Co-founded in 1987 by acclaimed dancer/choreographer Daniel Duell and former ballerina Patricia Blair, Ballet Chicago's mission is to educate and inspire young artists through the study of classical ballet, and in so doing, to lay a foundation of life skills that empowers each one to realize their full potential.
It is a place where the beauty of one's character is as important as the beauty of one's tendu, a place where diversity is intentional - where inner city, foster children, middle-class and those of great fortune stand side-by-side, although we will never tell you which is which.
It is a place where the beauty of one's character is as important as the beauty of one's tendu, a place where diversity is intentional - where inner city, foster children, middle-class and those of great fortune stand side-by-side, although we will never tell you which is which.
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Ballet Chicago is an internationally recognized professional track school of ballet that creates exceptional dancers and people. Ballet Chicago believes every aspiring artist deserves the opportunity to explore his or her full potential, and is committed to making classical ballet training accessible to all talented students who have the desire to dance.
Alumni
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Ballet Chicago Alumni are spanning the globe! Since 2001, when our first students began branching out on their own, they have joined companies, attended universities, become professional dancers, teachers, choreographers, actors and designers, doctors, lawyers, writers, business professionals in many areas, and most of all, wonderful human beings.
Preparatory Division
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Ballet Chicago's Preparatory Division classes provide an inspired introduction to the arts with a focus on creativity, group interaction, motor skill development, and the joy of self-expression. For summer activity, Children's Theme Camps are offered for Preparatory Division Students.
Enrollment in the Ballet Chicago Preparatory Division includes the opportunity to perform in Ballet Chicago's annual production of The Nutcracker at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.Preparatory Division students are encouraged to wear tutus and tiaras/tunics and crowns so that they can experience the full joy of being a young ballerina or future male danseur!
Enrollment in the Ballet Chicago Preparatory Division includes the opportunity to perform in Ballet Chicago's annual production of The Nutcracker at the Athenaeum Theatre in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.Preparatory Division students are encouraged to wear tutus and tiaras/tunics and crowns so that they can experience the full joy of being a young ballerina or future male danseur!
Student Division
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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.
Professional Division
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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.
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