Red Clay Dance Company - Dance studio in Chicago, Illinois
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Red Clay Dance Company

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808 East 63rd Street

Chicago, Illinois 60637

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
10 programs

About Red Clay Dance Company

Red Clay Dance Company, based in Chicago, Illinois, offers a dynamic training ground for adult dancers seeking purpose, power, and presence. Rooted in dances of the African Diaspora and expertly infused with contemporary technique, their programming fosters artistic expression and activism through movement. The studio's teaching philosophy emphasizes Core Work for strength and stability, Footwork for rhythm and cultural tradition, and Polyrhythms & Pelvic Liberation for joy and ancestral memory. A diverse faculty, including Amansu Eason and Vershawn Sanders-Ward (Afro-Contemporary), Alex Bellocq (Ballet), Keesha Beckford (Horton), Michael Allen (Stepping), Shepsara Satimu (Kizomba), and Tre Daniels (House), guides dancers of all levels. The curriculum features styles such as Afro-Cuban, House, Jazz Funk, Kizomba, Samba, Afro Contemporary, and Ballet, catering to beginners through advanced and professional dancers. Special programs like the "La Femme Dance Festival" and the "Summer Intensive" (ages 18+) refine technique and expand artistry. Red Clay Dance Company actively engages with the Chicago arts scene through performances, festivals, workshops, and open house programs. They also provide rental spaces and offer a wheelchair-friendly facility, welcoming dancers of all backgrounds and abilities to a community committed to transformation.

Programs from Red Clay Dance Company

10 programs available

Classes

Ballet
$18.00

Classes are taught by experienced instructors and offered at various levels. These classes are rooted in African and African Diasporic traditions.

Afro Contemporary
$18.00

Classes are taught by experienced instructors and offered at various levels. These classes are rooted in African and African Diasporic traditions.

Samba
$18.00

Classes are taught by experienced instructors and offered at various levels. These classes are rooted in African and African Diasporic traditions.

Kizomba
$18.00

Classes are taught by experienced instructors and offered at various levels. These classes are rooted in African and African Diasporic traditions.

Jazz Funk
$18.00

Classes are taught by experienced instructors and offered at various levels. These classes are rooted in African and African Diasporic traditions.

House
$18.00

Classes are taught by experienced instructors and offered at various levels. These classes are rooted in African and African Diasporic traditions.

Afro-Cuban
$18.00

Classes are taught by experienced instructors and offered at various levels. These classes are rooted in African and African Diasporic traditions.

Intermediate/Advanced

Designed for experienced and professional dancers. These classes emphasize technical precision, musicality, and performance-quality movement. Prior training is highly recommended.

Beginner/Intermediate

Designed for dancers with prior experience, these classes help refine technique through a focus on foundational movement, rhythm, coordination, technical precision, and musicality.

Open

Perfect for those new to dance or returning after time away. These classes focus on foundational techniques, rhythm, and coordination. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and energy.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Red Clay Dance Company?

Call Red Clay Dance Company at (773) 624-8411 or visit https://www.redclaydance.com/.

What is the best way to contact Red Clay Dance Company?

The quickest way is to call (773) 624-8411 or visit https://www.redclaydance.com/.

Is Red Clay Dance Company open on weekends?

Yes, Red Clay Dance Company is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

What are Red Clay Dance Company's hours?

Red Clay Dance Company is open Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

What city is Red Clay Dance Company in?

Red Clay Dance Company is in Chicago, Illinois.