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2026 Fall Show
October 16, 2026 | 7 pm
Join Ruth Page Center in our home theater for the debut performance of the 2026-27 Professional Dance Training Program.
The program will feature the premiere of new work by Jessi Stegall, plus performances by Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Youth Company, Visceral Dance Chicago's Studio Company, MJL Center for Dance, Praize Productions, Inc, Ruth Page's School of Dance, and Northern Illinois University!
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Founders' Day
October 18–30, 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.
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker Suite
November 21, 2026 | 1pm & 5pm
Beverly Arts Center
The magic of the holidays comes to life at the Beverly Arts Center with Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker Suite. Performed by exceptional dancers whose artistry, precision, and expression captivate audiences of all ages, this family-friendly, one-act adaptation runs under an hour and offers a perfect introduction to the full-length ballet. Featuring lavish costumes, graceful choreography, and Tchaikovsky’s classic score, it captures all the wonder and beauty of the season in a shorter format ideal for young audiences, first-time ballet-goers, or simply fans of The Nutcracker.
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Ruth Page's
The Nutcracker
December 5–20, 2026
Governors State University,
Northeastern Illinois University, and
College of Lake County
Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker is Chicago's longest-running Nutcracker tradition, delighting audiences since 1965. Be transported to a wondrous Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets this holiday season.
This production promises exquisite dancing, stunning costumes, and a magical experience for the entire family. International and local guest artists perform alongside the talented dancers of the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program and students from Ruth Page School of Dance.
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Center Stage at Ruth Page
March 2027
Center Stage at Ruth Page is not just a fundraiser, it's an unique opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of our founder and international dance icon, Ruth Page (1899 -1991).
This event, which also serves as her birthday party, is dedicated to raising funds for our In-Residence program! This production features our In-Residence companies and invites companies from the Chicago dance community.
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Ruth Page
Legacy Gala
May 2027
The Ruth Page Legacy Gala celebrates the enduring legacy of Ruth Page and the transformative power of dance. Bringing together artists, supporters, community leaders, and friends of the Ruth Page Center, the Gala honors the people and ideas that continue to shape Chicago’s vibrant dance community.
The Gala supports the Ruth Page Center’s ongoing work to provide exceptional dance education, artistic opportunities, and accessible space for artists and the broader community.
2027 details coming soon.
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Performance Showcase
Fri, June 11, 2027 | 7pm
We invite you to attend the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program's 2027 Performance Showcase! The 2027 trainees will perform new works by guest choreographers, plus repertory works by Ruth Page Center's very own Victor Alexander, Maray Guiterrez, and Emmanuel Ramirez.
The annual Performance Showcase is a celebration of a year of world class dance training and artistic development for the 2026 PDTP dancers.
Join us as we send these emerging artists off with a bang!
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Spring Show
Sat, May 22, 2027 | 1pm | 5pm
The Ruth Page School of Dance’s end-of-year concert and graduation ceremony is a culmination of months of dedication, hard work, and artistic growth for our dancers. At the concert, each dancer takes to the stage to demonstrate mastery of various dance techniques and styles they learned at our school. The audience witnesses the artistry and technical precision taught by our wonderfully skilled faculty.
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Ravinia
TBD
Ruth Page Festival of Dance began with Ruth Page’s association with the Ravinia Festival in 1926. Today, the Festival continues her legacy and dedication to dance by allowing Ruth Page Center to present local, national, and international dance artists alongside the season finale of the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program.
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