chicago ballet arts

Ballet Beginnings: This class meets once a week and is recommended for students ages 4-5 years old. Families may select the Wednesday class time or the Saturday class time, or may enroll in both days if they wish to attend twice a week. While still providing flexibility for creative play, this class fosters an understanding of movement and music while introducing more structure and form. Students will explore basic ballet concepts and positions and build skills such as active listening, coordination, and sequence recognition. It serves a bridge between Creative Movement and the more formal structure of the Pre-Professional Division. This level is not developmentally appropriate for students younger than 4. Classes are designed to be "drop-off," with parent/guardian(s) waiting in the lobby. Students are encouraged to start at the beginning of a session but are welcome to join at any time. Ballet Beginnings is offered in 7-week (Fall I, and Fall II) or 6-week (Winter I, Spring I, and Spring II) sessions.

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Minimum Age Requirements: Students enrolling in Ballet Beginnings must be at least 4 years of age by the first day of the session for which they are registering.

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Tuition Per 7-Week Session (1 class per week): $110

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Tuition Per 6-Week Session (1 class per week): $95
 

 

2024-25 Sessions

Fall I: September 3 - October 20, 2024

Fall II: October 21 - December 15, 2024 (no classes November 27 - 30)

Winter I: January 6 - February 16, 2025

Spring I: February 17 - April 6, 2025 (no classes March 24-30)

Spring II: April 7 - May 25, 2025 (no classes May 14-17)

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Dress Code:

Option 1: A solid color leotard with pink or flesh colored dance tights. Ballet shoes should align with the color of the tights. Hair should be secured away from the face. 

 

Option 2: A fitted tee-shirt with black shorts, leggings, sweatpants or footed dance tights and black ballet shoes.

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Make-Up Class Policy:

Students who would like to make up a missed class may do so in any similar class in the Preparatory Division during the current session in which they are enrolled, as long as space is available. There are no tuition credits or refunds for missed classes.

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Tuition and Enrollment Policy:

Classes are subject to cancellation if less than 4 students are enrolled. Tuition is due two weeks prior to the start of each session and is nonrefundable. CBA accepts payments via Zelle or in person by cash, check or credit card (additional fees apply).

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