FAQs

How do I get tickets to an RNCDC performance?
Please visit our Tickets page for information on how to purchase tickets for a performance.

When do you perform in the Chicago area?
River North Chicago Dance Company presents its annual engagement at Chicago’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance in winter/spring; the 2008 dates are February 15-16. 

Click here for information on these and other Chicago area performances.

Are there CDs or DVDs available of your performances?
CDs of the original score to Underground Movements (choreographed by Artistic Director Frank Chaves, composed by Evan Solot, and featuring vocals by Chicago Children’s Choir) are available for purchase through the Merchandise page. 

RNCDC does not sell other CDs or any DVDs of performance footage. 

How do I donate to RNCDC?
Thank you for inquiring!  Please visit the How to Give page.

Are there jobs or internships available at RNCDC? 
For job postings, please visit the Jobs page of this site.

Can I rent studio space from you?
Please contact the Ruth Page Center directly for information on studio rentals.

Can I hire a teacher for an RNCDC master class?
Of course!  For more information, please email us at info@rivernorthchicago.com.

Aspiring Dancers

When are auditions?
River North Chicago Dance Company generally holds auditions in Chicago and around the country in winter and spring.  Please visit the For Dancers page for a schedule of upcoming auditions.

How do I apprentice with the company?
Apprenticeships are generally offered to dancers through company auditions held in Chicago and around the country and through the RNCDC Summer Intensive program. 

To inquire about an apprentice position, please email a resume, cover letter, and photo to Sara Bibik, assistant to the artistic director, at sbibik@rivernorthchicago.com. 

How do I take classes at RNCDC?  Does RNCDC have a school? 
RNCDC does not have a school, though we do offer workshops with our dancers and other master faculty throughout the year at our home studios and at various suburban locations.  For information on workshops, please visit the For Dancers page.

Daily company class is reserved for RNCDC company members and apprentices. 

What is the minimum age for your workshops?
The minimum age guidelines for RNCDC workshops are:

• One Day Workshops: ages 12 and up, intermediate – pre-professional dancers
• RivNoDance Weekend: ages 11-16, intermediate and advanced dancers
• Summer Workshop: ages 13 and up, advanced, pre-professional, and professional dancers
• Summer Intensive: pre-professional and professional dancers accepted by audition only, approximately 15 years and up

I’m coming to a workshop, where should I stay?
Please visit the For Dancers page for a link to suggested hotels in the area.

I’m coming to a workshop, how do I get to your studios?
Because not all RNCDC workshops are held at our studios in Chicago, be sure to confirm the location of the workshop you’re attending.

For a link to directions to the RNCDC home studios in Chicago’s Ruth Page Center, visit the For Dancers page.

If you are planning to attend one of our off-site workshops, check the For Dancers page for a link to the website of the workshop location. 

I have a workshop question that wasn’t answered on this website; who do I contact?
Please email Sara Bibik, assistant to the artistic director and workshop coordinator, at sbibik@rivernorthchicago.com.