History
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is located in a historic 1927 building in the Gold Coast. Owned by The Ruth Page Foundation, the building houses a theater, rehearsal studios, a School of Dance, and offices for staff and our Artists In-Residence. Established in Chicago by international dance icon Ruth Page in 1971, The Ruth Page Foundation is a 501(c) 3 private operating foundation committed to the education, promotion, and presentation of dance in Chicago. Emanating from the Illinois heartland, the visionary work of Ruth Page influenced the growth of theater design, opera ballet, and dance. She achieved worldwide recognition as a true pioneer of dance in America. Our mission is to promote Ms. Page's vision of dance as an innovative and accessible art form, foster artistic excellence, and create a dance destination in Illinois.
Specialties
Are you interested in movement through music for yourself or your child? If so, we have many programs available. Creative Movement, Adult Ballet, Jazz, BeMoved, Pilates, Hip Hop, Tap and many more! The Ruth Page School of Dance - providing the highest level of ballet training to professional dancers and those who study for personal enrichment. The training program is available for children between 3 and 20 years of age. The Ruth Page Theater & Subsidized Theater Rental Program - a 218 seat theater that helps companies meet their artistic and financial and goals, while reducing the financial burden of a Chicago engagement. The Ruth Page In-Residence Program - incubator and home to working performing artists and small to mid-sized arts organizations. The companies currently in residence are: DanceWorks Chicago, Hedwig Dances, Pilates Practice Chicago, and Porchlight Music Theatre.