Illinois Classical Ballet is considered one of the top pre-professional ballet schools in the North Shore area of Chicago, Illinois, and has been recognized as an Outstanding Ballet School by the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest global dance network.

Our vision is to inspire the future of classical ballet by training and educating young dancers on exceptional technical & artistic skills in preparation for professional ballet schools, college performing arts programs, or a career in professional ballet companies

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 

Summer Intensive 2026

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Year-Round Program 2026

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Reaganne Beamer - YAGP Finalist 2023-2024

Paris Svigos - YAGP Finalist 2018-2023,2025

Classes

Summer Intensive

Year-Round

CALENDAR

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Jessica Glaws - YAGP Finalist 2020-2024

Irina Dubrovska - YAGP Finalist 2020-2024