About

CYT offers weekly classes over the course of three separate sessions during the school year. Each 2-hour class runs for 9-10 weeks with a variety of topics offered. Most of the classes are small to ensure personal attention and growth. Enrollment in CYT classes provides students (ages 8-18) the opportunity to audition for their chapter’s current production.
 
At the end of each CYT session, students come away with improved skills in their area of emphasis and present a high-energy showcase to demonstrate to other students, family, and friends what they have learned. 
Class Registration Policies
Spring class registration opens on January 27, 2026. Please read our various Class Registration Policies before registering! Check out our summer day camp options at www.cytchicago.org/camps.
Refer-A-Friend
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** Please note: Coupon cannot be applied after registration. **
Financial Aid
CYT is pleased to offer financial assistance to families who would otherwise not be able to participate in our programs. Apply HERE.

Curriculum

CYT offers a wide variety of classes, and they all enable students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence, and make friends! CYT Chicago offers classes in acting, dancing, and singing, as well as specialty classes. Specialty classes include curriculum such as special effects makeup, prop making, and theater tech, and vary per session.

Teachers

A CYT Teacher’s mission is to train and instruct students in a way that promotes the development of character, self-esteem, and confidence. Our teachers are qualified and experienced in the area in which they teach. They have been trained in the CYT methods of instruction and agree with the CYT values and outcome goals.  All of our teachers have been background checked and adhere to our Mission and Values. Our teachers truly care about their students and provide a constructive and fun environment for them to learn.

Showcase

Parents, friends, and relatives are invited to attend CYT's Showcase performance on the last day / evening of classes, free of charge! Showcase is the grand finale of each session of classes, at which every class makes a 5–10 minute presentation of something they have learned and rehearsed during the session. Don't miss the action!

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
150 Dance 13-18 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 23 Apr 27
150 Dance 13-18 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 04
150 Dance 13-18 Kenosha
(Spring 2026)
First Christian Church, Kenosha Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 24 May 12
150 Dance 13-18 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 05 May 21
150 Dance 13-18 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 11
150 Dance Jr. 8-12 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 05 May 21
150 Dance Jr. 8-12 Dupage
(Spring 2026)
Wellspring Alliance Church, Wheaton Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 03 May 12
150 Dance Jr. 8-12 Kenosha
(Spring 2026)
First Christian Church, Kenosha Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 24 May 12
150 Dance Jr. 8-12 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 04
150 Voice 13-18 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 05 May 21
150 Voice 13-18 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 23 Apr 27
150 Voice 13-18 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 04
Conquering Auditions and Callbacks 13-18 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 04
Dance Styles: Veggie Tales 13-18 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 05 May 21
Dance: Ballet 8-12 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 05 May 21
Dance: Essential Musical Theater 8-12 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 11
Dance: Greatest Showman 13-18 Dupage
(Spring 2026)
Wellspring Alliance Church, Wheaton Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 03 May 12
Drama 12-18 Lake
(Spring 2026)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 26 May 14
Drama: Creative Dynamics 8-12 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 11
Drama: Flip the Script 13-18 Kenosha
(Spring 2026)
First Christian Church, Kenosha Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 24 May 12
Drama: Monsters Inc. 8-12 Dupage
(Spring 2026)
Wellspring Alliance Church, Wheaton Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 03 May 12
Drama: Storybook Characters 8-12 Kenosha
(Spring 2026)
First Christian Church, Kenosha Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 24 May 12
Drama: Toy Story 8-12 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 11
Dramatic Voice and Diction 10-14 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 04
Improv Pathways 12-18 McHenry
(Spring 2026)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 24 Apr 28
Improv Pathways 10-14 Dupage
(Spring 2026)
Wellspring Alliance Church, Wheaton Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 03 May 12
Improv Team 12-18 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 05 May 21
Improv Team 12-18 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 23 Apr 27
Improv Team 12-18 Kenosha
(Spring 2026)
First Christian Church, Kenosha Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 24 May 12
Improv Team 12-18 Lake
(Spring 2026)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 26 May 14
Improv Team 12-18 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 11
Improv Team 12-18 McHenry
(Spring 2026)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 24 Apr 28
Improv Team 12-18 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 04
Musical Theater & Latin Dance: We Don't Talk About Bruno 8-13 McHenry
(Spring 2026)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 24 Apr 28
Musical Theater: All in this Together 8-12 Dupage
(Spring 2026)
Wellspring Alliance Church, Wheaton Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 03 May 12
Musical Theater: Defying Gravity 13-18 Dupage
(Spring 2026)
Wellspring Alliance Church, Wheaton Tue 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 03 May 12
Musical Theater: Descendants 8-12 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 11
Musical Theater: Disney Channel Hits 13-18 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 11
Musical Theater: Frog and Toad 8-12 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 23 Apr 27
Musical Theater: Hakuna Matata 8-12 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 04
Musical Theater: Hard Knock Life 8-12 Lake
(Spring 2026)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 26 May 14
Musical Theater: In the Big Blue World 8-12 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 23 Apr 27
Musical Theater: Mary Poppins 8-12 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 04
Musical Theater: Once Upon a December 13-18 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 23 Apr 27
Musical Theater: Schoolhouse Rock! 8-12 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 05 May 21
Musical Theater: Singin' in the Rain 10-14 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 23 Apr 27
Musical Theater: Summer Belongs to You (Phineas and Ferb) 13-18 Lake
(Spring 2026)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 26 May 14
Musical Theater: When the Chips are Down: The Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice 13-18 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 05 May 21
Musical Theater: Zero to Hero 8-12 Kenosha
(Spring 2026)
First Christian Church, Kenosha Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 24 May 12
Once Upon a Song: Disney Solos and Duets 8-13 McHenry
(Spring 2026)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 24 Apr 28
Radio Drama 13-18 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Feb 23 Apr 27
Short Form Comedy Lab 13-18 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 11
Specialty: Human Video 13-18 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 05 May 21
Specialty: Stage Combat 10-14 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 11
Teen Dance 13-18 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pm Mar 02 May 11
Tune Town: The Wild West 5-7 Aurora
(Spring 2026)
Village Bible Church of Sugar Grove Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 11
Tune Town: The Wild West 5-7 Dupage
(Spring 2026)
Wellspring Alliance Church, Wheaton Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 03 May 12
Tune Town: The Wild West 5-7 Lake
(Spring 2026)
Gurnee Community Church, Gurnee Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 26 May 14
Tune Town: The Wild West 5-7 Milwaukee
(Spring 2026)
Poplar Creek Greenfield Thu 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 05 May 21
Tune Town: The Wild West 5-7 Kane
(Spring 2026)
Church on The Rock, Huntley Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 23 Apr 27
Tune Town: The Wild West 5-7 McHenry
(Spring 2026)
Hope Covenant Church, Crystal Lake Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 24 Apr 28
Tune Town: The Wild West 5-7 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 04
Voice: Duets and Harmonies 10-14 Kenosha
(Spring 2026)
First Christian Church, Kenosha Tue 4:45pm - 6:45pm Feb 24 May 12
Voice: Sister Act 10-14 Rockford
(Spring 2026)
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford Mon 4:45pm - 6:45pm Mar 02 May 04