ADULT DANCE CLASSES IN CHICAGO

At Red Clay Dance, taking class means more than learning choreography—it means choosing to train with purpose, power, and presence.

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Pre‑registration is encouraged.

Rates: Single classes $18 | Masterclasses $30 | Prices may vary by instructor or special event.

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Meet Our Faculty

Our adult classes are rooted in dances of the African Diaspora and infused with contemporary technique, offering a space where art meets activism, and movement becomes a tool for liberation.

Across all styles and levels, our teaching is guided by three core principles:

  • Core Work – building strength, stability, and a sense of internal power

  • Footwork – grounding in rhythm, precision, and cultural tradition

  • Polyrhythms & Pelvic Liberation – unlocking freedom, joy, and ancestral memory through the body

Whether you're new to dance or returning with years of experience, you're joining a community of movers who train not just for performance—but for transformation.

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Class Levels

  • 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.

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

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

MEET OUR FACULTY

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    AMANSU EASON

    Afro-Contemporary

  • A young man with short, brown hair and a light beard, smiling, sitting against a blue background, wearing a striped shirt over a brown t-shirt.

    ALEX BELLOCQ

    Ballet

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    Keesha Beckford

    Horton

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    MICHAEL ALLEN

    Stepping

  • A woman with dark curly hair, wearing a colorful sleeveless top, smiling and sitting at a marble countertop with her left hand resting on it, in a dimly lit setting.

    SHEPSARA SATIMU

    Kizomba

  • Portrait of a woman with dark hair styled in small dreadlocks, wearing colorful beaded earrings and a brown sleeveless top, against a black background.

    VERSHAWN SANDERS-WARD

    Afro-Contemporary