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The Chicago School of Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bloomingdale, Illinois

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 630-418-5525
  • Website & schedule thechicagoschoolofballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–10 pm
Tuesday 3–10 pm
Wednesday 3–10 pm
Thursday 3–10 pm
Friday 3–10 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at The Chicago School of Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 4 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“If you are looking for a dance school that will help to increase your child’s confidence and discipline, this is the place.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“One daughter chose the college track and was very well prepared.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“The level of professionalism is unrivaled.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“If you are looking for a dance school that will help to increase your child’s confidence and discipline, this is the place.”

From the reviews

We came to the Chicago School of Ballet after training at a larger, well-known area school because we were looking for more individualized attention and a stronger technical foundation. It was one of the best decisions we made.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Mar 2026

There are many dance schools in our area but none that specialize in the art of ballet. If you are looking for a premier pre-professional ballet school with outstanding contemporary training as well, you need to attend a school where all the instructors are or have been professionals themselves.

★★★★★ — Paul, Jan 2018

If you are looking for a dance school that will help to increase your child’s confidence and discipline, this is the place. The level of professionalism is unrivaled. I can’t thank Steve and his staff enough, for all that they do!

★★★★★ — George, Jun 2024

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Your first ballet class at The Chicago 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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find The Chicago School of Ballet

162 E Lake St Ste C, Bloomingdale, IL60108

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