Under the direction of Artistic Director William Gill, Executive Director Joseph Pindelski, and Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Joel Hall, Joel Hall Dancers & Center announces its new winter class schedule at its new home studio at 4511 N. Clark, part of a partnership with Black Ensemble Theater.
The 1140 square foot dance studio features a Proforma III sprung dance floor by Connor Dance. Visit joelhall.org/class-schedule for details, class schedule and registration links. As part of its mission, Joel Hall Dancers & Center offers classes for all levels with discounted class rates for professional dancers, performers, senior citizens, veterans, teachers, first responders, and other nonprofit professionals. Classes fees are as low as $10.
Under the new leadership, the company entered into a new partnership with Black Ensemble Theater to secure a home studio for the company, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Joel Hall Dancers with several events throughout Chicago, and re-established the Joel Hall Dancers First Company.
Artistic Director William Gill states, “After losing our studios in 2020, we were without a home until opening our new studio earlier this fall, just in time for our 50th year. Joel Hall Dancers & Center is a staple in the dance world, and we look forward to dancers finding us in our new home, as we thrive in our art and mission. As part of that mission, we truly aim to awaken the dancer in everyone’s soul.”
Classes are held at JHDC’s new home at 4511 N. Clark, unless otherwise specified. Advance reservations are required. The class schedule follows:
MONDAYS
Company Class (for professional dancers & teaching artists)
10-11:30 a.m., with William Gill
Joel Hall Breathing Floor WERKQ – a Barre Technique
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with Joel Hall
Beginning Ballet
1:30-3 p.m., with Moo Vang
Beginning Jazz
6– 7 p.m., with Richard Smith
Beginning Lyrical
7–8 p.m., with Richard Smith
Intermediate Jazz/Lyrical
8–9:30 p.m., with Richard Smith
TUESDAYS
Noumenon Dance Ensemble Company Class
6–7:30 p.m., led by Artists In Residence Noumenon Dance Ensemble
WEDNESDAYS
Intermediate Modern (Graham)
3:15–4:45 p.m., with Merrick Mitchell
Intermediate Jazz
5:30–7 p.m., with Kristin Vollmer
Beginning Modern (Horton)
7–8:30 p.m., with William Gill
THURSDAYS
Noumenon Dance Ensemble Company Class
6–7:30 p.m., led by Artists In Residence Noumenon Dance Ensemble
In-Person Intermediate Modern (Horton)
7:30–9 p.m., with Joshua Ishmon
Held at the Chicago Multicultural Dance Center (47 W. Polk)
FRIDAYS
Open-Level Intermediate Adult Ballet
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., with Emmanuel Ramirez
Open-Level Intermediate Urban Jazz
6:30–8 p.m., with Melissa Metro
SATURDAYS
Fierce Ballet
2–3:30 p.m., with Joel Hall
Virtual (via Zoom)
Open-Level Ballet
4–5:15 p.m., with Joan Oberndorf
SUNDAYS
Ballet Barre (+ Pre Pointe)
10–11 a.m., with Joan Oberndorf
Virtual (via Zoom)
JHDC STANDARD IN-PERSON CLASS RATES
- 60 Minute Adult/All Youth Classes: $18
- 75 Minute Adult: $20
- 90 Minute Adult: $22
JHDC DISCOUNTED IN-PERSON CLASS RATES
- Performing Artist, Nonprofit Employee, First Responder, Veteran, Senior Citizen Discount (verification required): $15
- Joel Hall Dancer First Company Alum, Noumenon Dance Ensemble Member (verification required): $10
JHDC VIRTUAL CLASS RATES
- 60 Minute: $10
- 75 Minute: $12
- 90 Minute: $16
Other Financial Aid is available, inquire at classes@joelhall.org
TRANSPORTATION TO 4511 N. CLARK
- Street parking is available on Clark, Sunnyside.
- CTA Bus: 22, 78; Red Line: Wilson.
- Metra: Ravenswood.
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