Beverly Campus
Ballet with Joy & Excellence
Where young dancers fall in love with ballet.
At the School of Ballet 5:8, our Preparatory Program introduces students to the beauty, discipline, and joy of classical ballet in a nurturing, age-appropriate environment. Classes are designed to develop coordination, confidence, and creativity—while laying a strong technical foundation. Classes are held in Orland Park and Beverly. Our Fall Semester begins on August 25th, 2025.
Why Families Love Our Preparatory Program:
Joyful & Structured: Each class blends imaginative play with meaningful movement training.
Developmentally Informed: We focus on brain-body connection, musicality, and social-emotional growth.
Rooted in Excellence: Even our youngest dancers learn from faculty trained in the Ballet 5:8 method, combining Vaganova progressions with School of American Ballet dynamics.
Dynamic Performances: Dancers perform twice a year, winter and spring. Depending on their level, they perform either in Beyond the Nutcracker or the Winter Showcase as well as the Spring Performance. Costume fees are included in tuition.
Two Campuses: Orland Park and Beverly locations for families across Chicago’s southland.
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Class locations in Beverly at 1960 W. 94th st. Chicago IL 60463 housed inside of St. Paul’s Bible Church.
Program Breakdown:
Preparatory 1 (Age 3): Explore movement, rhythm, and creativity through ballet-based play. Students enroll for one semester at a time, and are welcome to do both! Clase bilingüe disponible los martes.
Preparatory 2 (Age 4): Build on fundamentals with more structured ballet concepts and musicality. Students enroll for one semester at a time, and are welcome to do both! Clase bilingüe disponible los jueves.
Preparatory 3 (Age 5): Begin formal training using the Vaganova syllabus in a joyful and accessible way. Students enroll for one semester at a time, and are welcome to do both! Clase bilingüe disponible los martes.
Ballet 1A (Age 6+): Your dancer’s first full ballet class—technique, artistry, and fun all in one. Two semester enrollment required to pass the level. Clase bilingüe disponible los jueves.
Ballet 1B (Age 7+): This advanced beginner class is the final step in our Preparatory Program. Dancers gain the strength, precision, and artistry needed to progress into pre-professional ballet training. Two semester enrollment required to pass the level.
We welcome new students each season with open arms and structured placement to ensure the best fit.
Let your child’s ballet journey begin with joy, excellence, and purpose.
25/26 Class Schedules | Beverly
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Introduce your three-year-old to the enchanting world of dance with Preparatory 1! Designed for those turning three by September 1st, our class nurtures their budding creativity, motor skills, and confidence through ballet and creative movement.
18 Week Semester Tuition & Performance Fee: $315.00Thursday | Beverly | 4:00–4:45p
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Embark on an exciting dance journey tailored for your four-year-old with Preparatory 2! Perfect for those who have turned four by September 1st, our class fosters their creativity, coordination, and confidence through age-appropriate ballet, rhythm, and creative movement activities.
18 Week Semester Tuition & Performance Fee: $338.00
Thursday | Beverly | 4:00–4:45p
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Step into the enchanting world of Preparatory 3, where five-year-old dancers begin their formal ballet journey with the prestigious Vaganova syllabus. Fusing fun with the fundamentals of classical ballet, this class ignites creativity and coordination, welcoming all with no prerequisites required.
18 Week Semester Tuition & Performance Fee: $360.00Thursday | Beverly | 4:45–5:30p
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This is the place where dreams begin! Aspiring ballet dancers who are ready for a formal ballet class begin to learn the prestigious Vaganova syllabus. This class includes a healthy dose of fun with the rigorous challenge of classical ballet. Dancers qualify beginning at age 6 (as of September); no prerequisites.
18 Week Semester Tuition & Performance Fee: $405.00Thursday | Beverly | 5:30–6:45p
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Join our community of dedicated young dancers! Ballet dancers who have some dance background learn more advanced beginner steps and coordination from the prestigious Vaganova syllabus. This class includes a healthy dose of fun with the rigorous challenge of classical ballet. Dancers qualify beginning at age 7 (as of September) and must take a placement class to enroll.
18 Week Semester Tuition & Performance Fee: $450.00
Thursday | Beverly | 5:30–6:45p
Beverly Faculty
Katrina Clarke
Preparatory Program Director
Darissy Matias
Instructor
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“I have seen our daughter increase in confidence, express her kind-hearted nature, and really dig in and start to work hard at becoming a better dancer.”
– Denise Pienias
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"My daughters LOVE Ballet 5:8 and their classes! I love how caring the teacher is, always willing to provide feedback and tips on things to work on at home, and how encouraging they are every week. After every class my three girls come out with huge smiles on their faces!
– Amy Novotney
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"Both of my children take classes with Ballet 5:8. This organization has helped foster a passion for dance that will stick with the kids, not just be a part of a phase in their childhood. The instructors are friendly and compassionate. "
– Andrea Richart
