Open House
Date: April 26, 2026
Celebrate the International Day of Dance with the Ruth Page School of Dance! Join us for the annual Open House, April 26 at Ruth Page Center. Try free dance classes, meet our world class faculty, and tour our landmark facility!
Classes are open to all adults (18+), from beginner to professionals.
Full schedule of activities coming soon.
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Ruth Page Legacy Gala
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Join us for the annual Ruth Page Legacy Gala, where we will celebrate guest of honor, Julie Burman Kaplan, as well as the monumental centennial milestone of 1016 N Dearborn St—our historic and beloved home of more than 50 years!
More than a fundraiser, this evening is a living tribute to Ruth Page’s visionary legacy. It serves as a premier gathering point for Chicago’s dance community, dedicated arts patrons, and our most cherished friends and family.
Join us for this milestone celebration!
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Spring Show
Date: June 12–13, 2026
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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Founders' Day
Date: 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
Date: Various Dates
Ruth Page's The Nutcracker features international guest artists who bring their dedication and artistry to the production, dancers from the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program, and the Ruth Page School of Dance. The collaborative effort between seasoned professionals and emerging talents ensures a captivating and memorable experience for audiences of all ages.
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Ravinia
Date: 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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Fall Show
Date: October 2026
The Fall Show unveils the newest Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program members and presents an exciting lineup of newly commissioned work by a special guest choreographer. The evening-length performance also showcases select pieces from the Young Dancer Training Program and invited guests.
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Center Stage at Ruth Page
Date: 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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