Frequently asked questions

 

How do i take classes?

Chamberlain School of Ballet is the official training academy of Chamberlain Ballet. Chamberlain Ballet routinely has master class options available throughout the season. Our performing company is audition based entry. While we offer open auditions before every season, we also allow individual auditions throughout the season. Please contact us for more information.

How can i get involved?

There are many ways to get involved with Chamberlain Ballet. We are always looking for dancers to audition or volunteers to help keep the ship going. Any contribution to helping further our community’s experience in the arts is greatly appreciated. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we often partner with other organizations in the community to help better the lives of underserved individuals. Our outreach programs are growing year after year. The more support we can have behind us is more support we can give the arts in North Texas. Please visit our support page for more information.
 

how do i find tickets to see a performance?

Chamberlain Ballet is proud to stage several productions each season. As tickets become available, we post links on this website to purchase through appropriate vendors or the performing venue itself. Mark your calendar now to see our annual production of The Nutcracker, Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25 - 27 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX.
 

How do i find out about your alumni?

Chamberlain Ballet is eternally proud of the success of our vast alumni base. We are proud to have current and former professional dancers, musicians, artists, actors, singers, and just plain lovers of art in all its forms. Our alumni have even founded their own arts organizations, such as Parisa Khobdeh Dance Company. Please visit our alumni page for more details about the artists which we have had the pleasure to watch grow.
 

how do i find out more about your outreach efforts?

Our outreach efforts are multifold. We offer a free Community Connections benefit performance to underserved, service, and special needs organizations before our major productions such as The Nutcracker. We also offer free dance classes through our Relevé and Shining Stars dance programs. Additionally, we are proud to offer students scholarships to study dance both at home and at elite dance schools and programs throughout the country. Please visit our outreach page for more information.
 

how do i audition for nutcracker?

Auditions for children’s roles are open to the public. Auditions take place September 17th and 18th for our 2022 production. If you are a dancer interested in performing alongside our corps de ballet, we do allow guest artists and additional community dancers to join us for various roles. If you are interested in performing, please contact us at 214-412-8589.

 
 
 

Currently at this time there are no positions to be filled.

About Chamberlain Ballet

Started in 1984, Chamberlain Ballet is a nonprofit organization consisting of Chamberlain Ballet’s youth dance company, the Relevé Program (1996), and Shining Stars Program (2005).

The organization’s mission is to further the pioneering work of the founder, artistic director, and owner of Chamberlain School of Ballet, Kathy Chamberlain, by establishing an extended cultural community that provides North Texas with the highest caliber dance performances, training, and education, and community programs for all. Annually, thousands of people experience Chamberlain Ballet performances and programming.  

The arts and culture of a city are central to its identity. And Chamberlain Ballet has been an integral part of this community’s cultural identity.

Now 39 years on, it is wonderful to see many of the 7000+ dancers who have been through our programs return to our community to witness the next generation of aspiring students. A typical year includes professional performances including the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts MOST SOLD EVER production of The Nutcracker, the Courtyard Theater, Regional Dance America, Chamberlain Ballet Creates in collaboration with Bruce Wood Dance Company, annual Spring performances, special local appearances and surrounding local festivals. Annually, we host a multitude of guest artists to return to our studios and stages to perform, create, teach, and support the work of our dancers 5-95 years old. 

Chamberlain Ballet offers dance education taught by a world-renowned faculty of current and former dancers from New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Bruce Wood Dance Company to name just a few. Through our outreach performances (Community Connections) and education programs (Relevé and Shining Stars), Chamberlain is dedicated to providing dance education for all. 

As Chamberlain Ballet approaches its 40th anniversary in 2024, it is looking forward to expanding the impact of ballet and the performing arts on the changing demographics of the North Texas community.  

 

 

Contact

 

Chamberlain Ballet staff is happy to assist you with any additional questions you may have. Whether it be through training, productions, or outreach; please let us know how we can help you expand the arts.

 
 

business office

1404 Gables Court
Suite 101
Plano, Texas, 75075

(214) 412-8589
contactus@chamberlainballet.org

 
 
 

Studio

Chamberlain Ballet rehearses and holds master classes at our official training academy Chamberlain School of Ballet.

3003 West 15th St.
Plano, Texas, 75075

(972) 985-1374

 
 

Contact Form

If you would like to email us, please fill out the contact form, and we will respond as soon as we are able.

 
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