chicago repertory ballet Summer Intensive
Train with a renowned faculty of CRB company members and esteemed instructors from the Chicago Dance Community! Dancers will train in ballet, pointe, variations, classical repertoire, CRB repertoire, contemporary, Pilates and more. This two week intensive is an ideal opportunity for students to hone their technique and artistry in a welcoming and nurturing environment. Take your dance training to the next level with Chicago Repertory Ballet! For dancers aged 12 - 18.
All dancers attending our auditions may choose to audition for our Summer Intensive Program as well as our 2025/2026 CRB Training Program. For more information about the CRB training program CLICK HERE
July 21 - August 1st, Extensions Dance Center 3933 N. Elston Ave. Chicago IL
Audition Registration Now Open!
Chicago (South) Audition Information
Date: January 26th
Location: Hyde Park School of Dance
Address: 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave. Chicago, IL 60637
Time: TBD Fee: $25
Chicago (North) Audition Information
Date: February 2nd
Location: Extensions Dance Center
Address: 3933 N. Elston Ave. 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60618
Time: 12:30pm Registration, 1pm - 3pm Audition Fee: $25
Schaumburg Audition Information
Date: February 22nd
Location: Northwest Ballet Academy
Address: 1069 N. Salem Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60194
Time: 2pm Registration, 2:15pm - 4:00pm Audition Fee: $25
Barrington Audition Information
Date: February 23rd
Location: Barrington Dance Academy
Address: 758 W. Northwest Hwy. Barrington, IL 60010
Time: 12:30pm Registration, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Audition Fee: $25
For audition dress code information see below
NOW ACCEPTING VIDEO AUDITIONS
Video Audition Guidelines
Summer intensive videos must meet the following specifications
Videos should be under 11 minutes in length in total. Videos should be shared as a link uploaded to a site such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive and will be one continuous video. Not accepted: Dropbox, iCloud, or other file sharing avenues. NO PARTIAL VIDEOS.
All exercises listed below must be included. Exercises can be short. One side of an exercise at the barre is fine, or both sides of a short exercise accepted. Extra port de bras portions are not a necessity.
Audition videos must include the following:
Barre: Plié, Tendu from 5th, Dégagé, Rond de Jambes, Frappe, Fondu/Adagio (can be combined), Grande Battement
Center: Tendu with pirouette, Adagio, Turns en Diagonale or Waltz, Small Jump, Grande Allegro
Pointe work -or- Tours en l’air
Pointe work: Exercises that are exemplary of your current pointe work at your current level.
To send your audition: register for the Summer Intensive Video Audition via the button below. Once registered, send your audition to intensive@chicagorepertoryballet.com
Summer Intensive General Information
Fee: $799
Sample Schedule:
9:30am - 11:00am Ballet technique class
11:00am - 12:00pm Variations
12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm - 1:30pm Pilates
1:30pm - 3:30pm CRB Repertoire
Choose one dress code option that is most appropriate for you. Students are free to wear the attire that is appropriate for them on any given day within these three options.
Option 1 - Black leotard, tights and shoes that match which are appropriate for your complexion.
Option 2 - White fitted or athletic T-shirt, black tights, black shoes.
Option 3 - Solid color unitard (gray preferably) white socks, white shoes.