Hyde Park School of Dance

Summer 2026

HPSD offers two 4-week Regular Classes Sessions (Jun 5-Jul 3 & Jul 6-Aug 1) as well as numerous intensives, camps, and workshops. Our Summer Showcase performance will be held July 31st.

Questions about our summer offerings? Give us a call at (773) 493-8498 or email us .

HPSD Summer Quick Links

Online Registration Portal

Information on HPSD's Classes

Dress Code

How to Register

Hours, Location, Contact Info

Workshops and Intensives

HPSD Summer Intensive Little Dancer Summer Camp Pointe Foundations Workshop Choreography Intensive Summer Company Performance Workshop Adult Ballet Intensive Ballet Bootcamp Workshop Tuition

Summer 2026 Regular Schedule(Subject to Change)

Session 1: June 5-July 3
Session 2: July 6-August 1

Regular summer session courses are available in two 4-week session.

First Steps

18 months–3 years (as of 6/1/26) w/participating adult• Beginner
• 30 minutes • $75/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	9:00–9:30am	3	Jane Sawyer
Sat	9:15–9:45am	2	Georgia Pauley

Creative Movement

3–4 years (as of 6/1/26) • Beginner
• 30 minutes • $75/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	4:00–4:30pm	4	Amber Echols
Sat	9:30–10:00am	3	Jane Sawyer
Sat	9:45–10:15am	2	Georgia Pauley

Pre-Ballet

Pre-Ballet 1

4–5 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beginner
• 45 minutes • $85/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	4:30–5:15pm	4	Amber Echols
Sat	9:00–9:45am	1	August Tye

Pre-Ballet 2 & 3

5–7 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beginner
• 45 minutes • $85/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	9:45–10:30am	1	August Tye

Ballet

Ballet 1 & 2

7–10 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beginner
• 60 minutes • $105/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	10:30–11:30am	1	August Tye

Ballet 3 & 3/4A

9–13 years (as of 9/1/25) • Intermediate
• 90 minutes • $115/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	5:15–6:45pm	4	Amber Echols
Sat	10:00–11:30am	4	Amber Echols

Ballet 4A & 4B

By Permission • Inter/Adv • 90 minutes
• $115/4-week session • Class-card

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Tue	5:15–6:45pm	1	Teanna Zarro
Thu	5:15–6:45pm	2	Allyson Ratliff

Ballet 5 & 6

By Permission • Advanced • 90 minutes
• $115/4-week session • Class-card

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Tue	6:45–8:15pm	1	Teanna Zarro
Thu	6:45–8:15pm	2	Allyson Ratliff

Adult Ballet Foundations

13+ (as of 6/1/26) • Beg • 75 minutes
• $110/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	6:15–7:30pm	1	August Tye

Adult Ballet Progressions 1

13+ (as of 6/1/26) • Beg/Int • 75 minutes
• Drop-in • Class Card• $110 per 4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Thu	6:15–7:30pm	1	August Tye

Adult Ballet Progressions 1/2

13+ (as of 6/1/26) • Int • 75 minutes
• Drop-in • Class Card • $110 per 4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	11:45am–1:00pm	1	August Tye

Adult Silver Swans (Ballet 40+ yrs)

40+ yrs • Beg • 60 minutes
• Drop-in • Class Card • $105 per 4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	10:00–11:00am	3	Emma Thomas

Modern

Modern 1

7–13 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beginner
• 60 minutes • $105/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	5:15–6:15pm	3	Jane Sawyer

Modern 2 & 3

10–18 years (as of 9/1/25) • Intermediate
• 75 minutes • $110/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	10:00–11:15am	3	Jane Sawyer

Adult Modern Progressions 1

13+ (as of 6/1/26) • Beg/Inter • 75 minutes
• $110/4-week session • Class-card

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	6:15–7:30pm	3	Jane Sawyer

Tap

Tap FUNdamentals

4–8 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beginner
• 30 minutes • $75/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	11:30am–12:00pm	5	Tristan Bruns

