The Joel Hall Dancers & Center (JHDC) “awakens the dancer in everyone’s soul” by highlighting and spotlighting the Black and Brown and LGBTQIA+ experience through dance. Our Trainee Program achieves this goal by developing Chicago’s dance talent in a welcoming environment that celebrates multiculturalism.
Over the course of 10 months, we immerse our trainees in weekly Ballet, Modern, and Jazz classes that strengthen their technique, endurance, and overall awareness of a career in dance. We also provide them with rehearsal and performance opportunities that allow them to put what they learn into practice, and professional networking opportunities to learn from professionals within the Chicago arts community.
This is a part-time program. It has been designed as a bridge opportunity for dancers fresh out of high school and considering more advanced training, recent college graduates, and working performing artists who wish to improve their technique through regular training.
Monthly Tuition: $550 per month. Work-study (financial aid) and limited scholarship opportunities are available.