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Check out the Summer FAQs regarding the audition tour and summer programs.

The School of Ballet Chicago conducts a five week Summer Course and a two week Advanced Intensive designed to give students a comprehensive ballet training experience. The ballet technique taught at the School is Balanchine-based and focuses on the purity, energy and articulation that is the hallmark of Balanchine trained dancers.

To be eligible for Ballet Chicago's Summer Programs, students must be 11 years or older and must demonstrate a technical development appropriate to their age level. Students are evaluated throughout the summer course and may be selected to attend the School of Ballet Chicago's annual program and may be asked to join the Ballet Chicago Studio Company, the School's pre-professional ballet company.

We are also offering Ballerina Dream Summer Camp for children ages 4-7 years old. They will take a ballet class, perform a dance, have fun with music, learn stories of great ballets, be inspired by ballet videos, and decorate a costume. No audition is required for the Ballerina Dream Summer Camp.

Tuition

2012 Summer Course- $1950 for five weeks*
2012 Advanced Intensive- $875 for two weeks*
Ballerina Dream Summer Camp- $225 tuition rate or $400 for both sessions

* There is a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee due at the time of registration.

Please see the housing section for optional housing costs and activity fees for Summer Course and Advanced Intensive students. Acceptance into our Summer Course and Advanced Intensive is limited and by audition only. Tuition and housing costs (including the registration and activity fees) are non-refundable, no exceptions will be made.