativity and helping young dancers discover new ways to move their bodies. Developed by a child development specialist and a national dance champion, Little Stars: Broadway Dance features music and activities inspired by a different Broadway Musical each week. Classes are designed to support fine and gross motor skills, imagination, rhythm, and body awareness while introducing dancers to elements of formal dance classes such as a warm-up routine, “across the floor," and learning choreography in a fun, developmentally appropriate way. At the end of each session, Little Stars will get to show off their new Broadway moves in an Open House for parents on the last day of class. Here at Stages, we believe that dance is for everyone! Our team is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all children can feel comfortable.

*CPS Students will be back in school this week. We're headed to the United States of Auradon with Mal, Evie, Uma, Harry, and the rest of the crew Descendants! (Maybe even Red!) This week-long musical theater camp inspired by Descendants 1, 2, AND 3 (with a bit of Rise of Red thrown in too!) will use your child’s favorite songs, stories, and characters to help them develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and rehearsing for an end of the week showcase which will take place on the last day of camp! They’ll also be given the chance to discover what goes on “behind the scenes” with art projects that introduce them to theatrical elements such as costume set design. Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Dishes! For soap, cookies, keys and more! This class will use a variety of techniques to create a dish forms, and then participants can decorate and with underglaze. Family day workshops are designed for parents and children to work on projects together led by an instructor. One reservation ($45) for up to four participants, an $20/person for more than four (paid day of). No experience necessary. There is no age limit, but participants under 4 years old will require much more guidance from guardian. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. Clay and underglaze are included. Projects will be clear glazed and ready for pick up two weeks after the class.

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

It's a tale as old as time: having fun during the summer is easy with Stages camp, especially our Beauty and the Beast week! This week-long musical theater camp inspired by Beauty and the Beast will use your child’s favorite songs, stories, and characters to help them develop the skills every performer needs to perform on a Broadway Stage. Campers will spend the week singing, dancing, rehearsing for their end of the week showcase which will take place on the last day of camp! Don’t worry – it’s not all work and no play here at Stages! We take advantage of the fun and freedom of summer, ensuring campers have time outside each day as well as free play (and rest). Best of all? Our camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child will be in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Hello, my name is Alex. I started my music journey playing the piano back in 1997. Then, I decided to learn playing guitar as well. The guitar I?ve been playing it since 2001 and have played with a lot of different bands and genres (rock, indie, blues, country, folk, flamenco, classical music). The drums, I learned how to play them when I was in a 4 man band but our drummer moved to a different city. Since I?ve always been able learn songs by ear, playing the drums and coordination from the piano made it easy to learn how to play the drums. I would not consider myself and expert but I can definitely teach you the basics. The hardest song I can play on the drums would be ?Brianstorm? from the Arctic Monkeys. I can definitely teach you basic and intermediate drum beats as well as coordination, but if you?re trying to learn jazzy, off beat, improvisation kind of beats I don?t have much knowledge about that. I have social media where you can see some of my videos. I mainly upload guitar videos since it?s the most portable instrument to carry around when I travel but as I mentioned before, I can definitely teach you how to play the piano (I believe I have a few piano videos on YouTube), bass, and drums as well. TikTok (ex), Instagram (iam_alejandro), and YouTube account (). Hope to meet you soon! Alex Performing Experience: I am a songwriter, guitarist, pianist, drummer, and bassist. I've been playing with different bands for more than 10 years. Experience Teaching: I've also been a Music Teacher for more than 15 years. I give Citizenship naturalization classes and I’ve been doing it for 8 years; I also have worked as a GED Instructor for the El Paso Public Library for 5 years.

