chicago ballet arts

​Age Requirement: Students enrolling in this class should be at least 11 years of age on or before September 1, 2025. New students should contact CBA to arrange to take a placement class. Dancers in this level also have the opportunity to enroll in the Junior Performance Ensemble and Modern. 

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* Pointe: Students in this level not previously approved for pointe may be approved for pointe work during the year if they meet the requirements set forth by the CBA faculty. Until that time, students will take this class in their regular ballet shoes. Students must be consistently attending a minimum of 3 times per week and demonstrate proper alignment, strength and stability as well as ankle flexibility. No student may purchase pointe shoes without prior approval. 

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Registration & Dates: Classes run over two semesters, starting August 25, 2025. Please visit our Calendar for details. Students will be automatically enrolled in the second semester unless CBA is notified of a change in registration. There is a non-refundable $25 yearly registration fee per student. This fee is waived if the student is enrolled by August 1, 2025.

 

Tuition Per Semester: $1,650

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Dress Code:

Option 1: DARK PURPLE (jewel tone) leotard with pink or flesh colored dance tights. Tights must not have runs or holes and should be matte (not shiny or Lycra). No undergarments should be worn. Ballet shoes should align with the color of the tights. Long hair must be pulled back in a neat, classical ballet bun or similar style. Short hair should be secured away from the face. 

 

Option 2: White, fitted tee-shirt with black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes. A dance belt must be worn underneath tights. Longer hair should be secured away from the face.

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​Tuition Policy:

Tuition is non-refundable and is due two weeks prior to the start of each semester. Families may request payment plans as needed.

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Need-based scholarships are available. Please email us for application details. Scholarship support is made possible in part by the generosity of Patti Eylar and Charles Gardner and Jim and Linda Mitchell.

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