Schools and Teachers in Folk Dance (14)
Situated within a complete Wellness facility in the Lakeview neighborhood, World Dance and Fitness Chicago combines experienced, professional instruction with artistic vision to make quality bellydance and fitness classes accessible to all ages. Classes cover traditional, tribal, and folkloric Middle Eastern dance instruction as well as fitness and dance conditioning. All of our instructors of are dedicated to providing the highest caliber of instruction to all students, developed through their…
Flamenco Arts Center is a Chicago-based performance studio and presenter, dedicated to nurturing the art of flamenco in Chicago;Getting back to the roots of flamenco, the rhythms and cante; Creating a warm environment where flamenco can thrive and those interested in flamenco can meet each other. Classes are held all days of the week by different teachers. Check the schedule page on our website for class listings and teacher contact information. We provide: A large studio space with arched mirrors…
Founded in 1990 by Pastor Rosalyn Acevedo of River of Life Ministries, Divine Expressions Ministry dancers, mimes and dramatists minister the life of Christ to its audience. Each artist exemplifies the life of a true worshipper, is sensitive to the summons of God, and prophetically become a message for the church today. This ministry is dedicated to using the arts as a spiritual tool to release restoration, healing, deliverance, and salvation to manifest the Kingdom of God onto earth as it is in…
"...A dancer enters the room to the sounds of Arabic guitar gently opening the phrases of a classic cabaret song. Making her way to the Persian carpet in the center of the floor, all eyes gather to her. As the drums begin, and she moves with grace to the music, her spell stirs, and the dance unfolds. Sparkling eyes and a bright smile charm her onlookers. For the moment, all else is forgotten, and there is only the dancer, becoming one with the song, becoming one with the audience, and becoming…
We offer classes for beginners and advanced dancers in Traditional Scottish Dancing. At the Gillette School of Highland Dance, students ages 3 years and older can join youth and adult classes and learn the art of the Highland Fling, the Sword Dance, the Sailor's Hornpipe and many other traditional Scottish dances. Our classes are taught in the Lakeview neighborhood, in Chicago. Registration is ongoing, so begin anytime! Group Class rates are $15 per class and each class lasts for an hour. See our…
Belly dancing is for ALL ages, ALL body types... this dance is for EVERY woman! A very casual class environment, with an emphasis on musicality and stage presence in addition to correct technique and posture.
Chicago's largest dance studio hidden within a community arts school! With 8-week classes that range from Aztec Ceremonial to Yoga, there is something here for every dance- and movement-curious student. We offer classic dances like swing, ballet, and jazz, and spice it up with the most diverse ethnic classes anywhere! Or try our weekend specialty workshops in everything from Irish Ceili to dance from Togo. Early registration is encouraged; class sizes are small, and you'll receive a discount!
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