Welcome to The Chicago Ballet Center

The Chicago Ballet Center

Real. Good. Training.

Paul Abrahamson, Director

First American teacher trained in the Cuban Methodology

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Welcome to The Chicago Ballet Center
The Chicago Ballet Center works to nurture the creativity, physical and artistic development of young people through a rigorous dance curriculum, inclusive of all forms of dance and movement.

The Chicago Ballet Center seeks to implement a hybrid of artistry, athleticism, and culture within the diverse communities of Chicago to help young people grow and develop as mature individuals, creative artists, and thoughtful community members.
The Chicago Ballet Center works to nurture the creativity, physical and artistic development of young people through a rigorous dance curriculum, inclusive of all forms of dance and movement.
The Chicago Ballet Center understands the correlation between creativity and social/emotional/intellectual development . We believe in offering age appropriate challenges, that lead to a solid foundation of dance technique in a safe and nurturing environment.

- Student to teacher ratio at CBC
- Students enrolled in our community programs across Chicago
- Students come from 23 zipcodes to join our After School Matters HS Program
- audience members attend our bi-yearly presentations

What's New
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- April 28, 2019
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  PACT: Dance Through High School
  The Chicago Ballet Center will be home to the new Performing Arts Career Training (PACT) dance program for the 2019-2020 [...]
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- April 01, 2019
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  Mr. A Reveals Future Plans for Chicago Ballet Center
  The Chicago Ballet Center hosted the first ever CBC family meeting at Fannie’s Café on Sunday, March 3. Paul Abrahamson (Mr. [...]
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- January 31, 2019
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  Extrava-DANCE-a! 2019
  Get ready for Adventures with Alice! Save the date for our Spring performance on May 18 and 19 at Portage [...]
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- This is a quality program at a great price that promotes love of dance and acceptance of everyone’s ability to dance!
  
  Sherry C.
- My daughter started dance at CBC at age eleven and has gained so much confidence, strength, and grace—she loves coming to class.
  
  Mary Z.
- Class at CBC has been awesome! My daughter’s passion for ballet and skill level have continued to increase each year at CBC. Mr. A. is highly respected and admired by my daughter, and in her words: ‘He’s the best ballet teacher there is!’ When she’s happy, I’m happy. Thank you Mr. A!
  
  Maureen S.
- All three of my daughters have completely fallen in love with dance and with Mr. A and the teachers at Chicago Ballet Center.
  
  Rachel K.