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Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts
“Ms Caroline, you have been my favorite hip hop teacher because you always push me to do my best and always help me when I need it thank you Love,Gianna”
Best Ballet Classes in Chicago, IL
24 schools listed · 9 in Chicago · 21 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Ballet Chicago
“My daughter became a stronger dancer.”
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Through the Body Dance & Fitness
- People
- Boxing
- Cardio
“As a person who has group fitness related anxiety and spent too much time in recent years not being active, I could not feel more grateful for finding TTB.”
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Kenwood School of Ballet
- Students
- Course
- Community
“Kristi and her highly qualified team promote a loving environment that allows students to explore both their unique individual gifts and team collaboration.”
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LBP School of Dance
“Appreciate the variety of genres for study, and the opportunity for kids of all ages to perform in high-quality ballets and an all-studio recital each year.”
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Christine Belpedio's School of Dance Est.1978
“Beautiful place and Amazing people !!”
The 24 schools listed for Chicago, IL teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
9 of the 24 schools we list are based in Chicago; the other 15 serve Chicago from towns including Westmont (15 mi), Highland Park (25 mi) and Countryside (10 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 678 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "community" and "skills". 21 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where do I check ballet grades and term dates?
All 24 schools here have a website on file, and that is where the grade structure, the age bands and the term calendar are published. Whether a school enters students for exams is rarely in its listing, so this is the page to read before you call.
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A Fairytale Ballet
“Beautiful place and very welcoming.”
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The Chicago Ballet Center
“Excellent family environment”
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Ballet Academy Lincoln Park
“My girls have been studying here for years and it's amazing how well they have developed.”
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Salt Creek Ballet
“Out-standing”
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Viking Gymnastics & Dance
- Skills
- Flexibility
- Happy
“Surprisingly this does not effect the excellent level of instruction as there are many coaches and they are very good at rotating and coordinating all the simultaneous classes.”
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Ballet With Ms. Rio
- Students
- Parents
- Happy
“My daughters started ballet with her at 4 years old, and it's the only activity my very active daughter has stuck with and consistently looks forward to each week.”
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Diamond Dancesport
- Studio
- Learn
- Wedding
“When I asked about a dance variety that they were unfamiliar with, Rachel did some research and gave us a recommendation that was beyond our expectations.”
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Hinsdale Dance Academy
- Studio
- Performance
- Education
“I'm not quite sure how she's done it, but Jennifer has managed to create an environment where the students all genuinely cheer for each other, the older students nurture the younger students, and the younger students admire their leaders.”
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West Suburban Ballet Conservatory
- Physical Therapy
- Injury
- Pointe Shoe
“Absolutely amazing studio with incredible instructors and they offer a ton of things to help your dancer, including pilates equipment, in- house physical therapy, in- house pointe shoe fitting events, built in study hall so your dancer can have time ...”
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Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos
“So awesome”
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Alma Dance School LLC
- Passion
- Classes
- Directors
“I have worked with this school on two productions thus far and it has been such a great learning experience for myself as well as seeing how happy it makes all the kids it is truly a wonderful experience and theater.”
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Center Stage Dance Studio & Tumbling
- Team
“Center Stage has been our dance studio for 6 years.”
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Northwest Ballet Academy
- Students
- Rehearsals
- Spring
“I grew up dancing myself in studios that did not focus on fundamentals or basic class discipline, and the difference is remarkable in what a dancer of even 8 or 9 years old looks like by comparison.”
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Irina Makkai Classical Ballet & Dance School
“Not only have they learned to dance with the most talented teachers, but they have also learned perseverance, team work, time management and have made life long friendships.”
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Studio North Academy of the Performing Arts
- Words
- Community
“If you are looking for a friendly place in which you'll get high-quality dance instruction and plenty of good friends and great music along the way, SNAP is truly the best.”
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Dance & All That Jazz Studio
“She emanates talent and passion for dance and communicates with children with intention and respect, and her enthusiasm and positive attitude are absolutely energizing.”
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Soul 2 Sole Dance Inc
- Team
- Studio
“Look no further than Soul2 Sole if you want true professional dance instruction by teachers that are beyond amazing and truly care about all of their students.”
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Arthur Murray Dance Centers Orland Park
“My Wife and Son has been taking classes for 9 Weeks and are already bronze, they participated in the Medal Ball 5/5 24 in my sons birthday and it was Amazing!”
Ballet Dance Training Services in Chicago, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$350
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$82
$119
$200
Typical price range is based on 400 cost profiles
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