chicago ballet arts

CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Pre-Professional Division
Semester I: August 24, 2026 - January 9, 2027

Semester II: January 11, 2027 - May 22, 2027


Pre-Professional Division Holidays and Closures *
Labor Day: September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: November 25 - 29, 2026
Winter Break: December 19, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Spring Break: March 22 - 28, 2027

* CBA will be open except for the dates noted above. Absences in observance of religious or federal holidays will be excused.

 

Preparatory Division
Fall I: August 24 - September 26, 2026
Fall II: September 28 - October 31, 2026
Winter I: November 2 - December 12, 2026 (no classes November 23-29)
Winter II: January 11 - February 13, 2027
Spring I: February 15 - March 20, 2027
Spring II: March 29 - May 1, 2027


Adult Division
Please visit the Adult Division page on our website for dates and closures specific to this division.


​Important Dates & Events
Main Street Fair: June 27, 2026
Dance in the Parks: July 15, 2026

Adult Intensive In-Studio Showing: July 19, 2026

Family Fest: July 25, 2026
ITA Block Party for the Arts: August 1, 2026
Contemporary Choreographic Workshop Showing: August 14, 2026

Evanston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert: December 13, 2026
Winter Showcase: December 19, 2026
Observation Week: January 25-30, 2027
Walk-a-Thon: April 2027 (TBA)

Annual Concert Stage & Technical Rehearsals: May 10-14, 2027
Pre-Professional Division Annual Concert Performances: May 15 & 16, 2027

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Inclement Weather

In the event of closures or adjustments due to inclement weather, families will be notified via email and by CBA's social media. ​