Timeless Stories. Living Art. Community in Motion
Our original productions bring timeless stories to life, empowering youth and uniting communities through dance.
Coming soon!
Wednesday Addams Ballet Tickets Available Soon!
This season at Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago, we are thrilled to announce of our next upcoming event Wednesday Addams - The Ballet. Performances will showcase the incredible talent of our young dancers.
Each production is designed to inspire and entertain, highlighting the hard work and dedication of our students. We want to invite you to be part of our audience and experience the magic of dance.
Stay tuned for our ticket sale in dates to come! Your presence not only supports our dancers but also enriches our community. Together, let's celebrate the creativity that thrives in the Greater Chicago area.
Welcome!
Welcome to The Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago!
As Artistic Director, I want to personally thank you for visiting our website and learning more about our exciting new journey. We are thrilled to bring young motivated dancers together in a vibrant, inspiring environment where artistry and excellence flourish.
Our mission is to cultivate a love of dance while providing innovative productions and performance opportunities. Though we are just beginning, our vision is clear—to create a company where young artists can grow, express themselves, and share their passion with the community.
We invite you to be part of this journey—whether as a dancer, audience member, or supporter. Stay connected with us on social media for updates, upcoming performances, and behind-the-scenes moments.
We look forward to seeing you at the theater!
Margo Ruark
Artistic Director
Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago
celebrating Youth Through Dance PERFORMANCE
Our Mission
The Youth Dance Theater of Greater Chicago (YDTGC) is the company in residence at Baila Conmigo/Dance With Me! offering quality children's productions in a fun, creative, artistic environment. YDTGC gives the talented, motivated children in the greater Chicago area the opportunity to perform in full scale stage productions and cultivate their unique talents. Each production is approximately an hour in length making it attainable for both the young performers and even the youngest audience members. YDTGC will also be seen around the community performing in various festivals and events, teaching the children grit, and the importance of giving back to the community. Every child deserves the opportunity to be a superstar on our stage, so we accept all interested dancers into our program!
Our Artistic Home
YDTGC is the resident performing arts company of Baila Conmigo/Dance With Me in Berwyn, IL. We are located conveniently across from the Berwyn Metra Station in the Historic Depot District.