The Dancewerks National Werkshop features Master Classes with expert instructors, with real-world dance experience. This intensive convention week gives dancers the opportunity to deepen their study of dance, so that they may return to their home studio inspired and connected to their artistry.
National Werkshop
Date: July 24-28, 2024
Location: Barrington, IL – Sabala Studios, Dancewerks Studio and Prairie Lakes Theater Desplaines
Dancewerks National Werkshop is a summer convention experience tailored to serious students of dance who wish to train in a focused and motivating atmosphere.
The intensive is divided into three opportunities so that the dancer can design a schedule to suit their needs.
Learn More About Our:
Four-Day Main Werkshop July 25-28
Chicago Day of Dance Trip July 24
Grand Finale Competition and Dancewerks Showcase July 28
Student of Distinction
Kiya Denney
Sonya’s Dance Zone
The Dancewerks Student of Distinction is chosen each year at The National. This dancer represents the true spirit of dance and artistry and is proudly featured in all of our PR and promotions throughout the year.
Hotel and Area Information
Hampton Inn and Suites
21660 W. Lake Cook Road
Deer Park, IL 60010
847-726-0500
ROOM BLOCK LINK UNDER DANCEWERKS
ACTIVITY/AREA INFORMATION
Our goal is to provide an enriching dance experience for all our students. We encourage you to experience our personal touch with a custom-designed week of activities that can include discounted theater tickets, Waterpark adventure, shopping coupons, and more.
After you register for the camp, you will be put in contact with our activity director who can aid in designing your week.
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- Aqualusion Waterpark, Barrington
- The Arboretum of Barrington (shopping)
- Woodfield Mall
- Streets of Woodfield
- Gameworks
- Legoland
- Ikea
- Deerpark Shopping Center
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
- Crabtree Nature Center
- AMC South Barrington Movie Theaters
- Epic Air Trampoline Park
- Six Flags Great America
- American Girl
- Broadway in Chicago
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BARRINGTON AREA INFORMATION
CHICAGO LINKS
METRA TRAIN TO CHICAGO
departs downtown Barrington – Harvard/Chicago route)
National Workshop Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
- Every day, classes will be running simultaneously in separate rooms between the following locations, The Garlands Campus and The Dancewerks Studio.
- There are less than 40 dancers per classroom.
- Students will take classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Stretch & Strengthening, Musical Theater, and Choreography based on registration and scheduling.
- Students are placed in the correct level based on an evaluation class that takes place before the first day of classes. ALL students must attend the Evaluation class for correct placement.
- Class Attire, female dancers: Leotard and tights. Hair secure in a bun. Jazz pants are allowed based on teacher discretion.
- Class Attire, male dancers: Black shorts or jazz pants and a tee shirt.
- Please note there is a designated morning drop-off and evening pick-up time for each day!
- Lunch: Students should bring a sandwich and a water bottle. Dancewerks will provide fruit snacks, cookies, chips, and water.
- OUT OF TOWN STUDENTS: If you cannot bring a sandwich, we will provide one for you.
- NO parent observation. No VIDEOTAPING OR PICTURES OF CLASSES OR PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE ALLOWED.
- Barrington is approximately 30 minutes from O’Hare Airport and one hour from Midway Airport.
- If you are flying in for the week, we HIGHLY recommend reserving a rental car as there is limited public transportation in Barrington.
- The train station is located in downtown Barrington. It takes approximately one hour to travel into downtown Chicago. The schedule varies by day and can be accessed here: Metra Train schedule.
- The Dancewerks Studio, Garlands campus and Barrington High School Center are 10 minutes from each other.
- The Performance Showcase will conclude by 7:30pm. We suggest that you fly out as late as possible on Friday or stay through Saturday.
- The class schedule, activities and all camp details will be emailed to you two weeks prior to camp.
