chicago ballet arts

Ballet Beginnings: This class meets once a week and is recommended for students ages 4-5 years old. 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 5-week  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 5-Week Session (1 class per week): $78

 

Registration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to the start of a session.

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2025-26 Sessions

Fall I: August 25 - September 28, 2025
Fall II: September 29 - November 2, 2025
Winter I: November 3 - December 14, 2025 (no classes November 24-30)
Winter II: January 12 - February 15, 2026
Spring I: February 16 - March 22, 2026
Spring II: April 6 - May 10, 2026

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​​​Dress Code:

Option 1: A solid colored leotard with pink or flesh colored dance tights. A ballet skirt may be worn but no tutus are allowed. 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 dance tights, leggings or shorts. Black or flesh-tone ballet shoes should be worn.

 

Tuition and Enrollment Policy:

Tuition is due two weeks prior to the start of each session and is nonrefundable. Classes are subject to cancellation if less than 4 students are enrolled. In the event of a class cancellation, tuition will be refunded or can be credited towards a future session. CBA accepts payments via Zelle or in person by cash, check or credit card (additional fees apply).

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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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