The Ruth Page Center for the Arts will host a free Summer Open House, Sunday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 1016 N. Dearborn St. This event will offer FREE classes, led by Ruth Page Center’s professionals and instructors, for those who wish to experience the rich variety of dance programming that is available at the Center.
Available classes and studio location at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts are:
10 - 11 a.m. Adult Beg/Int Ballet with Vanessa Lake (Studio 1)
10 - 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Ballet with Birute Barodicaite (Studio 2)
10 - 11 a.m. Beginner Ballet with John Atterberry (Studio 3)
10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m. Adult Tap Foundations with Tracy Vonder Haar (Studio 4)
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Adult Beg/Int Jazz with Ariane Dolan (Studio 1)
11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Beginners Jazz (7-11 yrs) with Katie M Campana (Studio 3)
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Pre-Dance I/II with Tracy Vonder Haar (Studio 4)
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Adult Ballet Foundations with Vanessa Lake (Studio 2)
12 - 12:30 p.m. Pre-Dance III/IV with Tracy Vonder Haar (Studio 4)
12 - 12:45 p.m. Beginners Tap (7-11 yrs) with Jumaane Taylor (Lounge)
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Adult Afro Cuban with Victor Alexander (Studio 3)
12:30 - 2 p.m. Intermediate Ballet (11-14 yrs) with Birute Barodicaite (Studio 1)
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Intermediate Jazz (11+ yrs) with Paula Sousa (Studio 4)
1 - 2 p.m. Adult Jazz Foundations with Tracy Vonder Haar (Studio 2)
1 - 1:45 p.m. All Ages Hip Hop with Melissa Metro (Lounge)
1:15 - 2 p.m. Intermediate Modern (12+) with Maray Gutierrez (Studio 3)
Led by Interim Executive Director Sara Schumann, the Ruth Page Center for the Arts’ mission is to be a platform for developing great artists and connecting them with audiences and community. Ruth Page Center for the Arts recently celebrated 50 years of service to the Chicago dance community. More than just a building, it is a hub for creative exploration, education, connection and expression.
Also, registration for the fall term is open now, with term one running from August 28 - January 28, 2024 and term two running from January 29 - June 9, 2024. To learn more about Ruth Page Center, please visit RuthPage.org. Individuals who wish to attend may register online at bit.ly/RPSDadult, though pre-registration is not required.