3rd Coast Contemporary Dance Program

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The 3rd Coast Contemporary Dance program offers experienced dancers a chance to train, rehearse, and perform with a professional dance company in Chicago. The program is dancer centered, and and offers professional dance classes in a range of techniques and styles, including Modern, Contemporary, West African, Hip-Hop, Ballet, and more.

The 3rd Coast program also provides opportunities to understudy and fill future Company Dancer vacancies, and start or expand your connection to the amazing Chicago dance community. Performances are paid, and other Chicago-area opportunities for performing and teaching are available. The 3rd Coast program is presented in partnership with the Chicago Movement Collective (CMC).​

There are 3 positions still available!
And we have Scholarships opportunities still open.
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You can also Audition by Company Class.
For details, see the Application.
Submit your Video or Company Class request before June 15.

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2026-27 Program Details
September 11, 2026 to May 31, 2027
Fri., September 11 - Orientation
Mon., September 14 - first class & rehearsal
 

Schedule
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
10:00am to 1:30pm
Program includes

• 4-6 professional dance classes, and 4-6 hours of rehearsal per week with Company Dancers

• A minimum of 3 paid opportunities to perform

• Regular evaluation sessions with Artistic Director Winifred Haun and Program Director Julia Schaeffer

• Choreographic opportunities and mentorship available

• Training in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, West African, Hip-Hop, and more 

• 90% of the dancers who have participated in the program have booked professional opportunities with Chicago-based companies and choreographers.
   

Tuition: $550 per month for 9 months ($4950)
Discount available if full year is paid by September 11

Deposit: $550 due by June 13, 2026
Need a scholarship? Questions? Contact us at winifredhaundance@gmail.com

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3rd Coast Contemporary Dance Program
Julia Schaeffer, Program Director
Winifred Haun, Program Adviser​​