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​
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Ballet 1A * $1,800.00/$50.00 registration fee
Ballet 1B $1,800.00/$50.00 registration fee
Ballet 1B + jazz $2,250.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 2 $3,500.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 3 $4,000.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 4 $5,500.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 5 $6,500.00/$50.00 registration fee
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*no audition required
GENERAL DRESS CODE INFORMATION:
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Leotard: Bloch Piper Cap Sleeve leotard for Levels 1-3, Bloch Alice (Children) or Ava (Adult) tank leotard for Levels 4-6.
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Ballet 1 - White
Ballet 2 - Pink
Ballet 3 - Lavender
Ballet 4 - Aubergine
Ballet 5 - Navy
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Tights: Pink and flesh-colored tights are welcome. Capezio Ultrasoft Transition Tights in pink or dancer's skin tone.
Ballet Slippers: Leather Shoes that match the color of the tights - single elastic, no crisscrossed elastics. Brands: Bloch, Capezio, So Danca.
Pointe Shoes: Ballet 4 & 5: Pointe shoes that match the color of the tights.
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Boys:
Shirt: Wear Moi Conrad in White
Tights: Wear Moi Orion in Grey
Ballet Slippers: Wear Moi Vesta in Grey
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Dance Belts are required for Ballet 1 and up.
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Sample Schedule
​Level 1A
Monday: Ballet Technique 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: Ballet Technique 11:00 - 12:30 a.m.
Level 1B
Monday: Ballet Technique 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Optional Jazz 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Saturday: Ballet Technique 11:00 - 12:30 a.m.
Level 2
Monday: Ballet Technique 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Jazz 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: Ballet Technique 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Pilates 6:30 - 7:30​​ p.m.
Saturday Technique 11:00 - 12:30am
Level 3
Tuesday: Ballet Technique 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Conditioning 7:00-8:00​ p.m.
Thursday: Ballet Technique 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Pilates 6:30 - 7:30​​ p.m.
Saturday: Ballet Technique 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Level 5A/5B
Tuesday: Ballet Technique 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Pointe 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Wednesday: Ballet Technique 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Conditioning 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Thursday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 6:45 p.m.
Pointe 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Friday: Ballet Technique 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Pointe 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Saturday: Ballet Technique 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Pointe or Rehearsal 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
The Odyssey to Each Other Choreographed by Ted Seymour
Video Credit Emily Polark