Join Chicago Ballet Arts in celebrating its students at a special fundraising event, the CBA Spring Fling! This afternoon of music and dance will be held at the beautiful ballroom at the Woman's Club of Evanston and will feature performances by our students, a ballroom dance lesson, a dance party, online auction (access via tab at the top of this page), live music, sweet treats, and more!

As a nonprofit organization, fundraising is vital to our ability to continue our mission. CBA has been dedicated to providing equitable access and opportunity to high-quality ballet training to all with the desire to learn for over 37 years. We strive to instill in our students a love of dance, a respect for the classical disciplines necessary in a performing art, and an expanded capacity for excellence.

A key component to the CBA experience is having live piano accompaniment for ballet classes in our Pre-Professional Division. Talented pianists have been an integral part of the CBA family since the very early days of the school. Our accompanists share their knowledge and passion for music with our students, filling the studios with real-time, custom pieces that are carefully selected to match each and every combination our teachers give. This enables our students to develop a more sensitive, receptive, musical ear that makes them better artists and more well-rounded dancers. They see the connection between dance and music firsthand, gaining a broader appreciation of the arts and a deeper understanding of collaboration. As one of only a few schools on the North Shore with pianists for its ballet classes, we feel a great responsibility to keep the music alive at CBA for many years to come.

But, as our programs grow, so does our need. Our Spring Fling will raise funds for our programming and commitment to live music. We hope that you will consider attending and making a contribution to our school. If you cannot attend in person, please consider a donation in support of our efforts or placing a bid on an item in our auction.

Thank you for your belief in our mission and the work we do!

*** Special thanks to the Woman's Club of Evanston for selecting CBA for the Clubhouse Usage Grant. ***

Chicago Ballet Arts Spring Fling

A dance party fundraiser to support programs and live music at CBA.