The Dance Center Columbia College Chicago

The Dance Center connects world-class artists through one of the key dance venues in the city with its comprehensive curriculum. 
The Dance Center's comprehensive curriculum offers access to world-class guest artists, incredible faculty, a nationally recognized dance performance season, and real-life experience for students. Our students become part of Chicago's thriving arts community and develop distinctive artistic voices. As a student, you will be challenged. Are you ready?

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The Eye on India festival comes to the Dance Center of Columbia College along with venues across the city.

2013 EYE ON INDIA FESTIVAL
featuring classes, workshops, performance and a literary panel
June 7-July 14, 2013


AND: The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago celebrates 40 years with its 2013–14 season.

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Fall Guest Artists and Events

Fall 2013 promises an amazing line-up of guest artists, who will work with our students - sharing their work, leading classes, and discussing their process...

The Dance Center's 40th Anniversary Season!

The Dance Center's 40th Season opens with Susan Marshall & Company's Play/Pause September 19, 20, and 21.  Students this fall will have a chance to work with company members while they're in residence as well as other guest artists -- from Bill. T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company to Chicago-based companies such as Mordine & Company, Khecari, and Same Planet/Different World Dance.

Summer in the City! High School Summer Institute

The High School Summer Institute is an intensive 3-week program for creative high school students. Join us at the Dance Center which will host a Dance Workshop July 8 - July 26th! Spend part of your summer dancing in the city!

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