Ruth Page Center for the Arts

Ruth Page Center for the Arts Visit RuthPage.org for the latest schedule of classes, performance events, and more! Our mission is to promote Ms.
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Established in Chicago by international dance icon Ruth Page in 1971, The Ruth Page Foundation is a 501(c) 3 private operating foundation committed to the education, promotion, and presentation of dance in Chicago. Page's vision of dance as an innovative and accessible art form, foster artistic excellence, and create a dance destination in Illinois. The Ruth Page School of Dance provides classes f

or children and adults as well as studio and theatre rentals, and an in-residence program. To learn more and see schedules, please visit www.ruthpage.org. This page is dedicated to friends of the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Please feel free to post pictures, events, and comments related to the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

We are thrilled to announce that Ruth Page School of Dance Director Victor Alexander has been selected as one of just 14...
05/29/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Ruth Page School of Dance Director Victor Alexander has been selected as one of just 14 fellows nationwide for the 2026 National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures' Leadership Institute!

Hosted by the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC), this prestigious fellowship brings together inspiring arts leaders and cultural workers from across the country for an intensive week of leadership development, collaboration, and community building.

Victor’s selection recognizes his dedication to advancing arts education, cultivating young artists, and strengthening the role of dance within our communities. We are proud to see his leadership celebrated on a national stage and excited for the insight and inspiration he will bring back to the Ruth Page community.

Congratulations, Victor! 👏✨

Learn more: https://www.nalac.org/fourteen-fellows-selected-for-2026-nalac-leadership-institute/?mc_cid=18a217cf7a&mc_eid=b1a7b50e64

🚨CALLING ALL CHICAGO AREA DANCERSReady for your strongest summer yet??———International Dance Experience (IDE)
📍 Ages 11+...
05/28/2026

🚨CALLING ALL CHICAGO AREA DANCERS

Ready for your strongest summer yet??

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International Dance Experience (IDE)

📍 Ages 11+ Intermediate - Advanced
📅 June 22 – July 18

The 2026 IDE runs from June 22 – July 18, with the options to register for one to four weeks. Throughout the program, dancers will engage in daily modern and ballet technique classes, as well as workshops and additional styles led by our guest artists. The intensive concludes with a final showcase on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in our home theater.

With an incredible lineup of guest teachers—Brian Enos, Paula Sousa, Patrick Simoniello, and Armando Martén, alongside our renowned staff —this promises to be a truly enriching experience.

Experience an exceptionally high standard of instruction with rigorous, professional-level training from a renowned and diverse international faculty. Benefit from individualized attention, mentorship, and a supportive environment that allows each artist to grow with intention and confidence.

✔️ Ballet & Pointe
✔️ Variations, Jazz & Modern
✔️ Afro-Cuban & Conditioning
✔️ Pilates & More

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN — secure your spot today!

📩 [email protected]

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGEJoin Chicago Repertory Ballet for an exhilarating Spring Series that celebrates repertory, reinventi...
05/27/2026

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGE

Join Chicago Repertory Ballet for an exhilarating Spring Series that celebrates repertory, reinvention, and bold new voices. Anchoring the program is the remounting of Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf’s The Rite of Spring, set to Igor Stravinsky’s watershed score.

CRB has not performed this ballet since its striking 2021 presentation on Crickett Hill, and we are thrilled to bring this monumental work to the stage at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Drawing inspiration from the Ballets Russes era while infusing it with CRB’s contemporary classical sensibility, Schaaf’s Rite is visceral, ritualistic, and theatrically charged — a work that honors tradition while boldly reinterpreting it for today’s audiences.

The program also features a world premiere by choreographer Yanis Eric Pikieris. Known for his sweeping physicality and intricate musicality, Pikieris crafts movement that is both architecturally precise and emotionally expansive. His choreography demands virtuosity while revealing the humanity of each dancer — an arresting combination that has quickly distinguished his voice.

Also on the program is a world premiere by Founding Artistic Director Wade Schaaf. Schaaf’s work has been described as “musically sophisticated and dramatically immediate,” blending structural rigor with an unflinching theatrical instinct. This new creation continues his exploration of contemporary classical form, pushing the company’s artists both technically and expressively.

This limited three-performance engagement promises urgency, innovation, and the powerful theatricality that defines Chicago Repertory Ballet.

Friday, May 29 7:30pm
Saturday, May 30 7:30pm
Sunday, May 30 2:00pm

✨ Join the Ruth Page School of Dance as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our trainees and young dancers! ✨🎭 F...
05/22/2026

✨ Join the Ruth Page School of Dance as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our trainees and young dancers! ✨

🎭 FRIDAY, JUNE 12 at 7PM
Experience the 2026 Performance Showcase featuring our Professional Dance Training Program trainees. This special evening celebrates the dedication, artistry, and growth of each dancer as they take the stage in a powerful culmination of their season.

