Performing Arts Classes

Fantastic Dance Classes for Ages 5 Through 18

The Performing Arts Program is for dancers ages 5-17 who are ready to commit to a year-long experience in dance. This program runs from September until the beginning of June and is an approximately 33-week commitment to dance instruction.

Students who are in this program are required to take a ballet/tap class at all levels every year. As dancers progress up the levels, jazz, modern, and extra technique are added to enhance their training. At Ballare Teatro, we strive to develop strong, versatile, technically proficient, passionate dancers.

Levels are based on age first, then ability.

• 2024/2025 Registration is OPEN. If you need assistance or have questions about our program, please call us.
• Dancers in levels II-V will be required to register for placement auditions in August of 2024. Please call us or fill out our online form for more information. Schedule varies depending on level.
  

Fundamental A is for dancers ages 5-6 who are new to ballet and tap instruction. Dancers must be 5 by October 31 to register for this level. The cost is $63/month.

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
• Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Fundamental-Level I Handbook

2024/2025 Fundamental A Schedule*

Please choose one of these sections:

• Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Shannon Mulcahy This class is FULL!
• Tuesday: 4:00-5:00 PM Shannon Mulcahy NEW!!
• Tuesday: 5:45-6:45 PM Shannon Mulcahy This class is FULL!
• Saturday: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM Rachel Burnett This class is FULL!
• Saturday: 11:30-12:30 AM  Siri Hammond  This class is FULL!
• Sunday: 3:45-4:45 PM Siri Hammond This class is FULL!

If you need assistance with anything, please call or fill out our online form. *If your desired class is full, please put your dancer's name on the waiting list. If a spot opens up, we will give you a call. If we have enough dancers on waiting lists, we will open a new section!

Fundamental B is for dancers ages 5-6 who have had one year of Fundamental A. Dancers will build on their understanding of dancer terms and ability to perform basic dance steps and technique. The cost is $63/month. 

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
• Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Fundamental-Level I Handbook

2024/2025 Fundamental B Schedule

Please choose one of these sections:

• Wednesday: 4:45-5:45 PM Rachel Burnett
• Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM  Hollie Edlund This class is FULL!
• Saturday:10:30-11:30 AM Siri Hammond This class is FULL!
• Sunday: 4:45-5:45 PM Siri Hammond

If you need assistance with anything, please call us or fill out our online form.

Level IA is for dancers ages 7-9 or dancers who have been advanced through the fundamental level. Dancers will begin building strength, developing proper alignment, and a better understanding of basic dance elements and technique. The cost is $85/month.

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
• Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Fundamental-Level I Handbook

2024/2025 Level IA Schedule*

Please choose one of these sections:

• Monday:  4:30-6:00 PM Rachel Burnett This class is FULL!
• Tuesday:  6:15-7:45 PM Hollie Edlund This class is FULL!
• Wednesday: 5:45-7:15 PM Rachel Burnett This class is FULL!
• Sunday: 2:15-3:45 PM Siri Hammond

If you need assistance with anything, please call us or fill out our online form. *If your desired class is full, please put your dancer's name on the waiting list. If a spot opens up, we will give you a call. If we have enough dancers on waiting lists, we will open a new section!

Level IB is for dancers ages 7-9 who have been advanced through level IA. Dancers will continue to work on Level I skills, but this class will move a little faster and advance their knowledge of basic dance elements, continue to develop proper alignment, and hone execution of dance technique. The cost is $85/month. 

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need a plain black or solid color tank leotard (no skirts please), pink tights or tights that match their skin tone, plain black leggings, pink leather ballet shoes, and black strappy tap shoes (not shiny, with a buckle).
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black leather ballet shoes, black leather tap Oxfords, black sweats, and a plain t-shirt.
• Dancers who are gender non-binary may choose to wear pink or black leather ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords or matte black strappy tap shoes, a plain black or solid color leotard, plain black leggings, black sweats, or a plain t-shirt.

