Ruth Page Center for the Arts

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Ruth Page Center for the Arts Visit RuthPage.org for the latest schedule of classes, performance events, and more! Our mission is to promote Ms.
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Established in Chicago by international dance icon Ruth Page in 1971, The Ruth Page Foundation is a 501(c) 3 private operating foundation committed to the education, promotion, and presentation of dance in Chicago. Page's vision of dance as an innovative and accessible art form, foster artistic excellence, and create a dance destination in Illinois. The Ruth Page School of Dance provides classes for children and adults as well as studio and theatre rentals, and an in-residence program. To learn more and see schedules, please visit www.ruthpage.org. This page is dedicated to friends of the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Please feel free to post pictures, events, and comments related to the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

🩰 FOUNDERS’ DAY FUNDRAISER CLASS 🩰Join us for a unique ballet fundraiser class with our Executive Director, Sara S. Schu...
10/23/2026

🩰 FOUNDERS’ DAY FUNDRAISER CLASS 🩰

Join us for a unique ballet fundraiser class with our Executive Director, Sara S. Schumann, honoring the legacy of the late Larry Long. This class blends Larry’s rigorous technique and expressive artistry, offering precise alignment, musicality, and creative exploration. See you at the barre!

Our Founder’s Day campaign benefits Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker and relies upon gracious donations from our community, sponsors, and the time volunteers contribute to the organization. 

🗓️ Friday, October 30
⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
🎟️ $25 (special pricing and discounts are not available)
📍 Ruth Page Center - 1016 N Dearborn

Sign up via link⬇️

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/9XlIMQ?vid=1t6hh3

Consider a donation ⬇️

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/VfDQ5g?vid=1t6i2k

🎬 RP MOVIE NIGHT | FOUNDERS’ DAY 🎬Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth Page Theater to see Ruth ...
10/22/2026

🎬 RP MOVIE NIGHT | FOUNDERS’ DAY 🎬

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth Page Theater to see Ruth Page’s “Dr. Bat.” This is Ruth’s witty, lively ballet adaptation of Johann Strauss’s operetta “Die Fledermaus,” just in time for trick-or-treat!
Grab your candy and popcorn, and meet us at the show! 
 
Our Founder’s Day campaign benefits Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker and relies upon gracious donations from our community, sponsors, and the time volunteers contribute to the organization. 

🗓️ Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
🎟️ $5
🍿 Movie concessions available for purchase
📍 Ruth Page Theater - 1016 N Dearborn

RSVP via link⬇️

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/NKE0Cg?vid=1t6hhf

Consider a donation ⬇️

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/VfDQ5g?vid=1t6i2k

🥂 TOAST TO DOLORES 🥂Join us on Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ruth Page Theater for “Toast to Dolores,” mod...
10/21/2026

🥂 TOAST TO DOLORES 🥂

Join us on Thursday, October 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. in the Ruth Page Theater for “Toast to Dolores,” moderated by Dori Rothschild. Toast to Dolores is an event during our 14-day Founders’ Day Campaign to raise funds for our annual production of Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker. Toast & Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

RSVP via link⬇️

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/7ButRw?vid=1t629j

BRAEDEN BARNES | CONTEMPORARY FLOWJoin us for Advanced Contemporary Flow class for a study of textures and floor work. B...
10/20/2026

BRAEDEN BARNES | CONTEMPORARY FLOW

Join us for Advanced Contemporary Flow class for a study of textures and floor work.
 
Braeden Barnes, a native of Chicago, Illinois, received his training from Faubourg Ballet and San Francisco Ballet School. Braeden was then accepted into the Joffrey Ballet training program under the directors Alexei Kremnev and Anna Reznik. He has worked professionally with Balletmet, Joffrey Ballet Chicago, Ron de Jesus Dance, Billy Elliot the Musical, Cocodaco Dance Project, C5, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and Visceral Dance Chicago. Braeden has performed both nationally and internationally. He has worked with choreographers such as James Canfield, Paul Vasterling, Danielle Agami, Kevin O’Day, Mónica Cervantes, Marguerite Donlon, Matthew Neenan, Lucas Crandall, Nick Pupillo, and Yosh*to Sakuraba.

