Ballet Chicago

Introducing the first of our 2026 DanceVision choreographers: Mekeba Malik!

Mekeba is originally from Chicago, IL, and is a member of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater. We're so excited to have Mekeba return for his second creation on the Ballet Chicago Studio Company!

RSVP on our website for your chance to catch Mekeba's new work!

🔗: https://www.balletchicago.org/dancevision

With all the hard work getting underway, it's nice to take a moment to be grateful for community. Friendships being made, families coming together and valuable moments being shared is so much of what make Ballet Chicago a special place to be. From the studio to the stage we're thankful for the people who make BC feel like home 💕

📸: Connor Egloff

And we're back!🩰💫

We're thrilled to welcome our students back for a season of beautiful dancing, artistic achievements, and memories being made. Here's to a wonderful year ahead!

📸: Connor Egloff

One week away🩰✨

One week until dancers are back at the barre, music fills the studios, and another semester at Ballet Chicago begins!

Ballet Chicago’s Studio Company offers dancers the unique opportunity to perform works by George Balanchine, take on leading roles, and gain valuable stage experience throughout the year.

Take the next step in your training with Ballet Chicago! Submit your audition today to be considered. 🔗https://www.balletchicago.org/studio-company

From Creative Movement to Ballet Chicago’s Studio Company, our programs support dancers from their first steps in the studio through preparation for a professional career. ✨

Register or submit your audition today! 🔗https://www.balletchicago.org/annual-programs

Fall registration is officially OPEN!

From a first introduction to ballet to advanced pre-professional training, Ballet Chicago offers year-round classes for dancers ages 3 and up.

Our 2026–2027 programs include:
-Preparatory Division: Ages 3 – 7
-Student Division: Ages 7 - 14
-Professional Division: Ages 14+
-Exceptional performance opportunities throughout the year including 10 performances of The Nutcracker

Come train, grow, and perform with us in the heart of Chicago!
Registration is now open! 🔗https://app.amilia.com/store/en/balletchicago/shop/programs

8 weeks, done! ✅

From Boot Camp to Summer Intensive to Balanchine Repertory Workshop, it’s been a full summer in the Ballet Chicago studios.

Thank you to every dancer who joined us along the way. Next stop: Fall Semester! ✨

Photo Credit: Connor Egloff

Calling all male dancers!📣

Join Ballet Chicago’s Men’s Division this fall for focused training designed to build strength, technique, artistry, and confidence. Take men’s classes with renowned teachers Daniel Duell and Ted Seymour, and train in an environment that challenges and supports every dancer.

Fall enrollment is coming soon, learn more about our programs today! www.balletchicago.org/pro-division

📸: Connor Egloff