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Kenwood School of Ballet
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 773-368-4058
- Website & schedule kenwoodballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Miss Kristi doesn’t just teach these children to dance she teaches them to value themselves and each other She pours her energy and love and passion for dancing into them!”
What families & students say
“Excellent instructors, wide variety of classes, perfect balance of rigor and fun, lots of performance opportunities, and a wonderfully diverse and inclusive community.”
“Excellent instructors, wide variety of classes, perfect balance of rigor and fun, lots of performance opportunities, and a wonderfully diverse and inclusive community.”
“The teaching artists are working professionals that continuously pursue professional development to ensure the most current and applicable knowledge for their students.”
“I recommend this school with full confidence that students who train here are afforded the most well-rounded training and performance opportunities.”
From the reviews
The instruction at Kenwood is outstanding! The teaching artists are working professionals that continuously pursue professional development to ensure the most current and applicable knowledge for their students. The Director is fully invested in each of Kenwood's students.
Kristi, the owner and director of this studio, is nothing short of amazing! She worked with my daughter, via Skype to perfect her solo this past season! Without these lessons my daughter would have been able to achieve her goal of receiving a Platinum award in the competitive division!
My 9 year old daughter has received quality dance instruction since she was 2 years old at KSB that has shaped her into an award winning performer. Ms. Kristi and her highly qualified team promote a loving environment that allows students to explore both their unique individual gifts and team collaboration.
My girls have been training at KSB for seven years and we couldn't be happier. Excellent instructors, wide variety of classes, perfect balance of rigor and fun, lots of performance opportunities, and a wonderfully diverse and inclusive community. We love it!
Your first ballet class at Kenwood School of Ballet
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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