Deeply Rooted welcomes and encourages dancers of all levels (beginners to professionals) to audition. On the first day of the intensive, dancers will participate in a placement audition and will be placed into their appropriate level for the remainder of their training.

Students attend two 90 minute technique classes each day followed by rehearsals for the culminating performances.

All students train in Ballet, Horton- and Graham-based Modern, Contemporary Movement,Traditional African Dance, repertory rehearsal, and coaching sessions.

Deeply Rooted believes that the growth of the artistic self is equally as important as the growth of the technical self. Our program offers the chance for dancers to push themselves and actualize their artistry in conjunction with their technical growth.

Yes. Deeply Rooted offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships. Please indicate if you’d like to be considered for a scholarship when registering for your audition.

Funding from Schools and Civic/Community/Charitable Organizations: Many universities and high schools offer funding and grants for independent study and educational enhancement. Deeply Rooted is not an accredited institution. However, if you provide the proper paperwork, we can validate your training. We will verify the coursework you receive while here in technique, choreography, and artistic growth. Organizations such as sororities, fraternities, the Links, etc. have funded students in the past.

Consider a part-time job: Look for a weekend job and dedicate that income to your tuition.

Plan a fundraiser: Students have held performance fundraisers and snack sales during school breaks. Create a crowd-funding page for online donations.

Be creative: Remember – where there is a will, there is a way!

Deeply Rooted does not provide housing for the Summer Intensive. However, our studios are located in downtown Chicago at 17 N. State Street, making us easily accessible by public transportation.

Many of our students choose to stay at the University Center (chicagosummerhousing.com) and Hosteling International Chicago (hichicago.org), as they are within walking distance of the studio.

No. Deeply Rooted is not responsible for minors before and after their daily classes and rehearsals.

Deeply Rooted has a no refund policy.