Perfect for advanced and professional-level dancers, this immersive week offers the opportunity to train with Artistic Director Wade Schaaf, members of Chicago Repertory Ballet, and a distinguished faculty of Chicago’s top instructors.

Dancers will study ballet, contemporary, and improvisation techniques, and learn CRB’s signature repertoire—all culminating in a black box performance at the end of the week.

Dates: June 1–5, 2026
Location: Extensions Dance Center
Ages: 17 and up

This intensive also serves as a company audition opportunity—either as a supplement to our spring auditions or as a primary audition pathway.

Sample Schedule

9:30 -11:00am Ballet class

11:00am - 1:00pm Repertoire period 1

1:00pm - 1:45pm Lunch

1:45pm - 2:45pm Repertoire Period 2

2:45pm - 3:30pm Pilates Mat

TUITION $350

The intensive will feature artists and staff from Chicago Repertory Ballet, along with the following guest faculty.

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