Student Division

The Student Division consists of Levels 1-5. The curriculum for each level is carefully structured to provide students with a strong ballet foundation. All classes are conducted by teachers experienced in ballet instruction for young dancers and are taught with live piano accompaniment. Advancement from level-to-level is based on an assessment of the dancer’s technical ability, physical aptitude, strength, and effort. Our Student Division dancers have three performance opportunities each year. These opportunities build confidence, promote teamwork, and provide benchmarks for each child's progress.

Ballet Chicago's annual Nutcracker performance (December)
Annual School Performances (May)
Opportunity to perform in Ballet Chicago's Annual Balanchine + Beyond Spring Series (May)

LEVEL TUITION

Ballet 1A * $1,800/$50 reg

Ballet 1B $1,800/$50 reg

Ballet 1B+ $2,250/$50 reg

Ballet 2 $3,500/$50 reg

Ballet 3 $4,000/$50 reg

Ballet 4 $5,500/$50 reg

Ballet 5 $6,500/$50 reg

*no audition required

GENERAL DRESS CODE INFORMATION:

Leotard: Wear Moi Faustine Microfiber basic tank leotard with front pinch. Full front lining and U-cut back.

Ballet 1 - White

Ballet 2 - Sky

Ballet 3 - Mint

Ballet 4 - Lilac

Ballet 5 - French Blue

Tights: Pink and Flesh Color Tights are welcome. – Wear Moi Style Divo1 Child (available on website only) (Pink, Caramel, Toast, Walnut), Wear Moi Style Divo3 Child (available in-store) (Pink, Caramel, Toast, Walnut), Blendz Apparel Premium Flesh Tone Tights, Discount Dance Girls Ultra Soft Transition Tights (Style No: 1916C)

Ballet Slippers: Leather Shoes that match the color of the tights - single elastic, no criss crossed elastics. Brands: Wear Moi, Bloch, and Blendz Apparel

Pointe Shoes: Ballet 4 & 5: Pointe shoes that match the color of the tights.

Boys:

Shirt: Wear Moi Conrad in White

Tights: Wear Moi Orion in Grey

Ballet Slippers: Wear Moi Vesta in Grey

Dance Belts are required for Ballet 1 and up.

Sample Schedule

Video Credit Emily Polark

The Odyssey to Each Other Choreographed by Ted Seymour