Frequently Asked Questions

Students must be ten years old to enroll in our Pre-professional ballet training program.

Yes, parents are allowed to enter the dressing room if necessary. However, No father may go into the female locker room. They have to wait outside of the locker room until all girls have finished dressing and left and then go in to help his daughter. No exceptions.

No, parents are not allowed inside the studio during class. ICB will soon install a video system in a classroom so parents may watch on a monitor in our lobby.

Students must be enrolled in one of our programs to take classes. There are no single classes or classes available for visiting students. Observation of pre-professional classes is not permitted. However, parents and guardians of students are allowed to watch a class on special observation days during the school year.

Yes. Indicate this on the application at the time of the audition.

Participation in the pre-professional program for new students is by audition and invitation. After a student passes an audition, parents will receive an email with the information necessary for registration. Students may register for classes at Illinois Classical Ballet through our online registration system only.

Participation in ICB Summer Programs is by audition and acceptance only. Students must be at least ten years old by their audition date. You can request an audition on our website

The average is 15 students. We are trying not to exceed this number.

ICB operates similarly to an academic school. Families pay for a whole semester. The specific tuition amount will depend on the number of classes in a week they register for and the semester duration. Spring is the longest semester, so it will always cost more than the Fall semester. ICB classes start at $15 per hour.

Yes! If there is more than one student in your family, we offer a 10% sibling discount on the lesser of the two tuitions. Any additional students will also receive a 10% discount.

No. Acceptance into pre-professional program guarantee acceptance into summer programs. Current students do not have to attend auditions for all summer intensive programs.

Acceptance to a program does not guarantee a place if you didn’t pay a $300 non-refundable security deposit. Registration is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you registered without paying a security deposit, you have only completed the registration on your end, but the system does not recognize you as registered. Class fills quickly, and capacity is limited, so we encourage students to register as soon as possible. Once the program is at capacity, students will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if a spot becomes available in the order their waitlist request was received.

While we encourage students to register early because class size is limited, our registration is ongoing, provided the class has not reached capacity yet. New students can enroll in our classes at any time during the semester. Tuition will be prorated.

667 Central Ave, Highland Park IL

North East corner of Central Ave and Green bay Rd

We are on the 2nd Floor.

$40

Students are allowed to take a make-up class, provided that it’s taken within the current semester. Make-up classes do not roll over to the next semester.

We suggest Allegro Dance Boutique in Evanston (2114 Central St, Evanston) or Discount Dance (online).

ICB may cancel classes at any time due to inclement weather if the weather conditions are considered hazardous and/or travel unsafe for students and their families.

Canceled classes will be announced via e-mail and/or text message.

ICB does not credit, refund, or pro-rate tuition for classes canceled due to inclement weather.

When registering for any ICB program, parents/guardians should understand that it is a commitment for the entire program. They are liable for the total tuition amount. ICB maintains a policy of offering no refunds, credits, or transfers. Tuition is non-refundable even in the event of the student’s withdrawal or dismissal from the program before it begins. ICB does not offer any tuition refunds for missed classes.