Tap 1/2

7–13 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beg/Inter
• 60 minutes • $105/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	9:30–10:30am	5	Tristan Bruns

Adult Tap Progressions 1/2

13+ (as of 6/1/26) • Beg/Inter • 60 minutes
• $105/4-week session • Class-card

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Sat	10:30–11:30am	5	Tristan Bruns

AcroDance

AcroDance 1 & 2

7–13 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beginner
• 60 minutes • $105/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Wed	6:45–7:45pm	4	Aislinn McGhee Hassrick

Studio Hip Hop

Studio Hip Hop 1

7–13 years (as of 9/1/25) • Beginner
• 60 minutes • $105/4-week session

Day	Time	Studio	Instructor
Tue	5:15–6:15pm	4	Artrell Brown

Adult/Teen Classes

13+ yrs (as of 6/1/26)

Class	Level	Day	Time	Duration	Studio	Instructor	Enrollment (per session
Ballet Foundations	Beg	Wed	6:15–7:30pm	75 min	1	August Tye	$110
Ballet Progressions 1	Beg/Int	Thu	6:15–7:30pm	75 min	1	August Tye	Drop-in/Class Card/$110
Ballet Progressions 1/2	Int	Sat	11:45am–1:00pm	75 min	1	August Tye	Drop-in/Class Card/$110
Silver Swans (Ballet 40+ yrs)	Beg	Wed	10:00–11:00am	60 min	3	Emma Thomas	Drop-in/Class Card/$105
Modern Progressions 1	Beg/Int	Wed	6:15–7:30pm	75 min	3	Jane Sawyer	Drop-in/Class Card/$110
Tap Progressions 1/2	Beg/Int	Sat	10:30–11:30am	60 min	5	Tristan Bruns	Drop-in/Class Card/$105
New! Yoga for Everyone	Beg	Sat	10:30–11:30am	60 min	2	Georgia Pauley	Drop-in/Class Card/$105

Intensives, Camps, Workshops

HPSD's Summer Intensive

July 6-31, 2026

WHEN		Week 1: Jul 6-10 Week 2: Jul 13-17 Week 3: Jul 20-24 Week 4: Jul 27-31
TIME		Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
AGE		8-18 years (as of September 1, 2026)
PREREQUISITE		Minimum 1 year of Modern 1, Jazz 1, or Ballet 1. Also available to non-HPSD dancers aged 8-11 with 2 years minimum of dance training; intermediate/advanced non-HPSD dancers 12 & up with 4+ years of dance training or recommendation from current instructor.
PRICING		Full Four Week Program: $2400 Per Week: $650 Students may only attend week 4 if they are also enrolled in at least one other week, 1-3.

Formerly the Pre-Professional & Young Dancer Intensives, now one program with graduated age/skill groups.

Designed for motivated dancers ages 8–18, this four-week intensive fosters growth in technique, artistry, and confidence. Dancers train in age and experience-based groups to refine their technique in ballet, contemporary, jazz, breaking, studio hip hop, yoga, musical theater, and West African dance, while working toward a culminating performance on Friday, July 31st at 6pm.

Advanced dancers will have the opportunity to work with guest faculty from companies and institutions around the Chicago Land Area.

Students will be evaluated the morning of their first week of attendance in a class that corresponds to their age range. Students will then be assigned to one of three level groups - A, B, or C. Students will take all weekly classes with their assigned group.

We recommend bringing a water bottle, yoga mat, hand towel, pen & paper, snacks, and lunch. Students under 12 must eat lunch at the studios; students 12-17 must have written parent/guardian permission to leave the building for lunch.

Weekly enrollment is available. Attendance during week four and at least one other week required for participation in HPSD's Summer Showcase performance. (Some excused absences permitted.)

