Awaken the dancer in everyone's soul

our mission

Joel Hall Dancers & Center awakens the dancer in everyone’s soul. By highlighting and spotlighting the Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ experience, we provide comprehensive dance education and artistic expression.

We believe dance is a powerful tool to educate and inspire, offering not only instruction in techniques but also deep insights into the history and cultural significance of dance. Our commitment to making dance accessible and affordable helps break down barriers and challenges oppressive systems.

By championing Urban Jazz, we engage both performers and audiences to enhance our collective culture and educate future generations, cultivating a more inclusive and equitable world for all.

Upcoming classes and events

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Nina Simone - with Joel Hall flair! Rehearsal Director & First Company Dancer Heather Zimny leads a one-hour FREE Community Class.

Monday, March 31, 2025
5:00 - 6:00pm
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masterclass: bharatanatyam

Kiran Rajagopalan leads a two-hour masterclass in the Classical Indian Bharatanatyam technique

Saturday, May 3, 2025
2:00 - 4:00pm
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masterclass: Belly DancingD

Ashorina Safire, co-founder of the Safire Belly Dancers, leads a two-hour masterclass in this iconic Middle Eastern idiom.

Sunday, April 13, 2025
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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companies

Joel Hall Dancers & Center’s company is comprised of three tiers, the First Company, the Second Company, and the Youth Company, where dancers fresh or seasoned assemble to strut, leap and show out in front of the bright lights of the Chicago Dance Scene!

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