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49 Years
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Premier Dance Training in Plano, TX
Since 1977, Chamberlain School of Ballet has established itself as North Texas' premier pre-professional ballet institution. Our comprehensive training programs combine classical ballet techniques with contemporary disciplines, fostering artistic growth and technical excellence. Students benefit from rigorous instruction by internationally recognized faculty, including founder Kathy Chamberlain, a former School of American Ballet scholar. We provide unparalleled performance opportunities through Chamberlain Ballet, our affiliated 501(c)(3) organization, which has produced professional dancers for major companies worldwide.Our graduates consistently earn scholarships to prestigious institutions and secure positions with elite ballet companies and Broadway productions. With over 45 years of experience, we offer age-appropriate programs from toddler movement classes to adult open enrollment, maintaining a commitment to nurturing both artistic potential and personal development through dance education.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Modern
Yoga
Pointe
Contemporary
Lyrical
Musical Theater
Creative Movement
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Established in 1977 with proven success developing professional dancers
- Faculty includes internationally recognized instructors with professional performance backgrounds
- Performance opportunities through affiliated 501(c)(3) Chamberlain Ballet company
- Students receive annual scholarships to prestigious dance programs worldwide
- Progressive curriculum combining classical ballet with contemporary techniques
Services
Ballet Training
Our comprehensive ballet program develops technical proficiency and artistic expression through progressive training. Students receive instruction in classical technique, pointe work, and variations while building discipline and performance skills. The curriculum prepares dancers for professional careers or lifelong appreciation of the art form.
Pre-Professional Division
Six-level program offering intensive training for serious dancers. Includes daily technique classes, pointe, variations, and supplemental training in modern and jazz. Designed to prepare students for professional dance careers with performance opportunities through Chamberlain Ballet.
Adult Open Classes
Drop-in ballet and modern classes for adults and teens. No prior experience required with options for various skill levels. Focuses on fitness, technique improvement, and enjoyment of dance in a supportive environment.
Summer Intensive Program
Seasonal program featuring guest instructors and specialized training. Offers concentrated dance instruction with opportunities to work with professional dancers and choreographers. Designed to accelerate technical development during summer months.
Creative Movement
Age-appropriate introduction to dance for toddlers and young children. Develops coordination, rhythm, and creativity through playful movement activities. Parent participation encouraged for early classes to foster family engagement in dance education.
People
Kathy Chamberlain
Founder and Ballet Instructor
Internationally recognized ballet instructor with over 45 years experience. Recipient of the Dance Council of North Texas Lifetime Achievement Award. Former School of American Ballet scholar who established Chamberlain Ballet in 1984 to provide professional training opportunities.
Penny Askew
Ballet Instructor
Master of Fine Arts in Dance with 25+ years directing ballet academies. Certified in ABT National Training Curriculum. Former Oklahoma City Ballet school director with extensive adjudication and choreography experience at national dance festivals.
Adrienne Schrag
Ballet and Modern Instructor
MFA in Dance with 15+ years teaching experience. Former dancer with Northeast Atlanta Ballet and International Ballet. Specializes in evidence-based teaching methods combining technical training with dance science principles.
Walker Martin
Ballet Instructor
ABT National Training Scholar with professional experience at Oklahoma City Ballet and Diablo Ballet. Certified in ABT Teacher Training Curriculum through Level 7. Brings extensive performance background in classical and contemporary works.
Lori Bodine Benold
Guest Faculty
Former San Francisco Ballet company member with 35+ years teaching experience. Adjudicator for Regional Dance America. Developed dancers who have performed with major companies worldwide while maintaining strong technical foundations.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We offer classes for all ages from 18-month toddler classes through adult open enrollment programs.
Do I need prior dance experience?
No experience required - we welcome beginners at any age and place students according to ability.
What dance styles do you teach?
Primary focus on classical ballet with additional training in tap, jazz, modern, contemporary, and musical theater.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Students participate in annual productions and Chamberlain Ballet performances throughout the year.
What qualifications do instructors have?
Faculty includes former professional dancers with degrees in dance education and certifications from major training programs.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, our summer intensive features guest instructors and specialized training for all levels.
Reviews (4)
Sowmiya Din
Sep 29, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
Love the place and vibe ! Great for dancing
Love the place and vibe ! Great for dancing
Jake Foughty
Oct 09, 2018
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For seven years we have made the drive to Chamberlain School of Ballet because the teachers are wonderful and the instruction is the very best in the area, if you are looking for a ballet school (other dance genres are offered as well). This school develops students with not only great technique but also wonderful character....many students drive from other areas of the Metroplex, to Plano, so they can work with the instructors at Chamberlain. Our daughter holds herself to very high standards in dance, academics and in life....and we believe her instruction at CSB has truly made an impact on the
Michael Sterlacci
Jun 08, 2017
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We've been to a few dance academies in the past and I can tell you that my daughter loves this one by far. The classes are small and they mix in vital techniques in a fun way....couldn't be more impressed!
Bri Brook
Jan 10, 2017
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I currently attend, and I love it. They push you hard enough so that you improve, and the teachers are at the same time, super sweet. This is the place to be to turn into a professional ballet dancer. :)