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Fundamental-Level I Handbook

2024/2025 Level IB Class Schedule

Please choose one of these sections:

• Monday: 6:00-7:30 PM Shannon Mulcahy
• Tuesday: 4:45-6:15 PM Hollie Edlund
• Thursday: 6:30-8:00 PM Hollie Edulund This class is FULL!
• Saturday: 9:00-10:30 AM Siri Hammond

If you need assistance with anything, please call us or fill out our online form.

Requires Audition

Level IIA is for dancers who have mastered all of the requirements of level IB or are placed at this level by audition. Dancers should have a solid understanding of dance terms, techniques, and steps. Strength and alignment continue to be stressed. Students will be expected to grasp more difficult concepts.

Dancers in IIA take ballet, tap, and jazz, all one hour. Monthly tuition for level IIA is $179 . This includes the Core Dance Festival fee of $10/month and a $13/month fee for our Saturday Series

Dancers in level IIB also take ballet, tap, and jazz, but ballet is 1.25 hours, jazz is 1.25 hours, and tap is 1 hour. Dancers in IIB will also take Progressing Ballet Technique.  Monthly tuition for level IIB is $213. This includes the Core Dance Festival fee of $10/month and the $13/month Saturday Series Fee.

Dancers in level IIA/B will participate in the Core Dance Festival March 15, 2025. This is a new dance festival for dancers age 10-15. Stay tuned for more information!

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match skin tone, and plain black leggings. They may wear a solid color leotard to class, and a ballet skirt in ballet. They may wear black 'booty' shorts for jazz, and black leggings for tap.
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
• Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black or pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a plain black t-shirt.
• All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.

Mark your calendars!! 2025 Audition workshops are scheduled for August 4-8 or August 11-15. Dancers in level IIA and IIB are required to participate in one of these weeks.

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Level II-V Handbook

2024/2025 Level IIA Schedule (Choose from 2 days/week* or all on one day)

*This year we have two sections of weekday IIA!

Section 1

• Monday/Wednesday IIA:
• Ballet — Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm Timothy Herian
• Jazz —  Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm Timothy Herian
• Tap — Monday 6:00-7:00 pm Rachel Burnett

Section 2

• Monday/Thursday IIA:
• Ballet — Thursday 5:15-6:15pm Timothy Herian
• Jazz —  Thursday 6:15-7:15 pm Timothy Herian
• Tap — Monday 7:00-8:00 pm Rachel Burnett

• Saturday IIA:
• Tap — 11:45 am-12:45 pm Rachel Burnett
• Ballet — 12:45-1:45 pm Timothy Herian
• Jazz — 2:00-3:00 pm Timothy Herian

2024/2025 Level IIB Schedule (Choose from 3 days/week or all on one day)

• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday IIB:
• Tap — Wednesday 7:15-8:15 pm Rachel Johnson Burnett
• Ballet — Monday 5:00-6:15 pm Timothy Herian
• Jazz — Monday 6:15-7:30 pm Timothy Herian
• Progressing Ballet Technique — Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm Timothy Herian
• Saturday IIB:
• Jazz — 11:30am -12:45 pm Timothy Herian
• Ballet — 10-11:15 am Timothy Herian
• Tap — 12:45-1:45 pm Rachel Johnson Burnett
• Progressing Ballet Technique — 9-10 am Timothy Herian
  

Requires Audition

Strength, alignment, and technique continue to be stressed and built upon. Dancers are expected to be able to learn by watching with less explanation than previously required. This class will move more quickly and is designed to develop and challenge the dancer.

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match their skin tone, and plain black leggings. Dancers may wear a solid color leotard, and ballet skirts to ballet class. They may wear black 'booty' shorts with tights to jazz.  They may wear black leggings to jazz.
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
• Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black or pink split-soled ballet shoes, black tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a  black t-shirt.
• All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.
• Modern dancers go barefoot.

Dancers in level III take ballet, tap, jazz, modern and progressing ballet technique.

