Hyde Park School of Dance - Community Partner Classes

Explore a range of unique dance styles at HPSD studios with classes taught by local dance artists! Register directly with the instructor.

Bellydancing Fundamentals

Instructor: Mae Phillips

Schedule: Thursdays, 7:30–8:30pm

Studio: Studio 5

Age Restrictions: Adults 18+ years

Pricing: $15 per class or purchase an 8-class card for $96.
Cards expire 5/30/26.

Contact: Text 773-355-1669 or email maethebellydancer@gmail.com

Description: Bellydance Fundamentals is a beginner and early intermediate fusion bellydance class. Bellydance is a great way to gain strength, balance, confidence, and flexibility. Come join us and explore the joy of dancing with a troupe. Drop ins are welcome, however the class will turn its focus toward choreography building in the spring. There are no uniform requirements. Please wear comfortable clothing you feel good about moving in. BIPOC/LGBTQ instructor.

Steppin' for Everyone

Instructors: Dawud & Lura

Schedule: Thursdays, 6:15–7:15pm

Studio: Studio 5

Age Restrictions: Adults 18+ years

Pricing: $20 per class

Contact: Call 773-355-4665 or email 78musli@gmail.com

Description: Steppin' is an improvisational form of partner dancing with roots in social dances like the Lindy Hop and Swing Dance and Bop from the '60s and '70s. You will learn the fundamentals of Steppin' from award-winning steppers Dawud and Lura, including a series of combinations around the 6-count step and how to incorporate turns and other moves into your combinations. Classes are taught in 4-week sessions.

Stick and Move Youth Dance Crew

Instructor: Jonathan St. Clair

Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30pm

Studio: Studio 5

Age Restrictions: 5–18 years, by audition only

Pricing: Contact jsc@hydeparkdance.org directly for pricing options

Contact: Details provided upon audition

Description: The Stick and Move Youth Crew is a leadership program for dancers with a strong affinity for breaking and a passion for personal development. The crew engages in team building activities, advanced training in breaking and fitness, performs at events, competes in battles, and receives training in action photography, dancing on film, and more!

Uniform: Dancers will need athletic pants or shorts (that are 5 fingers above the knee at the highest), short or long-sleeved shirts (no tank tops), a skull cap, a track jacket, and specific dance shoes and knee pads.

BollyBreak

Instructor: Amish Desai

Schedule: Thursdays, 5:00–6:00pm

Studio: Studio 5

Age Restrictions: 10+ years & adults

Pricing: $22 per class or purchase an 8-class card for $160. Card expires 5/7/26.

Contact: Register at takeabollybreak.com or email amish.m.desai@gmail.com

Description: Dive into the electrifying world of Bollywood dance, where rhythm, energy, and feelings collide in a fusion of eastern and western styles! This weekly class is designed for dancers, dance enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to move and is filled with high-energy movements, dances to fresh tunes, and welcomes each student to the magic of Bollywood. Dance or Athleisure attire is acceptable.