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 offered in 7-week sessions unless otherwise noted and 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. 

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

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Tuition Per Session: $110 (1 day/week)

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2022-23 Sessions
Fall I:           September 5 - October 22, 2023

Fall II:          October 23 - December 17, 2023 (no classes November 22 - 25)

Winter I:     January 3 - February 17, 2024

Spring I:      February 18 - April 14, 2024 (no classes March 25-31)

Spring II:     April 15 - May 26, 2024 (6-week session; tuition will be prorated)

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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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Please note, classes are subject to cancellation if less than 4 students are enrolled.

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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.

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