Years of Experience: 17 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Dave has been a drum set and percussion educator in the Chicago area for over 15 years. He began playing drums at the age of 15 and has toured internationally performing his own music as a founding member of Chicago band ALAYA (Basick Records). His lesson program offers a wide range of possibilities; advanced students and professionals are encouraged, but all ages and skill levels are welcome! Students can learn music theory or experience a faster, results based extremely fun rock drumming crash course. Private Education: Studied under certified professionals. Performing Experience: Extensive international and national touring. Current signed and active pro musician. Experience Teaching: 17 years of private lessons in Chicago and suburbs. -Reviews- Name: Kelsey Mathes Date: 2017-04-20 18:49:02 Title: Dave R Reference Body: Hey there, Dave has been teaching with our school for several months. He's a great teacher, very punctual, and communicative. His students really enjoy working with him, as do his colleagues. Name: Navneet Garg Date: 2020-03-20 18:28:14 Title: David -Great Teacher! Body: In an incredibly short period of time, I have learned and improved so much under his tutelage. David was great in seeing what areas I needed to focus on, and how I could easily accomplish my goals. Above all else, he helped me enjoy the music that I played! I highly recommend him as a teacher and mentor.

Each week, our littlest Broadway fans and caregivers are introduced to exciting new songs, characters, and stories as Broadway Musicals are brought to life by a team of professional teaching artists. Created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist, Broadway & Me's unique curriculum is both entertaining and developmentally appropriate. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language development.

Let your kids explore our 1,500 sq. foot play space, dance around in the bubble machine, and bat balloons to their hearts content while you sip complimentary coffee/tea. Limited to 15 kids per session for enhanced comfort and safety.

Get ready to ROAR into summer with a week of musical theater fun inspired by The Lion King! Our week-long musical theater camp inspired by The Lion King will bring your child's favorite songs and characters to life through music, dance, dramatic play, and process art activities. Stages camps are run by professional teaching artists with years of experience on professional stages as well as in the classroom so you can drop-off feeling confident that your child is in good hands all week long. Whether your child has taken performing arts classes in the past or you’re simply looking for something new to try this summer, Stages is for you! Stages is committed to making our camps accessible for all families. For information regarding free or reduced tuition, please visit https://www.stageschicago.org/tuition-assistance.

In this class participants will use slabs to create vessel to hold your desk accessories like pencils, erasures and more! Get organized for back to school! Family day workshops are designed for parents and children to work on projects together led by an instructor. One reservation ($45) for up to four participants, an $20/person for more than four (paid day of). No experience necessary. There is no age limit, but participants under 4 years old will require much more guidance from guardian. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. Clay and underglaze are included. Projects will be clear glazed and ready for pick up two weeks after the class.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Engaging and diversified private music instructor eager to add on new students! Experienced in mentoring individual musicians into a group or band setting, in a wide wide varieties of styles of music. I am experienced in teaching in guitar(electric or acoustic), Banjo, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, and Drums(set or various percussion) I can explain things at the student’s level and adapts curriculum based on the student’s personal musical interest and learning style. My students have gone on to teach guitar themselves and play in active bands that perform regularly. . I have a passion for music and have inspired many to achieve desired skills in song writing, technique, theory and performance. Beginners and advanced students, and all ages! * Formal Education: I have learned guitar from my dad at age 12, and have taught since i was 18. Now i am 27 and have years and years experience of playing in bands in a multitude of genres, having recorded over a dozen albums in professional studios and basement band recordings, I have played drums trombone banjo guitar and bass in bands. I have also worked live sound for over a year at a bar in the city with musical groups every weekend. I have toured across the country in small vans playing shows. I currently gig about 4-8 times a month, and am regularly in two different bands at any point in time, in addition to solo or impromptu performing or jamming. Basically, whilst I am not a product of a university music education, I have much experience working with musicians and know the language and theory and history behind musics. Tambien hablo espanol, y puedo ensentilde;ar musica en este idioma. Private Education: My dad taught me guitar at the young age of 12 and I have studied under many local Chicago 'hidden greats' in performing music scenes of jazz and punk. Performing Experience: I have played in bands since i was 15 of the genres of metal, punk, blues, rock, reggae, jazz, marching band, ska, and noise. Toured and recorded over a dozen CD's Experience Teaching: I have taught for over 9 years at Perry's Music Villa Park, a reputable music store/repair shop / music school which has existed for over 30 years. I also teach at La VoZ Hispana for a couple months now. All in addition to doing private lessons at peoples houses or my own studio for years.

