PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

Level determined by skill

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Ballet Chicago's Professional Division offers advanced training for those wishing to pursue a career in ballet. A comprehensive curriculum consisting of women's technique and pointe, men's technique and weight training, pas de deux, repertory, pilates, gyrokinesis, and stretch classes. All PD students attend several classes each day and have the opportunity to become members of the Ballet Chicago Studio Company. Special seminars in music, nutrition and injury prevention are also offered.

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Ages

14+

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Tuition

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GENERAL DRESS CODE INFORMATION:

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

Colors:  Black for Technique Classes, Navy for Pointe Classes. White for rehearsals and in-studio showings.
 

Tights: Pink and Flesh Color Tights are welcome. – Wear Moi Style Divo1 (Pink, Caramel, Toast, Walnut), Blendz Apparel Premium Fleshtone 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 crisscrossed elastics. 

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Men: 
Shirt: Wear Moi Conrad in White. Tights: Wear Moi Hildago in Grey. 
Ballet Slippers: Wear Moi Vesta in Grey. Dance Belts are required.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
note: schedules are subject to change. 

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Ballet 6            

Technique Class – Monday / Tuesday/ Wednesday / Friday 5:30 – 7:00pm

Pointe Class – Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00pm

Technique Class – Friday 4:30 – 6:00pm

Technique Class – Saturday 11:00 – 12:30

Nutcracker Rehearsals – Friday 6:00 – 8:00pm / Saturday 1:00 – 6:00pm 

Sundays as needed

Ballet 6/7            

Technique Class – Tuesday/ Thursday / Friday 4:30 – 6:00pm

Pointe Class – Tuesday  6:00 – 7:00pm

Technique Class – Wednesday 5:30 – 7:00pm

Pointe / Pas de deux - Wednesday 7:00-8:00 pm 

Technique Class – Saturday 11:00 – 12:30

Nutcracker Rehearsals – Friday 6:00 – 8:00pm / Saturday 1:00 – 6:00pm 

Sundays as needed

Ballet 7            

Technique Class - Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 2:30-4:00pm

Technique Class – Tuesday / Thursday 4:30 – 6:00pm

Pointe Class – Tuesday  6:00 – 7:00pm

Pointe Class - Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm

Pointe / Pas de deux - Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm 

Technique Class – Saturday 11:00 – 12:30

Nutcracker Rehearsals – Friday 4:15 – 8:00pm / Saturday 1:00 – 6:00pm 

Sundays as needed

Men                

Technique Class - Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 2:30-4:00pm

Technique Class – Tuesday 4:30 – 6:00pm

Weight Training - Wednesday 4:15-5:15pm

Pas de deux - Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm

Pas de deux - Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm 

Technique Class – Saturday 11:00 – 12:30

Nutcracker Rehearsals – Friday 4:15 – 8:00pm / Saturday 1:00 – 6:00pm 

Sundays as needed