Named 1 of the top 15 summer programs!
Co-founded in 1988 by acclaimed New York City Ballet Principal dancer Daniel Duell, and former ballerina Patrica Blair, Ballet Chicago is an internationally recognized elite training program. The School curriculum is based on the ballet technique established by George Balanchine. Ballet Chicago is dedicated to providing each student with superior ballet training in a culture that fosters personal growth, and is known for its ability to transform dancers through highly focused guidance, correction, and validation.
To be eligible for Ballet Chicago's Summer Programs, students must be 11 years or older and must demonstrate technical development appropriate to their age level. Students are evaluated throughout the Summer Programs and may be invited to attend the Annual Program. Learn more about the Summer Program below.
AUDITION REGISTRATION
PRE-REGISTRATION: $30
Students who pre-register online save $5 off of their audition fee. Online pre-registration is strongly recommended. Online pre-registration will close 24 hours prior to each audition. To pre-register, you will need to upload a photo in first arabesque and a headshot (school photos acceptable).
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: $40
Students may complete registration in-person the day of the audition. Please bring a hard copy of a photo in first arabesque and a headshot (school photos acceptable). Dimensions for each photo must be smaller than 5" x 7". Cash or check is accepted for the $35 registration fee (made out to Ballet Chicago).
Seattle, WA
Sunday
January 7, 2024
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA
11-14 Year Olds
Registration: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Class: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
15+ Year Olds
Registration: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Class: 1:15 - 3: 15 p.m.
Austin, TX
Saturday,
January 13, 2024
Ballet Austin
Butler Dance Education Center
501 W. 3rd St. Austin, TX
Registration: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Class: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dallas, TX
Sunday,
January 14, 2024
Dallas Ballet Center
8530 Abrams Rd. Suite 608
Dallas, TX
Registration: 12:00 p.m.
Class: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Houston, TX
Saturday,
January 13, 2024
Ballet Center of Houston
8515 Jackrabbit Road, Suit A
Houston, TX
Registration: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Class: 11:00 a.m/ - 12:30 p.m.
St. Louis, MO
Sunday,
January 14, 2024
St. Louis Ballet
218 THF Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO
Registration: 1:30 p.m.
Class: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids, MI
Friday, January 19 & Saturday, January 20, 2024
West Michigan Youth Ballet
6086 Fulton St. E
Ada, MI
Friday: 13-18 Year Olds
Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Class: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8-12 Year Olds
Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Class: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dayton, OH
Sunday,
January 21, 2024
Pontecorvo Ballet Studios
20 Commercial Way
Springsboro, OH
Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Class: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Madison, WI
Sunday,
January 21, 2024
Madison Ballet
6734 Odana Rd.
Madison, WI
Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Class: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bloomington, IN
Tuesday,
January 23, 2024
Indiana University Jacob School of Music
The Jordan Ave. Musical Arts Center MC 306
101 Jordan Ave. Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
College
Registration: 11:00 a.m.
Class (Studio MC 305): 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Pre-College
Registration: 4:45 p.m.
Class: 5:45 - 7:15 p.m.
Chicago, IL
Sunday,
January 28, 2024
Ballet Chicago
17 N. State St. Chicago, IL
7-10 Year Olds
Registration: 10:45 a.m.
Class: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
11-14 Year Olds
Registration: 12:30 p.m.
Class: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
15+ Year Olds
Registration: 3:00 p.m.
Class: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Santa Fe, NM
Friday,
February 2, 2024
National Dance Institute of New Mexico
1140 Alto St.
Santa Fe, NM
Registration: 3:00 p.m.
Class: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
New Orleans, LA
Sunday,
February 4, 2024
Registration: 12:00 p.m.
Class: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
New York, NY
Sunday,
February 11, 2024
School of American Ballet
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY
Registration: 12:00 p.m.
Class: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
OTHER WAYS TO AUDITION
VIDEO AUDITIONS: $40
Video auditions are available to students who are unable to attend in person. Click below to fill out the online audition application and you'll be prompted to submit a video link. To submit, you will need to upload a photo in first arabesque and a headshot (school photos acceptable).
IN-CLASS AUDITION: $40
In-class auditions are also available to students who are unable to attend one of our National Audition Tour dates. Students will be required to fill out an audition application upon arrival. Please bring a hard copy of a photo in first arabesque and a headshot (school photos acceptable). Dimensions for each photo must be smaller than 5" x 7". Cash or check is accepted for the $35 registration fee (made out to Ballet Chicago).