Open Mic Night - October 24!
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)
Chicago Kid Fest - a Place to Meet with Local Kids Activity Facilities!
Celebrate Back-to-School with a Day of Kids Fun While Learning About Enrichment Programming in Chicago!
Chicago Kid Fest is an exciting outdoor event where families can meet local activity providers from across Chicago. Discover music schools, sports leagues, dance studios, art classes, enrichment programs, and lots of new ideas to keep your kids active and inspired!
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
Let’s Welcome A New Dance Season Together!
Get Ready for The Best Dance Season at Music House Yet!
We’re so excited to kick off a brand-new dance season at Music House. We are looking forward to new dance classes, specialty clinics, exciting announcements about our dance production, and auditions for the Music House Dance Company! And, to celebrate the end of summer and kick off our dance season, our first-ever Move Together Festival, the 2025–2026 season is shaping up to be our best yet.
2025/2026 Musical Theater Classes!
Registration is open now for this fall and spring!
We are so excited to announce our entire year of Musical Theater at Music House! Below are the shows. We are offering eight programs this year and the fall will be our first set of all “Golden Age” shows - offering students the opportunity to get to know the classics, wear vintage and old-timey costumes, and hone their foundational skills! All details about schedules, auditions, and registration are on our website.
Registration is OPEN now–remember that enrollment is limited.
Details can be found on our website: https://musichousechicago.com/musical-theater
All the City’s a Stage — And We’re Center Stage This Summer!
Join Music House This Summer at Chicago’s Neighborhood Art Festivals!
Summer in Chicago is packed with energy, creativity, and community- all things we LOVE at Music House! Mark your calendars and come visit us at these amazing local events. Scroll down to see where we’re performing, what’s coming up, and how to jump in before summer ends!
A perfect way to satisfy your musical theater cravings this summer: Music House Summer Musical Theater Intensives
Join us for one week of evening Musical Theater classes that will culminate in a performance for family and friends.
Summer of Dance!
We are calling this summer the Summer of Dance because we events all summer long that are geared specifically toward having fun, getting inspired, connecting with other dancers, and enjoying family time!
See everything we have going on this summer and join in on the fun!
Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Start (or Continue) Music, Dance, or Theater Lessons
Summer is a season of freedom and flexibility. No school, more daylight, and a fresh opportunity to explore passions or build on what you’ve already started. Whether you are brand new to music, dance, or theater, or they’ve already found their groove, summer is the ideal time to jump in or keep going.
Dance Company Highlights and Auditions
We are holding an audition on Sunday, August 10th, from 4:00pm–6:00pm at our West Rogers Park studio. During this audition, students will learn choreography, participate in team-building exercises, and enjoy a fun group activity. It’s a great opportunity to connect, grow, and dance together!
Sign up today to secure your spot!
Audition fee: $15
Summer Dance Clinics
We'll be offering Dance Clinics throughout the summer, where dancers can explore new styles and strengthen their technique. Students must be 7 years old to attend.
Learn more about the dance clinics here.
$15 per dance clinic.
Move Together Festival!
In an age where connection matters more than ever, Music House will host our first Move Together Festival! Where students who are enrolled in dance classes over the summer will perform a dance piece together. They will learn this piece in their dance classes and have the opportunity to perform with other dancers. Move Together Festival! celebrates the power of movement not just to express—but to unite.
FREE - Sign Up Here!
Outdoor Movie & Dance Production Reveal Night
Grab your blankets and join us for a free family movie night! Enjoy a fun, relaxing evening under the stars with a film the whole family will love. Plus, be the first to hear the exciting reveal of our dance productions for next season.
FREE - Sign Up Here
Summer Family Dance Classes
Get the whole family moving with fun, themed dance workshops—where families dance together! No experience needed—just bring your energy and joy.
$15 per family per event.
A Reflection on Music House Dance Company’s First Competition
This past weekend, for the first time ever, Music House Dance Company competed in a dance competition, The guiDANCE Experience. Over the years, we wondered if taking our students to a dance competition aligns with our educational goals. We want to provide our young dancers with motivating and inspiring experiences and worried that a competition would not be a healthy emotional experience. But, our Dance Company students wanted to compete! So, we searched for a competition that shared our values and prepared our students for the competition world.
The guiDANCE Experience exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere at the competition was filled with kindness and encouragement and it was a beautiful reminder of the power of positivity and support in the dance world. As dancers from studios across Chicago lined up to perform, they wished each other luck. When one group exited the stage, other competitors congratulated them and celebrated their performance. It was heartwarming to witness.
Considering this was our first competition, we went in for the experience and did not expect to win anything—we simply came to do our best.
