NEIU Community Dance Program

🎬✨ Lights, Camera… DANCE! ✨🎬

Join us for an exciting afternoon as the NEIU Community Dance Program presents Hooray for Hollywood! From graceful ballet to energetic performances, our dancers are ready to light up the stage and celebrate the magic of Hollywood through dance! 🌟💃🕺

📅 Saturday, May 30th, 2026
🕑 2:00 p.m.
📍 NEIU Auditorium
Bring your family and friends and come cheer on these amazing performers as they shine under the spotlight! 🎭❤️

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/U-Pass/6605/event/1457615

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🔥 NEW CLASS ALERT 🔥

We’re so excited to introduce a brand NEW Hip Hop class at NEIU this summer — and even more excited to welcome our new instructor, Andy!! 🙌🏽

Andy has been a part of Chicago’s hip hop dance scene for years, with experience performing with CODA, Hip Hop ConnXion, and The PieceMakers. He brings high-level training, incredible energy, and a true passion for helping dancers grow.

🎥 Check out this clip to see him in action!
(He’s in the blue pants 💙)
Choreography in this video is not his — just sharing the vibe!

Andy’s goal is simple: build confidence, have fun, and help you feel your best on the dance floor 🖤

This class is open to ALL levels — whether you’re just starting or have been dancing for years, you’re invited!

Let’s vibe, grow, and dance together this summer ☀️

👉🏽 Sign up here:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/crneiu/activity/search/detail/5553?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

We are getting SO close to the stage 😍✨
“Hooray for Hollywood” is going to be AMAZING!! 🎬🩰
Make sure you save this + be ready to shine 💖

We are excited to announce our 2026 Teacher’s Assistant for the Pre-Dance & Pre-Ballet classes!

Jenny Onderko will begin on April 4, working alongside Miss Joanna as her assistant and helping lead our youngest dancers during recital preparations. We are proud to see Jenny step into this leadership role within our program.

Jenny is currently in 7th grade and has been dancing for about 8–9 years. She began dancing in 2015 at just 3 years old in the Creative Movement class with Ms. Rachel Burton, founder of the NEIU Community Dance Program.

One of Jenny’s favorite memories in the program was joining jazz class with Mr. Drew, where she had the opportunity to learn a new dance style while building many wonderful friendships with fellow dancers.

She especially enjoys the yearly recital, from learning the choreography to trying on costumes with her friends. For Jenny, it’s amazing to see how everything comes together in the end, and performing on stage while receiving encouragement from the audience makes the experience truly special.

One of Jenny’s proudest moments in her dance journey has been improving her turns and performing confidently on stage.

What are Jenny’s future goals in dance and in life?
“My future goal in dancing and in life is to inspire others to want to do better. I hope that one day at least one person will look up to me and truly feel encouraged to become a better version of themselves.”

Please join us in congratulating Jenny as she begins this exciting new role in our dance program! ✨

Please welcome our newest instructor, Ally Bradley! ✨
Ally is a Chicago-based professional dancer, performer, and dance instructor with experience both locally and abroad. She trained at the Ruth Page School of Dance, where she developed a strong technical foundation and a love for working with young dancers. During her time there, she supported classes from Pre-Ballet through Ballet II and especially cherished inspiring the youngest students as they discovered the joy of movement.
In 2024, Ally joined Chicago Contemporary Dance Theater as an instructor, teaching students of all ages in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and Jazz. She also serves as a substitute teacher for both the Ruth Page School of Dance and NEIU Community Ballet classes during the week.
Known for her high-energy presence, creativity, and passion for performance, Ally brings an encouraging, positive teaching style that helps dancers build confidence while developing strong technique. Her classes are engaging, supportive, and full of enthusiasm — creating a space where every dancer can grow, express themselves, and shine.
We are so excited for our students to learn, move, and be inspired by Ally this season! 💛