Ballet Chicago

Our Story

Co-founded in 1987 by acclaimed dancer/choreographer Daniel Duell and former ballerina Patricia Blair, Ballet Chicago is dedicated to educating and inspiring young artists through the study of classical ballet. This organization lays a foundation of life skills that empowers each dancer to realize their full potential. Ballet Chicago fosters an environment where the beauty of character is as important as the beauty of technique, promoting diversity and inclusion among students from various backgrounds.

With a curriculum based in the Balanchine Technique ©, Ballet Chicago offers an accelerated training program that provides dancers with invaluable on-stage experience. Students learn both new choreography and Balanchine masterworks, building confidence, camaraderie, and skills that translate to any arena. Ballet Chicago is not just a dance school; it is a home and a family, serving as a launching pad for exemplary youth.

Impact

Your contribution supports Ballet Chicago’s ability to deliver outstanding performances, superb training, and engaging outreach programs to thousands of adults and children each year. Programs like DanceVision, The Gift of Dance, The Spring Series at the Harris Theater, and the annual Nutcracker production enrich the community and inspire the next generation of dancers.

Why Donate?

With your support, Ballet Chicago can continue to enhance the cultural vitality of Chicago. Donations fund performances, training, and outreach programs that benefit the community.

Get Involved

Join Ballet Chicago in making a difference! Your donation, whether in cryptocurrency or cash, helps nurture the talents of young dancers and brings the joy of ballet to the community.