chicago ballet arts

​Age Requirements: Placement in this level is at the discretion of the director and faculty. Most students will spend at least 2 years in Ballet 7. New students should contact CBA to arrange to take a placement class.​ Dancers in this level have the additional opportunity to enroll in the Senior Performance Ensemble and Modern.​

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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.

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Tuition Per Semester: $1,785

 

 

Dress Code:

Option 1: NAVY leotard with pink or flesh colored 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. Skirts may be worn for pointe and rehearsals at the discretion of the instructor. 

 

Option 2: A white, fitted tee-shirt with black footed dance tights and black ballet shoes or navy tights with white socks. 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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