Learn About Our Special Guest Artists

Little Dancer Summer Camp

Pointe Foundations Workshop

Choreography Intensive

Summer Company Performance Workshop

Adult Ballet Intensive

Ballet Bootcamp Workshop

Summer 2026 Tuition and Registration Polices

Summer 2026 Regular Session Rates per 4-week session
Number of Minutes	Price
30 minutes	$75
45 minutes	$85
60 minutes	$105
75 minutes	$110
90 minutes	$115
HPSD's standard refund/credit policies apply. Visit our registration page for details.
Summer Special! Free Trial Class
May take two (2) free trial classes per student to any June or July class that is NOT drop-in eligible. Includes Adult Ballet Foundations.
Drop-In/Single Class
Single/Drop-In Class	$22
Eligible Classes: Studio Hip Hop Progressions 1, Silver Swans, Modern Progressions 1, Tap Progressions 1/2, Yoga for Everyone, Ballet Progressions 1 & 1/2
4-Class Family Flex Pass
4-Class Family Flex Pass	$115
Transferable card. Expires Aug 2, 2026. Eligiblity: all single drop-in classes plus Ballet 4A&4B, Ballet 5&6, Modern 2&3
Payment Policies Disregard the “charge due date” in your enrollment email and account as these are automatically system generated and do not reflect the actual due date of payments. There will be no late fees applied. Enroll before Jun 1: Free registration; make payments as low as $20.00 Session 1 classes full tuition due Jun 1; Session 2 classes due Jul 1. Enroll after Jun 1: Payment due in full upon registration. Discount available on full session classes for college students and HPSD parents/guardians, inquire with admin@hydeparkdance.org for details. Class Cancellation Policy Each class dropped prior to their start date will incur a $20 drop fee, which will be charged at the time of the drop if no previous payment has been made towards the class(es). All payments made on classes are nonrefundable. Tuition credit may be available in the case of a medical or emergency drop.HPSD's standard refund/credit policies apply. Visit our registration page for details.

Workshops, Intensives & Camps
HPSD's Summer Intensive
Full Four Weeks	$2,400
Per Week (weeks 1–3 only)	$650
Little Dancer Summer Camp Full-Day
Full Four Weeks	$2,400
Per Week (weeks 1–3 only)	$650
Little Dancer Summer Camp Morning Only
Full Four Weeks	$1,340
Per Week (weeks 1–3 only)	$360
Choreography Intensive
Week One	$300
Week Two	$650
Summer Company
Sessions 1 & 2	$360
Session 1 or 2	$180
Adult Ballet Intensive
All Three (Jun, Jul & Aug)	$450
Any 2	$300
Per	$175
Pointe Foundations	$350
Ballet Bootcamp	$230
Registration, Payment, and Cancellation
Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration: $50 for Pointe Foundations, Choreography, Summer Company, Adult Intensive, Ballet Bootcamp $75 for HPSD Intensive and Little Dancer Summer Camp Payment Schedule: Families can choose to pay the amount in full or in monthly installments. In either case, tuition will be billed on the first of the month. Example: Jack and Jill register for all 4 weeks of the Young Dancer Intensive on Mar 20 and elect monthly payments. They pay $150 nonreundable deposit at registration. Their remaining balance ($4,650) is split evenly to bill on Apr, May, Jun, and Jul 1. Installments are manually adjusted by HPSD staff and will appear on your account within one week of enrollment. Summer Cancellation Policy: At the time of the drop request, 25% of tuition already paid will be retained as a drop fee as this covers initial program costs, not including the nonrefundable deposit. The remaining 75% of tuition paid will be put on file for the family as class credit that can be used towards future enrollment. If a family has past due payments at the time of the drop request, the payments will be modified to bill at 25% of their original value. Refunds may be issued for emergencies or extenuating circumstances at the discretion of HPSD staff. All drop requests must be submitted in writing to admin@hydeparkdance.org.