🗓️ Friday 10/23, 10/30, 11/20
⏰ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
📍1016 N. Dearborn
⭐️ Register on MindBody

JOB OPENINGRuth Page School of Dance is currently looking for a classical accompanist. Availability in weekday evening a...
10/19/2026

JOB OPENING

Ruth Page School of Dance is currently looking for a classical accompanist. Availability in weekday evening and/or Saturday mornings is necessary. Please email interest to [email protected]

10/18/2026

THANK YOU

Thank you to our audience and performers for a fantastic Fall Show. It was a joy to share the stage with such inspiring dancers.

10/15/2026

🚨THIS FRIDAY🚨

We are excited to have two PDTP alumni join us onstage for the Fall Show. Augustine Hardison and Ally Bradley will be performing a self-choreographed piece.

The Fall show will feature the premiere of a new work by PDTP Guest Choreographer Jessi Stegall, plus performances by:

⭐️Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company
⭐️Visceral Studio Company 
⭐️MJL Center for Dance 
⭐️Praize Productions, Inc.
⭐️Ruth Page’s School of Dance 
⭐️Northern Illinois University

🍁Fall Show
🗓️October 16 | 7:00 PM
📍Ruth Page Center for the Arts
🎟️$25 | general admission

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/Az5R5A?vid=1stbz7

10/13/2026

✨TUTUS ON A TUESDAY

Take a peak inside some of PDTP’s rehearsals as they prepare for the Fall Show

Join Ruth Page Center in our home theater for the debut performance of the 2026-27 Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP). The program will feature the premiere of a new work by PDTP Guest Choreographer Jessi Stegall, plus performances by:

⭐️Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company
⭐️Visceral Studio Company 
⭐️MJL Center for Dance 
⭐️Praize Productions, Inc.
⭐️Ruth Page’s School of Dance 
⭐️Northern Illinois University

‼️SAVE THE DATE:

🍁Fall Show
🗓️October 16 | 7:00 PM
📍Ruth Page Center for the Arts
🎟️$25 | general admission

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/Az5R5A?vid=1stbz7

FOUNDERS’ DAYOctober 16–30, 2026 Ruth Page Center’s Founders’ Day: a multi-day fundraising campaign to benefit Ruth Page...
10/12/2026

FOUNDERS’ DAY

October 16–30, 2026 

Ruth Page Center’s Founders’ Day: a multi-day fundraising campaign to benefit Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker. 

Founders’ Day relies upon gracious donations from our community, sponsors, and the time volunteers contribute to the organization. The success of this campaign allows us to present this time-honored tradition year after year.

Calendar of Events

🍁October 16 | Founders’ Day Kick-Off & Fall Show 7pm

🥂October 22 | Toast to Dolores 6pm

🍿October 28 | RP Movie Night 7pm

🩰October 30 | Larry Long Fundraiser Master Class 11am

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/4GYUfQ?vid=1sz8yw

🍁Tickets for the Fall Show are now on sale!Join Ruth Page Center in our home theater for the debut performance of the 20...
10/05/2026

🍁Tickets for the Fall Show are now on sale!

Join Ruth Page Center in our home theater for the debut performance of the 2026-27 Professional Dance Training Program (PDTP). The program will feature the premiere of a new work by PDTP Guest Choreographer Jessi Stegall, plus performances by:

⭐️Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company
⭐️Visceral Studio Company 
⭐️MJL Center for Dance 
⭐️Praize Productions, Inc.
⭐️Ruth Page’s School of Dance 
⭐️Northern Illinois University

‼️SAVE THE DATE:

🍁Fall Show
🗓️October 16 | 7:00 PM
📍Ruth Page Center for the Arts
🎟️$25 | general admission

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/Az5R5A?vid=1stbz7

Address

1016 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL
60610

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 9pm
Thursday 7:45am - 8pm
Friday 8:45am - 6pm
Saturday 8:45am - 3pm
Sunday 9:45am - 3pm

Telephone

+13123376543

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