events
submissions open: dances in the hall
We are accepting submissions for Dances In the Hall! From now until August 7, choreographers and performers can be considered for our August 22 Dances In the Hall showcase.
joel hall dancers - night out in the parks
The Joel Hall Dancers awaken the dancer in Austin on July 30! Join them for a FREE concert at Austin Town Hall at 6 PM.
summer intensive
Join Artistic Director William Gill and some of Chicago's finest teachers for four days exploring various techniques and choreographic ideas. The Joel Hall Dancers and Center Summer Intensive is designed to provide individuals the opportunity to develop their artistry and abilities.
ravenswood feel good fest
Feel good and try out some FREE dance with us at the Feel Good Fest on Saturday, August 8!
dances in the hall
Dances In the Hall returns for our August showing! More information coming soon - but, mark your calendars!
joel hall dancers @ harris theater
The Joel Hall Dancers premiere a new work with the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project at the Harris Theater on August 28!
masterclass: contemporary technique with nina-rose wardanian
Nina Rose Wardanian, co-artistic director of our artist-in-residence company Noumenon Dance Ensemble, leads a two-hour Masterclass in Contermporary technique!
trainee program auditions
Our 10-month Trainee Program gives professional guidance, training, performance, and networking opportunities to early career dancers and dancers looking to keep their skill on Pointe!
joel hall dancers @ chicago live!
It’s Chicago Live! and the Joel Hall Dancers are back! Join us on the East End Stage of Navy Pier for a celebration of Chicago’s cultural scene!
performance workshop: joel hall
The Legendary Father of Urban Jazz, Joel Hall, leads a nine-week training and performance workshop, culminating in our Dances In the Hall showcase on November 21 (Joel Hall Day!).
dances on the mall
The Joel Hall Dancers activate the Sunnyside Mall in Uptown! Join us and our neighbors for an evening of community and dance.
joel hall dancers - night out in the parks
Join the Joel Hall Dancers for their final Night Out In the Parks performance at Douglass Park!
last call: fundamentals of dance
This is your chance to bust a new move - with guidance and mentorship - as we close-out our FUNdamentals of Dance series before Joel starts his Performance Workshop next week!
jeni’s ice creams: joel hall dancers special!
We all scream for ice cream! Support the Joel Hall Dancers on June 11 at Jeni’s @ Wrigley Field!
joel hall dancers - night out in the parks
Join the Joel Hall Dancers on June 9 at 6 PM for a FREE performance of its Roots of Black Dance In America program at South Shore Cultural Center!
community class: chicago steppin'
It’s a Chicago Classic beloved by Michelle Obama — and now you can learn to Step with us — FOR FREE!
two more weeks: fundamentals of dance
We’ve got two more weeks of our FUNdamentals series! Check out the schedule on Mindbody and reserve your spot, today!
three weeks only: fundamentals of dance
Join us this Saturday for the kick-off of a three-week series of FUNdamentals of Dance. Visit Mindbody to check out the schedule - and secure your spot!
dances in the hall
Join us on May 16 at 7 PM for another night of emerging genius as JHDC presents Dances In the Hall!
power & pride campaign
Help us finish the season strong and set up Season 53 for success! Contribute to our Power & Pride campaign now until June 30!
community class: parent & me (let's dance together!)
Celebrate family bonds with dance in our Community Class: Parent & Me (Let’s Dance!) on Saturday, May 9.
community class: irish dance
After the parades, we dance. Join Margaret Nalley of Trinity Irish Dance Company for a free introduction to Irish dance.
cps day off camp
School’s Out - but not everyone gets a day off. So, JHDC is here to help!
joshua ishmon performance workshop
Joshua Ishmon brings his talents to our Performance Workshop this Spring!
intermediate modern (hoton-based) with josh ishmon
Join Joshua Ishmon every Saturday at 1 PM from March 14 - May 16 for 90-minutes of Intermediate Horton-based Modern!
mature movers with joel hall
Join Joel in the studio for his adaptive dance class, Mature Movers, on March 10!
2026 flavors festival of youth dance
Flavors returns March 8 at 4 PM. Get your tickets, now!
cps day off camp
School’s Out - but not everyone gets a day off. So, JHDC is here to help!
community class: v-day latin partner
Bring your Valentine or a group of friends and learn Latin couples dance this February 14.
jazz with joel hall
Joel Hall is in the studio! Join him for class Saturday, February 7 @ 1 PM!
two weeks only: fundamentals of horton
Join First Company Dancer Alana Hawkins in a one-hour introduction to a foundational technique of the Joel Hall Dancers.
dances in the hall - part deux
Experience the upcoming stars of Chicago dance with us on Saturday, January 31!
we're open: january 19
As an arts organization dedicated to highlighting and spotlighting the Black and Brown experience, we will be open on Monday, January 19 so everyone can “awaken the dancer in their soul.”
community class: hip hop
Lawrence is BACK with a free Hip Hop—part of our Community Class series!
jazz workshop
Artistic Director William Gill is teaching Jazz - Saturdays, January 10 - March 7.
audition: training program
Audition to Train with the Joel Hall Dancers on December 20! Applications close Monday, December 15—get your spot, now!
dances in the hall
See emerging talent in our studio on Saturday, December 13, at 7 PM when we revive Dances In the Hall!
vogue femme
Fabulous Freddie is BACK with another Vogue Femme Community Class on Dec. 6! Join Freddie for this FREE opportunity, thanks to Spacca Napoli Pizzeria.