Summer Dance Intensive in Chicago: Take Your Training to the Next Level at Music House
Looking for a high-quality summer dance intensive in Chicago for your child or teen? This summer, Music House School of Performing Arts is excited to offer a dynamic two-week Summer Dance Intensive designed to help dancers grow in technique, artistry, versatility, and confidence.
Whether your dancer is preparing for the upcoming competition season, looking to strengthen foundational skills, or simply eager to immerse themselves in dance this summer, the Music House Summer Dance Intensive offers focused training in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Medieval Garden Party
Here ye here ye! Music House is stepping back in time on Sunday, May 17th for an enchanting Medieval Garden Party, where kin and companions shall revel as in days of old, and gather for the winding of the Maypole! Guests of all ages are invited to don their finest medieval attire, be they noble lords and ladies, wandering minstrels, daring knights, or forest fairies, as we partake in an afternoon of medieval spirit and whimsy! Crafts, provisions, and sweet melodies by Fortuna, Deeply Choir, and more!
At the grounds of: Humboldt Park Studio, 1018. N. California
On the days of: Sunday, May 17th, 2026, on the hours of 2:00-4:00 PM
A festival of: Crafts, Medieval Music, Costume, Dancing, and Winding of the Maypole
Music House Performances at Do Division Street Fest 2026
Music House returns to Do Division Street Fest this summer with two full days of student performances!
Best Summer Camps for Kids in Chicago: Explore the Arts, Join a Specialty Camp, or Focus on Dance
Looking for the best summer camps for kids in Chicago?
At Music House, we offer summer experiences for every type of young artist — whether your child wants to explore multiple art forms, join a specialty camp like Dance, Rock Band, or Musical Theater, or focus deeply on dance training through an intensive.
Why We’re Launching Our First Online Adult Spanish Class at Music House
Whether you took Spanish years ago in school and need a refresh, or this is your very first time learning, this class is designed to help you start speaking right away in a welcoming environment. Our class is beginner-friendly, supportive, and immersive.
Best Spring Music Classes for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers in Chicago
Looking for the best spring music classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Chicago? Join Music Together® at Music House for joyful family music and movement classes.
Suzuki Violin Playdown: Perform at Do Division Street Fest on 5/30!
All Music House Violinists who can play at least Twinkle are invited to perform in the Suzuki Violin Playdown at Do Division Street Festival this May! Students must attend the mandatory rehearsal on May 9th at Humboldt Park Studio to participate.
This is a free event for students to participate in! There is a $10 suggested donation to get into the fest.
Sing up to Perform!
Learn KPop Demon Hunters Songs on Violin This April!
Join us on April 11th from 2-3pm at our Humboldt Park Studio for the KPop Demon Hunters Violin Workshop!
Students will learn favorites from the movie KPop Demon Hunters and go home with sheet music to continue practicing! Anyone age 6+ who can play an A Major Scale is invited to participate!
Solo Recital Performances This Spring 2026!
Shine onstage this May in a solo recital! All private lesson students invited to participate!
Dare to Dream at Music House
What happens when young people are given space to dream big? Creativity grows. Confidence builds. The impossible starts to feel possible. Every great artistic journey begins with a dream and that belief has guided Music House for 75 years.
To celebrate our 75th anniversary as a performing arts school in Chicago, Music House is proud to present Disney’s Dare to Dream JR! Our signature, once-in-a-generation anniversary production.
This multi-disciplinary musical revue follows a group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. When one trainee realizes they’ve lost the ability to dream, the group is challenged to explore imagination, creativity, and collaboration together. Through beloved music spanning generations - from Coco and Encanto to Frozen II and classic Disney favorites - the show brings to life themes of teamwork, resilience, and the power of dreaming boldly.
At its core, Dare to Dream JR! is about young people stepping into a creative space, finding their voices, supporting one another, and discovering what’s possible when they work together. It is everything Music House has stood for since its founding: music, movement, theater, and collaboration woven into one shared experience.
Spring Into the Musical Theater Spotlight!
Music House Musical Theater Company Presents:
Our Spring 2026 Season!
Registration is open now for this spring’s Musical Theater offerings at Music House! Our Early Musical Theater students will get to explore a familiar and fun story in Little Red Riding Hood while our three older groups will dive into three very different London landscapes! Within those shows our characters discover themselves and the love of family and friends. These three shows feature ensemble casts, allow for many storytellers and spotlight opportunities and will showcase our love of collaboration within the theater ensemble!
Glow Violin Workshop on February 21st!
The Glow Violin Workshop has returned! Join us on February 21st from 2-3pm at our Humboldt Park Studio for the Glow Violin Workshop!
Light up these gloomy February days with a fun, glow in the dark violin experience. Students will receive glow sticks for their violins and bows! Anyone age 6+ who can play an A Major Scale is invited to participate!
Free Tot & Caregiver Storytime at Both Studios!
In this joyful and interactive class, toddlers and their caregivers will journey to magical worlds through vibrant stories, colorful imagery, puppets, scarves, instruments, and more. Each session blends music, dance, theater, and art in playful, age-appropriate ways—encouraging creative expression, social connection, and lots of giggles along the way. Every storytime is a new adventure full of new stories, puppets, props, and more!
Ages 1.5-4 years
Early Childhood Class Free Trial Day: January 9th!
Join us on Friday, January 9th at Humboldt Park Studio for a FREE trial of Music Together (ages 0-5) and/or Foundations in Performing Arts (ages 2.5-5) to discover which class is right for your little one! PLUS we’ll have a free Tot & Caregiver Musical Storytime (ages 1.5-5) in between the two trial classes!
Young Artists Pop-Up!
Music House is excited to announce that we will be hosting a marketplace for young vendors to sell their creations this Holiday season! We will be transforming our practice rooms and studio into booths for each individual vendor.
Early Childhood Classes: Fall 2025
At Music House, we believe that it’s never too early to nurture a love for the performing arts. Our early childhood classes are thoughtfully designed to introduce young learners to the magical worlds of music, dance, and theater. With engaging, play-based activities led by experienced educators, students explore the arts in a warm and supportive environment. These classes provide the perfect foundation for developing essential skills like listening, self expression, coordination, and teamwork—while inspiring confidence and sparking joy.
Whether your little one is just starting to explore the arts or is communicating a strong interest in singing, dancing, acting, or instruments, Music House is a great place to stART.
Building Community Through Dance at Music House
Discover how Music House is making its Chicago dance program all about community and connection—starting with the Move Together Festival.
Open Mic Night Series!
Join us at Open Mic Night at Humboldt Park Studio! Open Mic Night is a free community event, open to both Music House and non-Music House students!
Register for the next Open Mic Night:
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Music House, Humboldt Park Studio Yard Space (1018 N California Ave)
