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THE HIVE
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 312-505-4706
- Website & schedule thehive.dance — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–1 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–12 pm, 3–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–1 pm, 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 10–11 am, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–6 pm |
The programs they offer
“The adult beginner classes are amazing and super nonjudgmental.”
“I didn’t dance as a kid but both instructors were welcoming and encouraging to total beginners.”
“Inclusive dance studio with great instructors!”
What families & students say
“Tiffany a wonderful instructor, with so much passion and energy that she absolutely makes each class brim with enthusiasm.”
“I am a decade or two older than most of the folks in class, and considerably less experienced in dance- but everyone is so encouraging and welcoming.”
“I am a decade or two older than most of the folks in class, and considerably less experienced in dance- but everyone is so encouraging and welcoming.”
“The adult beginner classes are amazing and super nonjudgmental.”
“The teaching staff here is incredibly impressive, you can tell they are true professionals who care deeply about their craft.”
From the reviews
The Hive is no less than a dance miracle we are all blessed with. Sign up for any class, and live your full life, no regrets, I guarantee it more than Men’s Warehouse. I danced competitively growing up, and have slowly let age and deterioration wash over me in adulthood.
I could not love this place more, and cannot recommend it highly enough to any adult in Chicago who wants to be welcomed into a fantastic dance community. I am in Chicago part time, and try to drop in for a class or two whenever I am in town.
I’ve loved taking beginner ballet classes with The Hive so far! It’s an inclusive space and very beginner friendly. I really appreciate that Callie doesn’t dumb down any of the steps that she teaches and she has students doing challenging combos right from the start. You learn directly by just jumping in and doing it.
I cannot say enough good things about The Hive! The teaching staff here is incredibly impressive, you can tell they are true professionals who care deeply about their craft.
Adult ballet at THE HIVE
THE HIVE 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 THE HIVE
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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