Old Town School of Folk Music — Youth Dance
About
Old Town School of Folk Music — Youth Dance Classes
Old Town School is a Chicago institution since 1957. Its youth dance program runs out of the main Lincoln Square campus and the Lincoln Park Armitage Ave building, offering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and tap for kids of all ages.
Old Town Youth Dance Programs
Wide range of genres to keep kids exploring. Options include:
- Toddler & preschool movement classes (ages 2+)
- Ballet (intro through intermediate)
- Jazz dance (incorporates swing, African, hip-hop, salsa)
- Hip-hop history + footwork
- Tap dance
- Multi-week session structure
What's Included
- Two Chicago locations (Lincoln Square, Lincoln Park)
- Community-arts-school feel (not performance-competition)
- Experienced teaching artists
- Sibling discounts
Experience
More folk-arts-community than competition studio. Best fit for families who want dance exposure alongside music and other arts. Sliding-scale tuition available.