Newport Theater Camp - Spring Classes

Newport Theater Camp's Season 14 Line-up of classes in burlesque, bellydance, comedy, dance, and clowning!

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Our mission is to introduce you to different fringe art forms in a safe, low-pressure environment and give you a chance to perform onstage! We’ll be offering a variety of 8-week sessions in the heart of Lakeview from professionals that you know and love - including burlesque, bellydance, clowning, sensuality and fitness. Whether you’re getting your groove back or adding some drama for the first time, you can do it with creativity, self-expression, and confidence! Classes are open to all humans of all identities!

When registering, please use the email address you check most frequently. During our sessions, we send pertinent class information that you won't want to miss!

REFUND POLICY: Full registration refunds are given through the first week of classes only. Extenuating circumstances are an exception.

Saturdays

March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10

• 10:30-Noon: Burlesque 1, Camille Leon and Eva La Feva
• 12:30-2: Burlesque 2, Eva La Feva
• Showcase Sunday, May 25 (Sunday of Memorial Day weekend)

Sundays

March 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11

• 10:30-Noon - Therapeutic Performance Art, Whimsy Stiff
• 11-12:30 - Comedy Fusion, Matt Brown & Fee Basanavicius
• 12:30-2 - Burlesque 2, Helena Handbasket
• Showcase Sunday, May 25 (Sunday of Memorial Day weekend)

Mondays

March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12

• 6:15-7:45 - Burlesque 3, Mocha Mocha 2.0
• 6:15-7:45 - Stretch & Flex Class, Hora Babylon
• 8-9:30 - Burlesque 1, Tila Von Twirl
• 8-9:30 - Narrative Drag/Burlesque,Harley Go'Lightly and Willy LaQueue
• Showcase Sunday, May 25 (Sunday of Memorial Day weekend)

Tuesdays

March 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13

• 6:15-7:45pm - 60s Go-Go Dancing, Lady Ginger
• 8-9:30pm - Burlesque 2, Miss Nyxon
• Showcase Sunday, May 25 (Sunday of Memorial Day weekend)

Wednesdays

Start Dates Vary. See Below.

• 6:15-7:45pm - Floorwork, Sunny Haelstorm, March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14
• 8-9:30pm - Burlesque Latin Flare, Olivia Sylk, March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14
• 6:15-7:45pm - Fusion Bellydance Level 1, Dawn Xiana Moon, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
• 8-9:30pm - Fusion Bellydance Level 2, Dawn Xiana Moon, 8-9:30pm April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
• Showcase Sunday, May 25 (Sunday of Memorial Day weekend)

Thursdays

• 7-9pm - Clowning Production, Journey Maranto, April 4, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8
• 7-10pm - Clowning Production, Evan Richter, May 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19

REFUND POLICY: Full registration refunds are given through the first week of classes only. Extenuating circumstances are an exception.

P lease be advised:

Our venue is up a flight of stairs (no elevator, but there is a private entrance with a railing) and has two all-gender single-stall restrooms onsite. Email us with any accessibility/entry questions at [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States