â–ª YAGP Outstanding School Award

â–ª YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award

â–ª YAGP Grand Prix Award

â–ª YAGP Outstanding School Award â–ª YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award â–ª YAGP Grand Prix Award

Summer Intensive 2025

Ballet dancer performing a move with outstretched arms, prominently displayed text announcing the Illinois Classical Ballet's Summer Intensive program from June 6 to July 26, 2025, lasting 6 weeks, with contact details for auditions.

Information:

  • Dates: June 16-July 26,2025

    • Location: Illinois Classical Ballet 667 Central Ave., Highland Park IL 60035

    • Selection: Six weeks intensive

    • Registration deadline: May 1st, 2025

    • A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required during registration.

    • Tuition & Fees:

      • Intensive Early-Bird Discount Tuition: $3,000

      • Early-Bird Tuition Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Payment includes $500 non-refundable & non-transferable payment.)

      • Full Tuition: $3,600

      • Tuition Payment Deadlines:  Half-Payment ($1,800) by May 1st, 2025 & balance ($1,800) due by May 15, 2025. (Payment includes $500 non-refundable & non-transferable payment.)

    • Class size is limited to 12 students to ensure personalized attention, and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    • All Tuition is non-refundable & non-transferable.

    • There will be no proration for missed classes, withdrawal or dismissal.

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Group of ballet dancers in black leotards and white tights, posed in a dance studio with large windows, accompanied by two seated instructors.

General Requirements:

  • Participation in the ICB Summer Intensive is by audition and acceptance only

  • The audition is open to dancers aged 11 through 15. Dancers must be at least 11 years old by their audition date.

  • All dancers must register online for an audition. No walk-ins or Zoom auditions are accepted.

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Ballet dancer practicing at a barre, performing a high leg extension in a dance studio.
Ballet class with students and instructor practicing positions in studio, wearing black leotards and white tights.
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Ballet dancers practicing in a studio, wearing black leotards and white tights, with a male instructor.

June 16 - July 26

Summer Intensive 2025

Illinois Classical Ballet, honored as YAGP Outstanding Ballet School, is inviting children ages 11 to 15 to join our Summer Pre-professional ballet training, designed to help young dancers prepare for professional ballet schools, college performing arts programs, or a career in ballet.

Upon completing the summer session, dancers who wish to continue their studies will have the opportunity to join our year-round program without the need for an additional audition. Class sizes are limited to just 10 students to ensure personalized attention.

Curriculum:

Program includes:

  • Ballet Technique

  • Pointe

  • Classical Variations

  • Repertoire & Choreography

  • Character

  • Stretching / Conditioning

  • Floor Barre / Pilates