Hyde Park School of Dance offers dance training and performance opportunities for adult dancers of all ages, levels, and interests.
ADULT CLASSES AT HYDE PARK SCHOOL OF DANCE
Whether you are new to dance, have some prior dance training, or are even semi-professional, we've got a spot for you at Hyde Park School of Dance. We offer classes for adults (ages 19 to 70+) in African, ballet, modern, Pilates, and tap and partner programs in bellydance and steppin'.
Adults are welcome to register for single drop-in class(es) or register one of our Short Sessions. (Our Ballet Progressions series are best taken as a full series.)
To register to attend any class at HPSD, please set an account through iClassPro, our School's online registration system for all classes.
HPSD Quick Links
September-May Schedule (all ages)
Information on HPSD's Classes
General Dress Code
How to Register
iClassPro Registration Portal
Questions about our adult offerings?
Give us a call at (773) 493-8498
or email admin@hydeparkdance.org.
We're happy to help!
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HPSD Full‑Year Schedule September 2025–May 2026
Short Sessions
Adult classes are available for short-session enrollment or drop-ins for greater flexibility.
| Session | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | Sep 4-Oct 15 | $120 |
| Fall 2 | Oct 16-Dec 10 | $140 |
| Winter | Jan 4-Mar 2 | $160 |
| Spring | Mar 3-May 11 | $180 |
| Drop-In (18+) | $22/class |
Pilates, Yoga & Dance Conditioning
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilates Foundations | 13+ | Wed | 5:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Pilates Foundations | 13+ | Wed | 6:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Pilates Progressions 2 | 13+ | Wed | 7:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Dance Conditioning | 13+ | Fri | 5:30pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 4 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Yoga for Everyone | 13+ | Sun | 10:15am | 45 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | Georgia Pauley |
| Yoga Progressions 1 | 13+ | Sun | 11:00am | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | Georgia Pauley |
Adult Ballet Classes
| Class | Ages | Level | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Swans (Ballet) | 40+ | Beg | Wed | 10:00am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 4 | Emma Thomas |
| Ballet Foundations | 12+ | Beg | Thu | 7:15pm | 75 min | Short Session | 4 | Elizabeth Mensah |
| Ballet Progressions 1 | 13+ | Beg/Int | Thu | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 1 | Teanna Zarro |
| Ballet Progressions 1/2 | 13+ | Beg/Int | Fri | 6:30pm | 75 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 1 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Ballet Progressions 2 | 13+ | Int | Sat | 11:45am | 75 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 1 | Teanna Zarro |
Other Adult Dance Classes
| Class | Ages | Level | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Hip Hop Progressions 1 (CANCELLED) | 12+ | Beg/Int | Mon | 6:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 2 | Victoria Herrera |
| Modern Progressions 1 | 12+ | Beg/Int | Wed | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 3 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| West African Foundations | 9+ | Beg | Fri | 5:30pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Mark Vaughn |
| West African Progressions 1 | By Permission | Beg/Int | Fri | 6:30pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Mark Vaughn |
| Tap Foundations | 12+ | Beg | Sat | 12:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | Tristan Bruns |
| Tap Progressions 1/2 | 13+ | Int | Sat | 10:30am | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | Tristan Bruns |
| Jazz Progressions 1 | 12+ | Beg | Sun | 11:15pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 3 | Cassie Nordgren |
| Musical Theater | 12+ | Beg | Sun | 12:15pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Full-year | 3 | Cassie Nordgren |
Important Dates
| Date / Range | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 4 | First Day of Classes: Full Year & Fall 1 Short Session |
| Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21 | Auditions for The Nutcracker |
| Thursday, October 16 | First Day of Fall 2 Short Session |
| Sunday, November 23 - Saturday, November 29 | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) |
| Friday, December 12 - Sunday, December 14 | The Nutcracker Performances |
| Thursday, Decemeber 11 2025 - Saturday, January 3, 2026 | Winter Break (No Classes) |
| Sunday, January 4 | Classes Resume: Full Year & Winter Short Session |
| Sunday, January 18 - Monday, January 19 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes) |
| Monday, March 28 - Saturday, March 28 | Spring Break (No Classes) |
| Sunday, April 5 | Easter (No Classes) |
| Tuesday, May 12 - Friday, May 15 | Spring Concert Rehearsal Week |
| Saturday, May 16 | Spring Concert 2026 |
| Monday, May 18 - Thursday, May 21 | Company Auditions, Pointe Exams, Level Evaluation Classes |
Adult Registration How Tos