Discover the Difference
Chicago Ballet Arts (CBA) was founded in 1986 and was born from a desire to create a school that infused the rigor of a
pre-professional dance program with an inclusive, nurturing environment. The original focus of providing access and opportunity to high quality ballet training for all with the desire to learn is still central to this non-profit organization's mission today. CBA served Chicago's north and northwest neighborhoods for over 34 years before moving to Evanston, IL in the fall of 2020. In addition to its long standing Preparatory and Pre-Professional Divisions, the school now includes two performance ensembles and Enrichment and Adult Divisions, which provide expanded offerings for a range of dancers, ages 2 and up. The Pre-Professional Division has been recognized for its Balanchine-influenced curriculum and features live musical accompaniment. CBA alumni have gone on to prestigious university dance programs and professional dance careers and its current students are accepted into some of the country’s top summer intensives each year. The founding principles of diversity and inclusion remain core values and the school is proud to continue its dedication to quality and community in its home at 915 Foster St.
Excellence
36 years of providing
classical ballet training
Highly qualified instructors
Guest teachers from professional companies
Experience
Live accompaniment by
skilled musicians
multiple performance opportunities
master classes, Intensives
and Special events
Community
Family feel
inclusive environment
No audition required
Small class sizes
Convenience
Evanston Location with proximity to Chicago and the Northern Suburbs
Free parking & easy access to public transit
3 professional dance studios
Chicago Ballet Arts' programs are partially supported by a grant from the Evanston Arts Council, a city agency supported by the City of Evanston, the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency.
