Lincoln Park · Chicago, Illinois
Ballet Academy in Lincoln Park
Founded 1998. Vaganova-method ballet school running from the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture on Southport Avenue plus a second location at DePaul's Ray Meyer Fitness Center. From 'Small Steps' for young children through teen/adult Vaganova syllabus.
- Ballet
- Children's Dance
About the school
Ballet Academy in Lincoln Park was founded in 1998 and operates from the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture at 2936 N Southport Ave (3rd Floor), with a second location at DePaul University's Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center at 2235 N Sheffield Ave. The Academy follows the Vaganova syllabus across a graded ladder from 'Small Steps' for the youngest children through pre-professional teen and adult classes. The school positions itself on excellence at all ability and age levels.
At a glance
- Address
- Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N Southport Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657
- Suburb
- Lincoln Park
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Age range
- 3+ years
- Disciplines
- Ballet
- Approach
- Both
- Price band
- Mid
What stands out
- i.Founded 1998 — 28-year Lincoln Park ballet school
- ii.Vaganova syllabus from 'Small Steps' through teen/adult
- iii.Two locations: Athenaeum Center (Southport) + DePaul Ray Meyer Center (Sheffield)
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Tutu School Lincoln Park
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