Fall 2025 Registration is now open!
Tiny Tots is a creative movement class that encourages self-discipline and self-confidence while incorporating coordination, large motor skills and rhythm. Children will learn movement skills through music, stories and imaginative games. Props such as bean-bags, hula-hoops, and parachutes will be used to explore different movement qualities, shapes, levels and dynamics.
Dancers in this class are required to be potty trained and be able to participate in the class without their parent in the room.
Pre ballet classes are an introduction to ballet technique. Students will begin to learn the foundations of the ballet technique including proper posture, upper and lower body positions, and locomotor steps, while continuing to use props and playing fun games.
Registration required, repeatable. One class per week.Dancers in this class are required to be potty trained and be able to participate in the class without their parent in the room.
Pre Hip Hop is an introduction to the street/hip hop techniques. This class is packed with fun while learning skills to develop agility, rhythm, creativity and spunk.
Bring your little one, ages 18 months to 2 years old on Saturday mornings for this special movement class, taught by M.K. Victorson. All little ones love to move and this is a special way to connect with your toddler. Class meets on Saturdays from 11 – 11:45am for 4 weeks.
M.K. Victorson is a veteran Chicago arts educator whose experience spans dance studios, arts organizations, and ten years as a CPS arts teacher. She is an Arts Instruction Specialist with the CPS Office of Arts Education and has been.
Bring your little one, ages 18 months to 2 years old on Saturday mornings for this special movement class, taught by M.K. Victorson. All little ones love to move and this is a special way to connect with your toddler. Class meets on Saturdays from 11 – 11:45am for 4 weeks.
See MoreM.K. Victorson is a veteran Chicago arts educator whose experience spans dance studios, arts organizations, and ten years as a CPS arts teacher. She is an Arts Instruction Specialist with the CPS Office of Arts Education and has been.
Tiny Dancer is a creative movement class that encourages self-discipline and self-confidence while incorporating coordination, large motor skills and rhythm. Children will learn movement skills through music, stories and imaginative games. Props such as bean-bags, hula-hoops, and parachutes will be used to explore different movement qualities, shapes, levels and dynamics.
Music is for everyone, of all ages. Music has been proven to enhance mood, cognitive skills, confidence, reduce stress, foster problem solving skills, increase motivation, and aid in emotional development. The foundations of which are skills that children as young as 3 can start to explore and enjoy. “Let’s Get Funky” is a class designed to teach children the basics of music; from counting & signing, to music history to rhythm, and even performing in a group! The class is recommended for children ages 3-4 or 4 – 6, taught by professional musicians with training in early childhood development.
Students will begin to learn the foundations of the ballet technique including proper posture, upper and lower body positions, and locomotor steps, while continuing to use props and playing fun games. Students will build on ballet fundamentals with a focus on jazz-specific skills such as isolations, flexibility, and floor combinations. The class will include warm-ups, muscle strengthening, and across-the-floor drills.
Students will begin to learn the foundations of the ballet technique including proper posture, upper and lower body positions, and locomotor steps, while continuing to use props and playing fun games. Students will build on ballet fundamentals with a focus on jazz-specific skills such as isolations, flexibility, and floor combinations. The class will include warm-ups, muscle strengthening, and across-the-floor drills.
Students will begin to learn the foundations of the ballet technique including proper posture, upper and lower body positions, and locomotor steps, while continuing to use props and playing fun games. Students will build on ballet fundamentals with a focus on jazz-specific skills such as isolations, flexibility, and floor combinations. The class will include warm-ups, muscle strengthening, and across-the-floor drills.
Students will begin to learn the foundations of the ballet technique including proper posture, upper and lower body positions, and locomotor steps, while continuing to use props and playing fun games. Students will build on ballet fundamentals with a focus on jazz-specific skills such as isolations, flexibility, and floor combinations. The class will include warm-ups, muscle strengthening, and across-the-floor drills.
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M.K. Victorson is the Dance Content Specialist for the Chicago Public Schools Department of Arts Education. M.K.’s arts education career extends from dance studios to arts organizations to 15 years in the pre-K–8 classroom. At Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, M.K. worked in the education and youth programs and helped to develop the Autism Project. She is a two-time recipient of the Fund for Teachers Fellowship for professional development. Her passion for continuing education has led her to the National Dance Institute, Luna Dance Institute, and the Dance Education Laboratory (DEL). M.K. is a recent graduate of the DEL Institute and a certified DEL facilitator. She holds an MFA in dance from Smith College, and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Mary Kovalcheck grew up in Grayslake, IL and started training at Dance Connection, her local dance studio. She also took classes at the Lou Conte Dance Studio during high school. She recently graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance and a Business minor. During her time in the dance program, she had the opportunity to work with several artists such as Queala Clancy, Yoshito Sakuraba, Wallie Wolfgruber, Deborah Lohse, and Renaldo Maurice. Mary has performed at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) regional conferences in 2022 and 2023. Her senior capstone solo “Forward” was selected to be in the Spring Dance Concert. Mary is also a recipient of the Upper Division Dance Scholarship and the Alexander Calder Honors Scholarship. Mary is an artist with South Chicago Dance Theatre.
Eric Skinner has been working nationally and internationally as a performer, choreographer, director and teacher for thirty years, originally training as a gymnast before receiving a B.A. in Dance from Butler University’s Jordan School of Fine Arts in Indianapolis. Collaborating with artists from numerous different disciplines has enabled him to create unique, deeply personal work that explores what it means to be human. Eric was a founding member of Oregon Ballet Theatre and founding member, performer, choreographer, and Artistic Associate with Bodyvox in Portland Oregon for 20 years. He also had his own contemporary dance company skinnerkirk | Dance Ensemble for 19 years.
