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Adult Classes
The Hyde Park School of Dance offers a variety of classes for adult students (18+) of various levels. Our current adult class offerings can be found on our How To Register page.
How to Register
for Adult Classes
Adult students (18+) may attend classes on a drop-in basis. Advanced registration for adult students is not necessary, and adult students (18+) may start at any point in the semester. Adults students (18+) pay per single class or may purchase an eight-class card at the following rates:
Single classes:
-$15 per class
-$10 per class for University of Chicago students (with University of Chicago student ID)
Eight-class cards:
$115 for adults
$95 for parents of a current HPSD student
$95 for university students (with student ID)
$80 for University of Chicago students (with University of Chicago student ID)
Our class cards do not expire and can be used by adult students (18+) for any of our classes. When paying for single classes or a class card, please bring a check or exact cash, as our instructors do not have change or access to a credit card machine.
To take a class, please arrive early in order to locate the studio and fill out a payment envelope. Adult class payment envelopes are located on the wall in the studio lobby. Please fill out the entire envelope so we have your contact information on file, place the payment in the envelope and hand it to the instructor as you enter the studio.
Dress Code
We are flexible with our adult students regarding dress code. Please read the description below for basic dress code guidelines for each class. However, adults may also wear basic workout clothing in lieu of traditional dancewear, as long as the clothing allows the instructor to see your form.
Adult Class Descriptions
Adult Ballet I
Adult Ballet II
Adult Ballet II/III
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Adult Ballet I is for adults who are new to ballet or just want a dance-oriented exercise program. Adult Ballet II is perfect for adults who have had the basics in years past but want to review technique. Ballet II/III offers adults advanced barre and floore work. Leotard, tights and ballet shoes.
Adult Modern I/II
Class Length: 1.5 hours
An introduction to modern dance. Structured exercises based on Horton and Graham technique condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility. Black leotard, footless tights, bare feet.
Adult/Teen Hip Hop
Class Length: 1 hour
Students learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance and choreography. Jazz/Hip hop pants or shorts, jazz or hip hop shoes, plain colored leotard or tight fitting plain t-shirt.