2011-2012 Class Schedule
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The School of Ballet Chicago is currently accepting registration for the 2011-2012 Year-Round Program. The Preparatory, Student Division, and Open Division are conducted on a 19 week semester or 38 week year. The Professional Training Division runs year-round. All classes are held at 17 N. State Street, Suite 1900.

If you are a returning student, please sign-in the Year-Round section and you will be taken to the registration. If you are a new student, registration will be available on July 5th, 2011.

Fall Semester -
Spring Semester -
Year-Round Program -

Nutcracker Auditions -
Par./Stu. Orientation -
Nutcrkr. Packets Due -
Nutcracker Rehearsals Begin -

Fall Break -

Thanksgiving Break -

Nutcracker Performances -
Winter Break -

Spring Repertory Children's Audition -

M.L. King Day -
Class Visitation -
President's Day -

Summer Intensive Audition -

Spring Break -

Spring Repertory -
Memorial Break -
Fall 2012 Reg. Due for current students -
Fall 2012 Registration for new students begin -

School Showcase Rehearsal -
School Showcase Rehearsal -
School Showcase Performance -

Sept. 7, 2011 - Jan. 30, 2012
January 30, 2012- June 2, 2012
September 7, 2011- June 2, 2012

September 10 & 17, 2011
September 10 & 17, 2011
September 24, 2011
September 24, 2011

October 8-10, 2011

November 23-27, 2011

December 2-18, 2011
December 19, 2011-January 1, 2012

TBD

January 16, 2012
January 28, 2012
February 20, 2012

January and February 2012

April 2- April 8, 2012

May 4-6, 2012
May 25-28, 2012
May 12, 2012
June 2012

May 12, 2012
June 1, 2012
June 2, 2012

All new students must pay a one-time registration fee of $35.00. Schedule is subject to change.
Classes with 6 students or less may be cancelled or combined. Tuition is non-refundable. For Students enrolled in Ballet 1 - 6, parents/students are responsible for the annual tuition.


Preparatory Division (Ages 3-7)

Student Division (Ages 7-13)

Professional Training (Ages 14+)

Open Division (All Ages)


Preparatory Division Classes

Creative Movement 1 (3 year olds - choose one of three class times)

  • Saturday 10:00 - 10:45am OR
  • Saturday 12:15 - 1:00pm OR

Creative Movement 2 (4 year olds - choose one of three class times)

  • Saturday 10:45 - 11:30am OR
  • Saturday 12:15 - 1:00pm OR

Pre-Ballet (5 year olds - choose one of three class times)

  • Saturday 10:00 - 11:00am OR
  • Saturday 1:00 - 2:00pm OR
  • Thursday 4:15 - 5:15pm

Intro to Ballet (6 & 7 year olds - choose one of three class times)

  • Saturday 10:00 - 11:00am OR
  • Saturday 1:00 - 2:00pm OR
  • Monday 4:00 - 5:00pm

Beginner Youth Ballet (7-12 year olds)

  • Tuesday 4:15 - 5:30pm

Preparatory Division Tuition Fees for 2010-2011:

Register for the whole year and save 5%!!

Creative Movement 1
Creative Movement 2
Pre-Ballet
Introduction to Ballet
Beginner Youth Ballet
$589.00 year/$310.00 Semester*
$589.00 year/$310.00 Semester*
$589.00 year/$310.00 Semester*
$589.00 year/$310.00 Semester*
$589.00 year/$310.00 Semester*

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Student Division Classes
Levels 2 - 4/5 are by audition only.

Boys Class (7-12 year old new students)

Wednesday 4:15pm - 5:15pm Technique
  • Note: Additional class are available for Boys in the Student Division by audition. For more information, please contact Val Jambois at vjambois@balletchicago.org.

