ACADEMY

What is ARCC Ballet Academy?
ARCC Ballet Academy is a pre-professional intensive ballet and modern dance training program.

What is ARCC Ballet Academy’s mission?
ARCC Ballet Academy offers pre-professional intensive modern dance training and performance opportunities to aspiring students.

Is my child eligible to join ARCC Ballet Academy?
All students of ARCC Ballet & Dance who are enrolled in Ballet 3 and higher and have at least one year of ballet training are eligible to audition for the ARCC Ballet Academy. Students in Ballet 2 are offered a Pre Academy modern dance class that does not require an audition. This class allows young students to explore modern dance and creative movement. The Pre Academy class is not a pre-requisite for the ARCC Ballet Academy. However all students must be enrolled in ballet classes at ARCC Ballet & Dance in order to take the Pre Academy class or be accepted into the ARCC Ballet Academy.

How do I enroll my child?
Please contact us directly for the Academy application by calling us at 773.384.ARCC (2722) or visit us at www.arccballet.org.

How do I obtain information about class schedules, dance wear and session dates?
Please call us or visit at www.arccballet.org.

Does ARCC Ballet Academy offer performance opportunities?
Yes. There will be an annual ARCC Ballet Academy performance as well as community sponsored events. The Academy students are required to take part in the annual Academy performance and at least one community sponsored event for that school year's term.
Academy Guest choreographers
• 2012: Jeff Hancock
• 2011: Christian Denice
• 2010: Ron De Jesús

Click to download Academy Registration Form. (PDF)