Newport Theater Camp - Summer/Fall Classes 2026

Newport Theater Camp's Season 19 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

July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Bonus Week Sept 12

Showcase, Sunday Sept 20

10:30-Noon - Burlesque Level 3: Acro and Choreo - Thorne

12:30-2:00 - Art of the Absurd 2: Fetish, Kink, and Violence as Performance Art - Harley Go’Lightly

Sundays

July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Bonus Week Sept 13

Showcase, Sunday Sept 20

10-Noon - Clowning Fundamentals - Journey Maranto

12:30-2:00 - Burlesque Level 2 - MochaMocha 2.0

Mondays

July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Bonus Week Sept 14

Showcase, Sunday Sept 20

6:15-7:45 - The Art of Revision - Catty Wompass

6:15-7:45 - Burlesque Level 2 - Eva La Feva

8:00-9:30 - Is this Seat Taken (Chair Flow Class) - Karma Karnelian

8:00-9:30 - Burlesque Mixed Levels "Classic Burlesque" - Bazuka Joe

Tuesdays

July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8; Bonus Week Sept 15

Showcase, Sunday Sept 20

6:15-7:45 - Burlesque Level 1 - Lady Ginger (Note: Start date is July 21)

6:15-7:45pm - Intro to Flow Arts - Dusty Bahls (Note: Held in Outdoor Location TBD)

Wednesdays

July 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 9, Bonus Week Sept 16

Showcase, Sunday Sept 20

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

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

6:15-7:45 - Burlesque Level 2 - Lady Ve’Lush

Thursdays

July 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27; September 10; Bonus Week Sept 17

Showcase, Sunday Sept 20

6:15-7:45 - Stretch and Flex - Hora Babylon

8:00-9:30 - Burlesque Level 2 - Tila Von Twirl

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

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

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