Dancers in level III will participate in the Core Dance Festival March 15, 2025! This is a new dance festival for dancers age 10-14. Stay tuned for more information!

Tuition for level III is $305/month. This includes the Core Dance Festival fee of $10/month and the $13/month Saturday Series Fee.

Mark your calendars! Audition workshops for 2025 are schedule for August 4-8 or August 11-15. Dancers in level III are required to participate in one of these audition weeks!

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Level II-V Handbook

2024/2025 Level III Schedule

Ballet

• Tuesday 5:30-7:00 PM Timothy Herian

Tap

• Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM Jake Nehrbass

Modern

• Tuesday 7:00-8:30 PM  Timothy Herian

Jazz

• Wednesday 6:30-8 PM Shannon Mulcahy

Progressing Ballet Technique

• Monday 7:30-8:30 pm Timothy Herian

Requires Audition

Class content is more technical, complex, and challenging with a professional atmosphere. Dancers are dedicated to becoming well-trained dancers. Dancers in Level IV are required to take ballet, tap, jazz, modern, progressing ballet technique and a rep class.

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match their skin tone, and plain black dance pants (like yoga pants) or leggings. They may wear a solid color leotard to class. They may wear ballet skirts to ballet. They can wear black 'booty' shorts to jazz with tights.
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
• Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black or pink split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
• All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.
• Modern is done barefoot.

Dancers in level IV will be attending the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Workshop in Chicago in July 2024. Click here to learn more.

Tuition for dancers in level IV is $359/month. This includes the CNADM fee of $35/month and the $13/month Saturday Series Fee.

Mark your calendars!

Auditions for 2024 are August 7-8!

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM)
• Level II-V Handbook

2024-2025 Level IV Schedule

Ballet

• Sunday 3:00-4:30 PM Genevieve Waterbury

Progressing Ballet Technique

• Thursday 4:15-5:15 PM Timothy Herian (combined with level V)

Tap

• Monday 7:00-8:00 pm Lindsey King

Jazz

• Monday 5:30-7:00 PM Heather Annis

Rep

• Thursday 530-830 pm * More information forthcoming

Modern 

• Sunday 1:30-3 PM Sarah Hauss

Requires Audition

Class content is more technical, complex, and challenging with a professional atmosphere. Dancers are dedicated to becoming well-trained dancers. Dancers in Level V are required to take ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, progressing ballet technique and a rep class.

Clothing Requirements

• Dancers in this level who identify as female need pink split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, a plain black tank leotard, tights that match their skin tone, and plain black leggings. They may wear a solid color leotard. They may wear ballet skirts to ballet class. They may wear black 'booty' shorts with tights to jazz.
• Dancers in this level who identify as male need black split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black men’s tights or tight running type leggings, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
• Dancers in this level who are gender non-binary need black split-soled ballet shoes, black Zoot Rhythm Tap Oxfords, black tight running tights, and a plain white or black t-shirt.
• All dancers taking jazz need black split-soled jazz Oxfords.
• Modern is done barefoot.
• Dancers doing pointe will need to purchase pointe shoes under the guidance of Genevieve Waterbury.

Dancers in level IV will be attending the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Workshop in Chicago from July 2024. Click here to learn more.

Tuition for dancers in level V is $359/month. This includes the CNADM fee of $35/month and the $13/month Saturday Series Fee. 

Mark your calendars!

Auditions for 2025 are August 7-8!

Useful Links

• Covid Protocols
• Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM)
• Level II-V Handbook

2024/2025 Level V Schedule

Ballet

• Sunday 4:30-6:00 PM Genevieve Waterbury

Pointe

• Sunday 6:00-6:45 PM Genevieve Waterbury

Tap 

• Monday 7:30-8:45 pm Jake Nehrbass

Modern 

• Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm Alex Eady

Jazz 

• Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm Karis Sloss Harris

Progressing Ballet Technique

• Thursday 4:15-5:15 pm Timothy Herian (Combined with Level IV)

Rep

• Thursday 5:30-8:30 pm * More information forthcoming