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Russell Talbert Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Class price classes around $30 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 773-485-5868
- Website & schedule rtdancestudio.net — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
From the reviews
Teaches classic, traditional ballet, proper form, movement, and ballet terminology. Old school! This class is the real deal.
I love it! I have always wanted to take dance classes again, the teachers are experienced the classes are fun and challenging. I learn something new every time.
Your first ballet class at Russell Talbert Dance Studio
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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