Ballet Beginner
Beginner Ballet.
at Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre, Chicago · 4.8★ (6 Google reviews)
Next class
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30 AM
Saturdays 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Ask first: Email
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 60-minute beginner ballet class, on Saturdays at 10:30 AM, at Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre, 4701 S Martin Luther King Dr. The studio lists 15 classes a week: Tap (4), Ballet (2), Hip-Hop (2), Tots Combo (2), Adult African, and Afrobeats, and 4 of them are at beginner level.
DanceHow data
Ballet classes in Chicago
Every ballet class we track in Chicago, read from studio timetables.
269
ballet classes a week
78
studios teach it
22%
start at 6:00 PM or later
$19
median drop-in price
Ballet classes by day
Saturday is the busiest day for ballet in Chicago (43 of 193 dated classes). 22% start at 6:00 PM or later. The median drop-in price is $19.
This week at Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Sat, Oct 24
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
4701 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653 Dance school
DirectionsSame style nearby
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Before you go
Your first ballet class
Is ballet beginner-friendly for adults with no dance experience?
Absolutely. Ballet classes specifically designed for adult beginners assume zero prior experience and move at a pace that lets you learn foundational technique without feeling rushed. Many adult learners are returning to dance after years away or trying it for the first time, and studios increasingly run adult-only beginner classes where everyone's in the same boat.
What should I wear to my first ballet class?
Wear comfortable, moveable clothes like a t-shirt and leggings or soft trousers. Most beginners wear ballet flats or go barefoot. Tie your hair back loosely, remove jewellery, and bring a water bottle. You don't need special gear to start—keep it simple and practical.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
The studio doesn't say. Ask before you go: on sammydyeronline.org.
How much is it?
The price isn't listed. Beginner classes in Chicago typically cost $20–$30 per class (median $25, from 77 classes that publish a price).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner.
When does it run?
Every Saturday, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM.
Where is it?
Sammy Dyer School Of The Theatre, 4701 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: sammydyeronline.org/class-schedule
- First listed on DanceHow October 17, 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 4.8★ from 6 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.