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)
Please call or email School Administrator Emma Kapteyn (ekapteyn@balletchicago.org; 312-584-1218) for more information regarding Fall 2026 Registration.
LEVEL TUITION​
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Ballet 1A * $1,800.00/$50.00 registration fee
Ballet 1B $1,800.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 2 $3,500.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 3A $4,000.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 3B $5,500.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 4 $5,500.00/$50.00 registration fee
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Ballet 5B/6A $6,500.00/$50.00 registration fee
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*no audition required - any dancer aged 7-9 may register
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 5B/6A - 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/1B
Tuesday: Ballet Technique 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Stretch/Conditioning 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Saturday: Ballet Technique 11:00 - 12:30 a.m.
Level 2
Tuesday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Pilates and Stretch 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Jazz 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Saturday: Technique 11:00 - 12:30am
Level 3A
Monday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Modern 7:00-7:45​ p.m.
Thursday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Jazz 7:00 - 7:45​​ p.m.
Saturday: Ballet Technique 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Conditioning 12:30-1:00
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Level 3B
Monday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Modern 7:00-7:45​ p.m.
Wednesday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Stretch and Strength 7:00 - 7:45​​ p.m.
Thursday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Jazz 7:00 - 7:45​​ p.m.
Saturday: Ballet Technique 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Conditioning 12:30-1:00
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Level 4
Monday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Modern 7:00-7:45​ p.m.
Wednesday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Stretch and Strength 7:00 - 7:45​​ p.m.
Friday: Ballet Technique 5:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Pilates/Stretch 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: Ballet Technique 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Conditioning 12:30-1:00
Level 5B/6A
Monday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Pointe 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Tuesday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Pointe 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Wednesday: Ballet Technique 5:15 - 7:00 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