Chicago Ballet Arts in Evanston, Illinois

“My experience at CBA was incredible. Iu2019ve attended a few different studios, loved them all, but CBA is the best for those looking for more of the classical art of ballet, rather than just a fun workout. Although it is a fun workout too! I attended the adult ballet basics and beginner classes, and the teacher was amazing. The pace of the class was perfect, the teacher was amazing with pointers and helping you adjust f”

— Liz H. · ★★★★★

“Adult Basic Ballet Class: I appreciate the detailed attention to the basic ballet techniques in the use of the feet, port de bras, body positions. Since classes are kept to a manageable size, the dancer is given individual critiques. Each class is well planned and focuses on details of particular movements. As a result, the dancer gains better insight and understanding. Other basic classes I have taken tend to touch ”

— Elizabeth P. · ★★★★★

“I have been to the adult ballet class at CBA for 3.5 years and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It has been about 40 years since I took ballet, and now I am taking 3-4 classes a week. People come to adult ballet in different forms and prior experiences, and the key for retention is a non-threatening and non-judgmental environment. When I started taking the class at CBA, there were only Adv Beg/Int classes, and I jumped right in. I”

— Shyanmei W. · ★★★★★

“I have been attending the adult class series here, and I have mixed feelings. Pro: close to Northwestern campus with student discount Cons: I only attended the beginning & basic class. The class size is very large (10+ people) and the teacher cannot provide any sort of personalized correction of your pose. I noticed a lot of beginning adults doing basic techniques totally wrong, and it could be very dangerous going f”

— Zincy W. · ★★★☆☆

“Our daughter studied at Chicago Ballet Arts from the age of 5 until she graduated high school. She received professional level training and went on to get her degree in dance. CBA prepared her very well for the college auditions, and she had her choice of college acceptances. The teachers are wonderful and they offer top-notch classes. Every ballet class she took had an piano accompanist, and that is a rare added ben”

— Elizabeth R. · ★★★★★

“Our daughter loves dancing at CBA because of the professional instruction, but also (and equally as much) because of the people: her CBA friends and her wonderful teachers. These are the things that make this particular Chicago ballet studio one of the most special places we have ever been a part of.”

— Aileen C. · ★★★★★

“Chicago Ballet Arts is focused on classical ballet instruction. They have high standards and big hearts. Spend a little time at CBA and you'll be part of a family. Update 2020: CBA has moved to a new location in Evanston... and during the pandemic! Still, the experience is just as I wrote in the previous paragraph some years ago. My youngest daughter is now in the highest level and continues to benefit from CBA. Stil”

— Steve S. · ★★★★★

“We love this place! My daughter's have been attending CBA for 6 years! The tuition is reasonable compared to other studios, the staff & teachers are top notch pro's and the school environment is peaceful.”

— Daniel P. · ★★★★★