About Ballet Chicago Ballet Chicago is a place where the beauty of one’s character is as important as the beauty of one’s tendu, where diversity is intentional, where students of all …

Nov 8, 2025 · Ballet, theatrical dance in which a formal academic dance technique—the danse d’ecole—is combined with other artistic elements such as music, costume, and stage scenery. …

Ballet (French: [balɛ]) is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the fifteenth century and later developed into a concert dance form in France …

2 days ago · Experience honest, relevant, breathtaking dance in Chicago and across the nation. See Ballet 5:8’s upcoming performances in Chicago and beyond. Explore tickets, tour dates, …

4 days ago · In Chicago this season, you can find a jazzy Duke Ellington version, a global “Nutcracker” with hip-hop mice and the 50th anniversary of the holiday story on ice, as well as …

2 days ago · Any hint of clunkiness or awkwardness has been smoothed away in the Christopher Wheeldon version that has become the Joffrey’s beloved, Chicago-set holiday production. And …

22 hours ago · Here is my favorite from the year, and nine more in no particular order: Twyla Tharp at New York City Center and American Ballet Theater Image

Dec 1, 2025 · Ballet Chicago Founder and Artistic Director, Daniel Duell, notes that: "As a truly Chicago-grown production that has captured large and growing audiences for well over two …

Ballet, which originated in the 15th-century Italian Renaissance courts, has evolved from a basic form of entertainment to a highly refined art form that captivates audiences all over the world.

Featuring the best young talent in Chicago and beyond, this unique rendition of the classic holiday ballet has garnered praise for its innovative choreography, stunning period costumes, and …