🎪 SATURDAY, JUNE 13 at 1PM & 5PM
Step right up for 2026 Spring Show: UNDER THE BIG TOP! Featuring performers from our Pre-Dance and Young Dancer Training Programs alongside Keystone Dance Academy students, this joyful spring showcase is full of imagination, energy, and fun for the whole family.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💫

Reserve your tickets today for these exciting programs: https://tr.ee/jpRw4c

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGEJoin Symbiosis Arts for its new full-length work on May 23 at Ruth Page Center. This contemporary da...
05/21/2026

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGE

Join Symbiosis Arts for its new full-length work on May 23 at Ruth Page Center. This contemporary dance performance unfolds within a Western-inspired landscape, drawing parallels between the untamed spirit of the Wild West and the realities of modern life—navigating work, communication, responsibility, and situations we are often unprepared for.

Like living in a Western, we forge ahead through unpredictable terrain. Over the course of the evening, the work explores resilience, survival, quiet endurance, and moments of humor. Customer Service is choreographed by Braeden Barnes in collaboration with the dancers.

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGEFriday, May 22 7:30pmRuth Page TheaterThe renowned Chicago Movement Collective (CMC), and the venera...
05/19/2026

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGE

Friday, May 22 7:30pm
Ruth Page Theater

The renowned Chicago Movement Collective (CMC), and the venerable Winifred Haun & Dancers (WH&D) will present the third annual Persistent Spring 2026. 

Persistent Spring 2026 will feature new works choreographed by prestigious Chicago area choreographers, Faith von Atzigen, Imani English, Winifred Haun, and Abdiel Figueroa Reyes.

Young dance artists from the two organizations’ educational programs, WH&D’s 3rd Coast Contemporary Dance program, and CMC’s Claire Bataille Legacy Scholarship Program will present new works.

The purpose of Persistent Spring is to showcase the achievements of the pre-professional/early career dance artists participating in the 3rd Coast program and the Claire Bataille Legacy program. Both programs offer affordable, professional training to qualified, experienced dancers ages 17-26. Nearly 75% of dancers from both training programs are currently dancing professionally in Chicago, NYC and the midwest.

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGEGiordano on Giordano returns with seven up close and personal world premieres performed by the artis...
05/18/2026

ONSTAGE AT RUTH PAGE

Giordano on Giordano returns with seven up close and personal world premieres performed by the artists of Giordano II and choreographed by GDC company members and artistic staff.

6pm Show

7pm Reception

8pm Show

International Dance Experience (IDE)
📍 Ages 11+ (audition required)
📅 June 22 – July 18Train 40 hours/week in a dynamic,...
05/18/2026

International Dance Experience (IDE)

📍 Ages 11+ (audition required)
📅 June 22 – July 18

Train 40 hours/week in a dynamic, pre-professional environment with international guest artists from across the globe. Throughout the program, dancers will engage in daily modern and ballet technique classes, as well as workshops and additional styles led by our guest artists. The intensive concludes with a final showcase on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in our home theater.

✔️ Ballet & Pointe
✔️ Variations, Jazz & Modern
✔️ Afro-Cuban & Conditioning
✔️ Pilates & More

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN — secure your spot today!

📩 [email protected]

Join us Friday, June 12th, for Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program’s end of season 2026 Performance Showcase! ...
05/14/2026

Join us Friday, June 12th, for Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program’s end of season 2026 Performance Showcase!

The 2026 roster of dancers will perform brand new works by guest choreographers Brian Enos (formerly Hubbard Street Dance Chicago) and Gabriel Speiller (formerly Paul Taylor 2), plus repertory works restaged by Victor Alexander, Maray Gutierrez, and Emmanuel Ramirez of the Ruth Page Center.

The Performance Showcase is a celebration of nearly a year of world class dance training and artistic development for the 2026 PDTP dancers.

Join us as we send these emerging artists off with a bang!

This event is free to attend. RSVP required for entry.

🔗 RSVP AT LINK IN BIO or visit https://tr.ee/HMSqiN

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05/12/2026

Our PDTP dancers had the incredible opportunity to learn from and be coached by Ms. Lauren Anderson last week. We’re so grateful for the meaningful connection and continued mentorship she shares with our program.

❖ Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP) – Ages 17-25

Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP) is a transformative bridge that guides aspiring dancers from the studio to the stage. It is designed for passionate individuals ages 17-25, ready to step beyond training and into the world of professional dance. Special focus is given to refining ballet and contemporary techniques and cultivating the artistry, discipline, and resilience required to thrive on the global stage.

This comprehensive 10-month program offers a Five-day per week curriculum from 9 am—4 pm. Trainees receive individualized coaching from accomplished faculty and curated international guest choreographers. Affordable housing, international travel, and limited need-based scholarships are available.

📆 PDTP Program Dates: Late August 2026 – Mid-June 2027
💲 Tuition: $9,500
🏡 Limited housing available

🔗 Register now at the link in our bio!
📩 For IDE inquiries: [email protected]
📩 For PDTP inquiries: [email protected]

Address

1016 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL
60610

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 9pm
Thursday 7:45am - 8pm
Friday 8:45am - 6pm
Saturday 8:45am - 3pm
Sunday 9:45am - 3pm

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+13123376543

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