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Hyde Park School of Dance Hyde Park School of Dance (HPSD) is a nonprofit school renowned for providing top-notch training in ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop.

Hyde Park School of Dance provides opportunities for students of all ages to study, perform, and create classical and contemporary dance at the highest levels of discipline and artistry. We accept students of all and skill levels, whether their goals are professional or recreational. We have classes available for toddlers together with their parents or caregivers, drop-off classes for children aged three and up, recreational and pre-professional training for children and teenagers, and drop-in classes for adults. Summer programming includes week-long and three-day workshops, our annual three-week dance intensive, and more. Serious dancers are invited to audition for our pre-professional youth company, a performance-focused corps of highly trained young dancers who perform original choreography at public events year-round. HPSD's free teacher training program educates children in the art of dance instruction, and creates opportunities for employment in the field after graduation from high school while developing mentoring relationships within our community. Hyde Park School of Dance is committed to making all aspects of dance accessible to our community. Our extensive outreach program puts low-cost dance classes into public schools, community centers, and parks all over the city. Our needs-based scholarship program exists to make our in-studio tuition affordable to any student who is serious about their training, and free and affordable public performances bring the joy of watching dance to new audiences year round. For more information, please visit hydeparkdance.org, call 773-493-8498, or email [email protected]!

10/19/2026

✨ Little dancers, big holiday magic! ❄️💃

Look at these adorable moments from last year’s Young Dancer Holiday Pre-Show! 🥰

Our youngest performers ages 4-6 years learn a special dance celebrating the winter holiday season, build confidence on stage, and get a taste of what it’s like to be part of The Nutcracker magic. It’s a wonderful chance to learn something new, make memories, and shine on stage!

🎄 Performances: Saturday, December 12, before The Nutcracker at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

🎉 Rehearsals start TODAY, and there’s still room to join!

Sign up now via iClassPro or stop by the HPSD office to learn more. It’s not too late to be part of the fun! ❤️

10/17/2026

Something special starts Sunday!🕺

Dress Up Week runs Sun. Oct 18 — Sat. Oct 24 👯‍♀️
*please just be sure it is appropriate for your class!

See your little one light up the stage this holiday season! Enrolled HPSD dancers ages 4–6 can learn a special holiday d...
10/10/2026

See your little one light up the stage this holiday season!

Enrolled HPSD dancers ages 4–6 can learn a special holiday dance and perform at Mandel Hall before the Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 12. Swipe for rehearsal, performance, and cost details. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/HolidayPreShow26

Spend Sunday with HPSD! 📚🩰The 57th Street Children’s Book Fair is happening 11a–4p on Sunday, October 4, and HPSD dancer...
10/01/2026

Spend Sunday with HPSD! 📚🩰

The 57th Street Children’s Book Fair is happening 11a–4p on Sunday, October 4, and HPSD dancers take the main stage 11a–12p with ballet and contemporary favorites, plus a chance for young dancers to try West African dance with Mr. Mark.

After the performance, come say hello at the new HPSD Family Association Open House, back at our studios in Studio 5, 12-2p. Meet other HPSD families, enjoy a snack, and find out how to get involved. Families and dancers of all ages are welcome!

Questions? Email [email protected]

The Book Fair is on 57th Street between Woodlawn and Kenwood, and on Kimbark between 56th and 57th.

🧸Our hearts are so full! We are thrilled to share that Ms. Amber and her family welcomed baby Xavier Eli on Sunday, Sept...
09/24/2026

🧸Our hearts are so full! We are thrilled to share that Ms. Amber and her family welcomed baby Xavier Eli on Sunday, September 20. Little Xavier is happy, healthy, and so deeply loved, while Izzy is enjoying her promotion to Big Sister. Mom and Dad are doing wonderfully.

Please join us in sending them all our love and congratulations!

Celebrating all that dance creates at HPSD this   Hard work in the studios builds the foundation for lasting friendships...
09/20/2026

Celebrating all that dance creates at HPSD this

Hard work in the studios builds the foundation for lasting friendships, and something special is unlocked. Students start seeing the joy in their effort, and hard-earned wins really feel bigger with a community like this cheering you on.

So grateful for the faculty, staff, dancers, families, and supporters that call HPSD their Dance Home ❤️🤸🏼🏠

Dance can build confidence, spark creativity, create connection, and give young people new ways to understand themselves...
09/18/2026

Dance can build confidence, spark creativity, create connection, and give young people new ways to understand themselves and the world around them.

During , we’re celebrating the many ways HPSD helps make those experiences possible, in our studios, in schools and after-school programs, and onstage.

This week, we kicked off another year with Bret Harte Elementary, HPSD’s first school partner more than 20 years ago. This fall, we’re working with pre-K and kindergarten students during the school day, using dance to support movement, creativity, learning, and connection. This marks our first in-school residency with the school!

From a first dance experience in a classroom to the excitement of performing onstage, we want young people to have meaningful opportunities to engage with dance in ways that meet them where they are and reduce barriers to participation.

We’re excited for another year of learning and moving together.

Bring a Friend starts Sunday! HPSD dancers in eligible classes can invite a friend to try class for free. Guests must co...
09/11/2026

Bring a Friend starts Sunday! HPSD dancers in eligible classes can invite a friend to try class for free.

Guests must complete a quick form at least 24 hours before class - tinyurl.com/FriendForm26

Please note that company rehearsals, pointe, AcroDance, and classes at capacity are not eligible to ensure safety.

09/10/2026

There is no "fall" in the studio.

Nutcracker season has officially started and yes the beat is coming. Auditions are on their way with opportunities this Saturday and Sunday for dancers to join the fun.

All HPSD dancers, ages 7 and up are welcome to audition. Sign up, join the tradition, and help us make this year's uniquely HPSD Nutcracker one to remember.

Not dancing? Save the date and come experience the magic!

✨ Auditions: Sept 12-13
🎟️ Performances: Dec 11-13

Address

5650 S Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL
60637

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+17734938498

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