Ballet 1 (7-8 year old new students)

Thursday 5:15pm - 6:45pm Technique
     
Saturday 11:00am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Technique
Stretch

Ballet 2 (8-10 year olds)

Tuesday 5:15pm - 6:45pm Technique
     
Saturday 11:00am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Technique
Stretch

Ballet 3 (10-12 year olds)

Tuesday 5:15pm - 6:45pm
6:45pm - 7:30pm
Technique
Stretch
     
Thursday 5:15pm - 6:45pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Pilates
     
Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 2:00pm
3:45pm - 6:00pm
Stretch
Technique
Rehearsal



Ballet 4 (10-14 year olds)

Monday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Technique
Pilates
     
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Pointe
     
Friday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Technique
Variations
     
Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 2:00pm
2:15pm - 3:00pm
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Stretch
Technique
Pointe
Rehearsal

Ballet 4/5 (10-14 year olds)

Monday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Technique
Pilates
     
Tuesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm Technique
     
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Pointe
     
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pm Technique
     
Friday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Technique
Variations
     
Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 2:00pm
2:15pm - 3:00pm
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Stretch
Technique
Pointe
Rehearsal
Student Division Tuition Fees
Boys Class
Ballet 1
Ballet 2
Ballet 3
Ballet 4
Ballet 4/5
$589
$1,340.00
$1,597.00
$3,250.00
$4,100.00
$4,980.00
N/A
per annum (9 installments of $153.00)*
per annum (9 installments of $182.00)*
per annum (9 installments of $366.00)*
per annum (9 installments of $460.00)*
per annum (9 installments of $558.00)*
 

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Professional Training Division
The Professional Division is year-round and by audition only.

Ballet 5 (Ages 14-18)

Monday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Technique
Pilates
     
Tuesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Pointe
     
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Pas de Deux
     
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Pointe
     
Friday 5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Repertoire
     
Saturday 11:00am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Technique
Repertoire

 

 

Ballet 6 (15 & up)

Monday 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Pilates
Tech on Pointe
     
Tuesday 2:15pm - 3:45pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technique
Pointe
     
Wednesday 2:15pm - 3:45pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technique
Pointe
     
Thursday 2:15pm - 3:45pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technique
Pas de Deux
     
Friday 2:30pm - 4:00pm
4:15pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Repertoire
     
Saturday 11:00am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Technique
Repertoire

Men's Division (15 & up)

Monday 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Pilates
Technique
     
Tuesday 2:15pm - 3:45pm
3:45pm - 5:15pm
Technique
Men's Class
     
Wednesday 2:15pm - 3:45pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technique
Men's Class
     
Thursday 2:15pm - 3:45pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technique
Pas de Deux
     
Friday 2:30pm - 4:00pm
4:15pm - 8:00pm
Technique
Repertoire
     
Saturday 11:00am - 12:30pm
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Technique
Repertoire
 

Professional Division Tuition Fees

Ballet 5
Ballet 6/Men
$4,980.00*
$6,320.00*
per annum (9 installments of $558.00)*
per annum (9 installments of $707.00)*

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Open Adult Division

Open Classes - Pre-registration is required at the average rate of $12.50/class. All classes will require a minimum of 9 students. Students may take class on an individual basis at a rate of $15.00 per class if the 9 minimum is met for each class.

Beginner Open Ballet (15 & up)

Monday
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Technique
     
Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm Technique

Beginner/Intermediate Open Ballet (15 & up)

Tuesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm Technique
     
Thursday
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Technique


Open Division Important Dates

First Semester -
Second Semester-

Nutcracker -
Spring Repertory-

Fall Break -
Veteran's Day -
Thanksgiving Break -
Winter Break -
M. L. King Day -
President's Day -
Spring Break -
Memorial Day -


September 7, 2011- January 30, 2012
January 30, 2012- June 2, 2012

December 2-18, 2011
May 4-6, 2012

October 8-10, 2011
November 11, 2011
November 23-27, 2011
December 19 - January 1, 2012
January 16, 2012
February 20, 2012
April 2-8, 2012
May 25- 28, 2012

Open Ballet Class Tuition Fees

1 class/week
2 classes/week
  Fall Semester: $184
Fall Semester: $357
Spring Semester: $233
Spring Semester: $449

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