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The Chicago Ballet Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 773-283-6510
- Website & schedule chicagoballetcenter.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–2 pm |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been dancing here since 2005 amd each one of the teachers are amazing.”
What families & students say
“My daughter has been dancing here since 2005 amd each one of the teachers are amazing.”
“My daughter’s confidence has grown so much since beginning to dance here.”
“she's done three different kinds of dance there: ballet, tap, and contemporary.”
“Nice sized/smaller classes, professional and cognizant dance education/educators.”
“She's learned more than just dance--there's discipline, responsibility and courage all built into the teaching.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been dancing here since 2019. She's learned more than just dance--there's discipline, responsibility and courage all built into the teaching. With her training she's been accepted into other programs around the country and she's developed a strong foundation and well-rounded education under Paul and…
My daughter’s confidence has grown so much since beginning to dance here. She went from anxious and apprehensive about performing to eager and excited. The teachers are kind, compassionate and adapt to students based on their development and specific needs.
My daughter has been dancing here since 2005 amd each one of the teachers are amazing. The classes are intimate allowing for great teacher instruction and always building of abilities for each individual dancer. We are so glad to be part of the Chicago Ballet Center and recommend them fully.
Nice sized/smaller classes, professional and cognizant dance education/educators....caring staff no joke, they're definitely in awe of the kiddos here and support them in anyway they can. My daughter does not easily settle with others usually but, she/we like it here!
Your first ballet class at The Chicago Ballet Center
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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