Teen Ballet · Beginner and Intermediate
New to ballet? Start here.
A low-key place to move, build strength, and keep showing up.
Teen Beginner Ballet is for teens who have never taken ballet, or who want to polish the basics. You will work at the barre and in the center, with teachers who meet you where you are.
If you’re thinking about it
Never too late to start.
No experience needed
Teen Beginner Ballet is made for teens who are new to ballet.
Put the phone down
Time to move, be part of a room, and give your brain a break from the screen.
Room to grow
When you are ready for more, Teen Intermediate Ballet builds technique, stamina, and artistry.
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2026/2027 Season classes
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Teen Beginner Ballet
This class is designed for teens new to ballet or those looking to refine their foundational skills. Dancers focus on posture, alignment, and musicality while learning basic ballet technique, including barre and center exercises. The class emphasizes strength, coordination, and grace in a supportive environment.
Teen Intermediate Ballet
For dancers with prior ballet experience, this class refines technique, musicality, and artistry. Barre and center work become increasingly complex, incorporating intricate turns, jumps, and movement transitions. Dancers focus on developing strength, stamina, and expressive quality.
Never taken ballet?
It is designed for teens who are new to ballet, with a focus on posture, alignment, and musicality in a supportive environment.
Not sure which level?
Send us a note and we’ll help you find the right fit.
Have a younger dancer at home? Elementary classes cover 1st through 7th grade.
See Elementary classesGetting started
Here’s how to start.
- Pick a levelUse the list above to choose beginner or intermediate ballet.
- Register onlineCreate your account in our registration portal, click Register, and browse the divisions.
- Come to classOur teachers take it from there, building posture, strength, and musicality.
- Visit the boutiqueOur boutique is right inside our Grant Park studio. Order online and grab it on your way to class.
Ready to
give it a try?
Registration for Season 26/27 is open. Find your class, or send us a question and we’ll help you find the right fit.