STUDENT DIVISION
Ballet Chicago's curriculum is carefully stepped and provides students with the foundation necessary to pursue a career in classical ballet. The technique is Balanchine-based and offers the most advanced training methods available to ballet dancers today. All classes are conducted by teachers experienced in developing young children and are accompanied by one of our expert class pianists. Ballet Chicago's faculty is composed of former and current dancers. A unique feature of enrolling at Ballet Chicago is that students participate in a performance-based curriculum. On-stage experience builds confidence, promotes teamwork, and provides a twice-yearly benchmark for each child's progress. Our young dancers are given two exciting performance opportunities:
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Ballet Chicago's annual Nutcracker performance (December)
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Annual School Performances (May/June)
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Opportunity to perform in Ballet Chicago's Annual Balanchine + Beyond Spring Series
LEVEL
Ballet 1 (7-8)*
Ballet 2
Ballet 3
Ballet 4
Ballet 5
*no audition required
TUITION
$1,500
$2,500
$3,500
$5,000
$6,000
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 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. 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 Hildago in Grey
Ballet Slippers: Wear Moi Vesta in Grey
Dance Belts are required for Ballet 1 and up.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
note: schedules are subject to change.
Ballet 1:
Thursday: Technique 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday: Rehearsal 10-10:45am, Technique 11am-12:30pm
Ballet 2:
Monday: Technique 5:15-6:45pm, Stretch & Strengthen 6:45-7:30pm
Saturday: Rehearsal 10-10:45am, Technique 11am-12:30pm
Ballet 3:
Tuesday: Technique 4:45-6:15pm, Pre-Pointe 6:15-7pm
Thursday: Technique 5:15-6:45 pm, Pre-Pointe 6:45-7:30pm
Saturday: Technique 2-3:30pm, Rehearsals TBA 3:45-5:45pm
Ballet 4:
Monday: Technique 5:15-6:45pm, Pre-Pointe 6:45-7:30pm
Wednesday: Technique 4:45-6:15, Stretch 6:15-7:15pm
Friday: Technique 5-6:30pm, Pre-Pointe 6:30-7:30pm
Saturday: Technique 12:45-2:15pm, Pre-Pointe 2:15-3:15pm, Rehearsals TBA 3:45-5:45pm
Ballet 5:
Monday: Technique 5-6:30pm, Pointe 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday: Technique 5:30-7pm, Pointe 7-8pm
Wednesday: Technique 4:45-6:15, Pointe 6:15-7:15pm
Friday: Technique 5:30-7pm, Stretch/Rehearsal 7-8pm
Saturday: Technique 12:45-2:15pm, Pointe 2:15-3:15pm, Rehearsals TBA 3:45-5:45pm