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Northwest Ballet Academy
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Ballet school in Schaumburg, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–13 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 847-885-3370
- Website & schedule northwestballetacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–12:45 pm, 4:30–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:15 pm |
| Friday | 10:15 am–1:45 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“At the end of the year they put on amazing performances that everyone from the youngest students to high school level and adult dancers get to be a part of.”
“If you took dance as a kid, or wish you did, it’s never too late to start.”
“The instructors are very nice and give students age-appropriate instructions which help kids to understand and improve their skills.”
“Ballet, Pointe, Character, Modern, Jazz classes are offered for kids and adults, as well as a separate Cecchetti ballet curriculum, not seen in many other studios.”
“Recitals are story ballets where the younger dancers are part of a story with the pre-professionals.”
How they train
“In addition to ballet classes, my older one are now taking jazz, modern, and character, and Cecchetti classes and those new dances classes gave her more passion on dance.”
What families & students say
“She has created a friendly, warm, and open environment for dancers of all levels, abilities, backgrounds, ages, and body types.”
“The dance studio is family owned, the new owner Lori is a kind, thoughtful, professional leader and mentor to the kids.”
“I especially love that as an adult, I have the opportunity to take intermediate level classes and have the same performance opportunities I did when I was younger.”
“NWBA is a wonderful place that helped me fall in love with ballet again as an adult!”
“Lori Baduria, the owner, is an incredibly professional, hard-working, and kind person who is passionate about dance.”
“My daughters have been learning discipline and balancing school and dance lessons and other activities.”
From the reviews
Northwest Ballet Academy is a gem of a studio. Lori Baduria, the owner, is an incredibly professional, hard-working, and kind person who is passionate about dance. She has created a friendly, warm, and open environment for dancers of all levels, abilities, backgrounds, ages, and body types.
I have attended performances of Northwest Ballet Academy for the past 13 years and have always been impressed by the level of their students' technical proficiency and the shows' production value.
We came to Northwest Ballet 5 years ago after trying a couple of others in the area. No comparison! The training at Northwest is fantastic. Professional teachers, disciplined environment (you can't be late for class or you can't take that day...love it!), and my daughter has achieved so much.
Fantastic ballet studio with great teachers. My daughter has been going here since 7 and always looks forward to her lessons. There is definitely a sense of family at this studio that you see with especially with the older dancers.
Adult ballet at Northwest Ballet Academy
Northwest Ballet Academy runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Northwest Ballet Academy
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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