RP Community Spot
Stop by to see who's up next on the RP Community Spot. Ruth Page Center will feature services, events, and programs from our local community.
AUDITION NOTICE
Time to get stage-ready! Join us for Ruth Page's The Nutcracker Auditions.
Adult Cast:
Saturday, August 24 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children Cast:
Sunday, August 25 11:00am - 3:00pm
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Open House
Date: 08/04/2024
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ruth Page Center welcomes you to tour the building, explore our studios, meet our instructors, and try a variety of classes. Open House is a free day of dance for the community to enjoy and learn more about what we do.
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Fall Showcase
Date: 10/18/2024
The Fall Showcase unveils the newest Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program members and presents an exciting lineup of newly commissioned work by a special guest choreographer. The evening-length performance also showcases select pieces from the Young Dancer Training Program.
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Founders Day
Date: 10/18 - 10/30/2024
Ruth Page Center's Founders' Day: a multi-day fundraising campaign to benefit Ruth Page's The Nutcracker. Founders Day relies upon gracious donations from our community, sponsors, and the time volunteers contribute to the organization. The success of this campaign allows us to present this time-honored tradition year after year.
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Ruth Page's The Nutcracker
Date: Various Dates
Ruth Page's The Nutcracker features international guest artists who bring their dedication and artistry to the production, dancers from the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program, and the Ruth Page School of Dance. The collaborative effort between seasoned professionals and emerging talents ensures a captivating and memorable experience for audiences of all ages.
Venue:
Governors State University (GSU)
11/23/2024, 11/24/2024
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)
12/7/2024, 12/8/2024
College of Lake County (CLC)
12/21/2024, 12/22/2024
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Center Stage
Date: 03/21 - 3/22/2025
Center Stage at Ruth Page is not just an annual fundraiser. It's a unique opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of our founder and international dance icon, Ruth Page (1899 -1991). This event, which also serves as her birthday party, is dedicated to raising funds for our In-Residence program! This production features our In-Residence companies and invites companies from the Chicago dance community.
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Gala
Date: TBD
Ruth Page Legacy Gala is our annual fundraising event. It pays tribute to Ruth Page's legacy and brings together our families, the dance community, patrons, and supporters to celebrate and support the arts. The Gala serves as a platform to raise vital funds for dance education, scholarships, and the other services we provide.
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Spring Show
Date: 06/13 - 6/14/2025
The Ruth Page School of Dance’s end-of-year concert and graduation ceremony is a culmination of months of dedication, hard work, and artistic growth for our dancers. At the concert, each dancer takes to the stage to demonstrate mastery of various dance techniques and styles they learned at our school. The audience witnesses the artistry and technical precision taught by our wonderfully skilled faculty.
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Ravinia
Date: 06/21/2025
Ruth Page Festival of Dance began with Ruth Page’s association with the Ravinia Festival in 1926. Today, the Festival continues her legacy and dedication to dance by allowing Ruth Page Center to present local, national, and international dance artists alongside the season finale of the Ruth Page Professional Dance Training Program.
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