Newport Theater Camp - Spring/Summer Classes 2026

Newport Theater Camp's Season 18 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 important 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

10:30-Noon - Therapeutic Performance Art (Whimsy Stiff)

10:30-Noon - Burlesque Level 1 (Honey Bee Rose)

12:30-2pm - Burlesque (Eva La Feva)

April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16; 30

Bonus Week - June 6 for make-up classes, extra rehearsal

Showcase - June 14

Sundays

10-Noon - Clowning Fundamentals (Journey Maranto)

Showcase - TBD

12:30-2 - Art of the Absurd (Harley Go'Lightly)

April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17; 31

Bonus Week - June 7 for make-up classes, extra rehearsal

Showcase - June 14

Mondays

6:15-7:45 - What's Proppin'? (Lady Ve'Lush)

8:00-9:30 - Burlesque Level 2 (Eva La Feva)

8:00-9:30 - Burlesque Level 1 (Bazuka Joe)

April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1

Bonus Week - June 8 for make-up classes, extra rehearsal

Showcase - June 14

Tuesdays

6:15-7:45 - Clean Up Your Act! (Jamie Olah)

6:15-7:45 - Introduction to Performing as a Drag King (Dusty Bahls)

8:00-9:30 - Burlesque Level 2-3 (Willy LaQueue)

April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19; June 2

Bonus Week - June 9 for make-up classes, extra rehearsal

Showcase - June 14

Wednesdays

6:15-7:45 - Burlesque Levels 2-3 (Tila Von Twirl)

6:15-7:45 - Bellydance Level 1 (Dawn Xiana Moon)

8:00-9:30 - Latin Urban Heels (Olivia Sylk)

8:00-9:30 - Bellydance Level 2 (Dawn Xiana Moon)

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20; June 3

Bonus Week - June 10 for make-up classes, extra rehearsal

Showcase - June 14

Thursdays

6:15-7:45 - Ground Work & Tumbling (Hora Babylon)

Questions? Write to [email protected]

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

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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