Years of Experience: 25 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: I'm Soma. I'm a drummer, composer, teacher, writer and team manager for pro skateboard team.I am trained in Jazz, Marching and Orchestra, I'm comfortable teaching all styles including rock and alternative forms of music. I have taught group and private lessons, beginner to advanced. I use a customized approach tailored to "what the student wants to learn" or solid traditional teachings in comfortable drum studio or on location. I'm a former Zildjian sponsored clinic opener and judge for Guitar Center's National Drum-a-thons. 20 years experience and several satisfied students. * Formal Education: Elementary School Band High School Jazz, Marching Orchestra Northern Illinois University Private Education: Several clinics and workshops via Vandercook College of Music, Guitar Center, etc. Performing Experience: 25 years. Club, Fine Arts and clinics. Experience Teaching: 15 years. Beginners in private or group setting. Advanced private sessions. Clinic opener for Zildjian through Guitar Center. - Teacher for special ed students at Bridge View Challenger Day School in Niles Illinois.

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Studio Genres: Classical, Christian, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Lara and I am a violinist from Chicago. I have been a student of music for 21 years. My musical influences include classical music and I also enjoy jazz and folk music. My teaching style can best be described as consistent and focused on relaxation and joy. My teaching philosophy can best be described by saying that I want student's to feel free to musically express themselves. In my lessons, you can expect to learn note-reading, rhythmic understanding, and good technique. I like to tell my students the history behind the music they are playing. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing steady student progress from week to week. My favorite performance was Chicago Symphony Orchestra. My students love that I am patient and encouraging. I primarily teach violin, but I can also teach viola. My approach as a teacher is to be fully present with each student. Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon!

Years of Experience: 3 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Genres: Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons Overview: ?I’m a professional violinist and violist based in Chicago. Drawing from 24 years of violin practice, I work as a freelance composer and performer for both private and public events. My areas of focus are classical music and improvisation, as well as audio engineering. I'm currently looking to expand my teaching practice. Formal Education: Illinois Wesleyan University- Graduated June 2005, BA in Music Private Education: Studied at the violin studio of Michael Hinning in Oak Park, IL Performing Experience: Notable Performances: Regional Dance Development Initiative, Champaignshy;Urbana (August 8, 2016) Perform violin for dance, audience comprised of arts booking agents from across the US. If Not Now, When?, Chicago (June 26, 2016) Perform violin at Chicago Cultural Center. Footage will be used in film ldquo;Formidable Dreams.rdquo; The Standing Nymph and the Man, Chicago (May 28, 2016) Perform solo set, celebrating the reshy;opening of Studebaker Theater in downtown Chicago. Dance of the Furries: A Drama in Exile, Chicago (March 27, 2016) Composer for ballet. Part of Fall 2016 residency at High Concept Laboratories. Johnny Young Band, Winter Tour (December 2015) Play violin and tour with the Johnny Young Band through the Southern and Western US. Child of the Witch, Chicago (May 2, 2015) Composer for ballet (30 min). Performed at Cards Against Humanityrsquo;s black box theater. Velvet Circuit, Chicago (March 6 7, 2015) Produce and directed this event featuring 10 artists. Coordinate marketing and photo/video documentation, booked performers and directed the development of content. Johanna Wiesbrock shy; page 2 Universite�� de Lyon II August 2009 shy; April 2011 Illinois Wesleyan University August 2001shy; June 2005 Bhuto Festival, Chicago (April 19, 2015) Performed at the Chicago Cultural Center for an international dance festival. Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield, MI (November 2, 2013) Sound installation and performance for a benefit dinner at the university. West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV (September 5, 2013) Compose solo violin music for a performance at a gallery opening. Rapid Pulse International Festival, Chicago (June 1, 2013) Compose solo violin music for dance. Experience Teaching: I've been teaching violin and viola on and off since 2005. -Reviews- Name: John young Date: 2016-09-01 15:59:23 Title: One of a kind Body: I met Hanna while playing a show and soon after began performing together, Hanna is a highly accomplished artist and can play just about anything from bluegrass to classical to avant garde jazz.. Hanna also speaks the language of music to the point where even beginner's can understand. Highly recommended.