Hailing from Columbus, OH, Lydia received her BFA in Ballet with a minor in English Literature from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Since graduation she has studied with the likes of Alex Ketley, Yin Yue, and Banning Bouldin. She has performed professionally with Chicago Repertory Ballet, Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble, Trifecta Dance, and The Human Experience Dance Project. Lydia is excited to return to Dovetail for another year of teaching!
Riley Savage began dancing at age 4, initially training in competitive dance before discovering her passion for ballet at 15. She trained under renowned ballet professionals including Amy London, Pollyanna Ribeiro, Viktor Plotnikov, Jonathan Guise, and Robert Moore. Riley earned a BFA in Contemporary Dance from Indiana University Bloomington, where she worked with esteemed faculty such as Elizabeth Shea, Beatrice Capote, Stafford C. Berry Jr., Christian Claessens, and Lalah Hazelwood. Riley performed in IU’s faculty shows and collaborated with several choreographers, along with taking part in dance festivals performing around the country. She is currently a company member with Ardent Dance Company.
Check out our FAQs for answers to common queries about our dance studio and let your dance journey begin on a note of excitement!
Winter Session Dates: Jan 12 – May 29th
Spring Break: March 16th – March 29th
Memorial Day: May 26th
Recital Dress Rehearsal: May 30th
Recital: May 31st
Our general protocol for level placement is that a dancer must complete one full year (Fall & Winter session) of Level 1 to move up to Level 2, etc.
Please note, you must still follow our age guidelines for each class:
To join Tiny Tots, dancer must turn 3 by or before January 12th
To join Tiny Dancer, dancer must turn 2 by the start of the session (January or March)
To join Pre classes, dancer must turn 5 by or before February 1st
To join Youth classes, dancer must turn 7 by or before February 15th
To join Youth Level 3 classes, dancer must take at least 2 – 3 classes per week.
You have two options of payment for this session:
We stand by our incredibly talented instructors and firmly believe in providing a living wage for each, even in times of crisis. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, artists have been the hardest hit with very little support from local and national agencies. Our pricing reflects our belief in supporting the hard work of these instructors and the extra energy that goes into providing safety measures for everyone connected to Dovetail.
45 min class = $24/class
60 min class = $27/class
75 min class = $31.25/class
Adult 60 min class = $18/class
Adult 75 min class = $20/class
Yes. To schedule a makeup class, please email [email protected]. All makeups must be completed by Thanksgiving Break. There are only 4 make ups allowed per session. And dancers must makeup in a class of a similar level or age group. Make ups do not roll over to the next session.
For all classes, a strict dress code is required.
Please note that we do not issue refunds or credits within two weeks of the camp start date.
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
Established in September 2015, Dovetail Studios has evolved into a vibrant arts community hub located on Chicago’s North Side. Emphasizing that dance education is a transformative experience that enriches both the body and soul, Dovetail Studios offers top-notch dance training in a lively and supportive setting. As a leading Chicago dance studio, we provide a diverse array of training, competition, and instruction opportunities for dancers of all ages.
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
Established in September 2015, Dovetail Studios has evolved into a vibrant arts community hub located on Chicago’s North Side. Emphasizing that dance education is a transformative experience that enriches both the body and soul, Dovetail Studios offers top-notch dance training in a lively and supportive setting. As a leading Chicago dance studio, we provide a diverse array of training, competition, and instruction opportunities for dancers of all ages.
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
Established in September 2015, Dovetail Studios has evolved into a vibrant arts community hub located on Chicago’s North Side. Emphasizing that dance education is a transformative experience that enriches both the body and soul, Dovetail Studios offers top-notch dance training in a lively and supportive setting. As a leading Chicago dance studio, we provide a diverse array of training, competition, and instruction opportunities for dancers of all ages.
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
Established in September 2015, Dovetail Studios has evolved into a vibrant arts community hub located on Chicago’s North Side. Emphasizing that dance education is a transformative experience that enriches both the body and soul, Dovetail Studios offers top-notch dance training in a lively and supportive setting. As a leading Chicago dance studio, we provide a diverse array of training, competition, and instruction opportunities for dancers of all ages.
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
Established in September 2015, Dovetail Studios has evolved into a vibrant arts community hub located on Chicago’s North Side. Emphasizing that dance education is a transformative experience that enriches both the body and soul, Dovetail Studios offers top-notch dance training in a lively and supportive setting. As a leading Chicago dance studio, we provide a diverse array of training, competition, and instruction opportunities for dancers of all ages.
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
Established in September 2015, Dovetail Studios has evolved into a vibrant arts community hub located on Chicago’s North Side. Emphasizing that dance education is a transformative experience that enriches both the body and soul, Dovetail Studios offers top-notch dance training in a lively and supportive setting. As a leading Chicago dance studio, we provide a diverse array of training, competition, and instruction opportunities for dancers of all ages.
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
June 23rd – 27th from 9am – 3pm (AGES 8-12! )
Established in September 2015, Dovetail Studios has evolved into a vibrant arts community hub located on Chicago’s North Side. Emphasizing that dance education is a transformative experience that enriches both the body and soul, Dovetail Studios offers top-notch dance training in a lively and supportive setting. As a leading Chicago dance studio, we provide a diverse array of training, competition, and instruction opportunities for dancers of all ages.
Add Ons available upon request
Dovetail Studios provides: tables, chairs, dance instruction, and staff. Party families are required to bring: your own tablecloths, decorations, plates, napkins & cutlery. You are able to arrive 45 minutes early to set up and decorate to make your party special. Parties last 1.5 hours with 30 minutes of cleanup.
You are able to bring in any food and drink of your choice.
Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!