Russell Talbert Dance Studio
Who We Are
Russell Talbert first became interested in dance as a college student at Northern Illinois University. He was so impressed by a performance of the George Faison Company, the choreographer for the Broadway show "The Wiz", that he immediately switched classes in the performing arts. He began studying African, Modern, Jazz and Ballet forms of dance and transferred to Columbia College, Chicago to study more intensely. Mr Talbert received a B.A. degree and also earned full scholarship to the Stone Camryn School of Ballet, Chicago.
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Mr Talbert went on to dance professionally with the San Antonio Ballet Company of Texas, Erie Bay Front Ballet Company of Pennsylvania, Joseph Holmes Dance Theater, Chicago Dance Medium and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and taught workshops for the Bahamas National Dance Company. His repertoire includes principal roles in the "Nutcracker", "Le Corsaire's pas de deux", "Romeo and Juliet" and "Carmen and Coppella".
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Mr Talbert carved out a specialty in choreography that instructs and challenges young dancers. His works have been commissioned by numerous youth programs. He established his Chicago presence teaching ballet with The Joseph Holmes Dance Theater, Chicago Dance Medium, Sammy Dyer School of the Theater and at the Southside YMCA. In 2000 The Russell Talbert Dance Studio launched as an independent endeavor. Mr Talbert is committed to teaching the highest level of ballet technique as students explore the creative, educational and cultural aspects of dance.
About Russell Talbert Dance Studio
At Russell Talbert Dance Studio, all students from the children to the adults are challenged to perform at their highest potential.
Dancers demonstrate an impressive level of technical proficiency, professionalism and enthusiastic energy for classical ballet and other dynamic dance forms.
Classes are offered all year for dancers age 5 thru adult.
Classes We Offer
Pre ballet, Ballet I/II, Ballet II, Ballet III/IV with Pointe and Stretch and Strength.
2024-2025
Session 1 September 7 - October 26, Tuition due week of first session
Session 2 November 1 - December 28, Tuition due week of first session
Session 3, 2025
January 4 - February 22, Tuition due week of first session
Session 4 March 1 - April 26, Tuition due week of first session
Session 5 May 3 - June 12 Tuition due week of first session
Holiday Closures:
November 23 - December 2, 2024
Reopening December 3, 2024
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December 23 - January 3, 2025
Reopening January 4, 2025
2025 Festival of Dance
Tech Rehearsals June 19 and June 20 Time TBA
Performance Saturday, June 21 Time TBA
Six week Summer intensive Session
2025
July 7-August 14, 2025
Pre Ballet, I/II/III/IV, Stretch and Strength/Open Ballet
Fall-Spring 2024-2025
Monday
No Classes
Tuesday
Ballet III/IV
6;00pm-8;30pm w/intro to Pointe Optional
Wednesday (1st & 3rd Weds of the month)
Stretch & Strength/Ballet l
6;00pm-8;00pm
Pre Ballet l
Saturday 8:30am-9:15 am
Pre Ballet ll/Ballet I
Saturday 9:30am-10:30am
Ballet l/II
10;35am-11;45am
Ballet III/IV
Saturday 1;00pm-3:30pm
Pointe Class optional
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Tuition & Fees
Annual $50.00 (non refundable) registration fee
Tuition applicable to 8 week session
One class per week session $206
Two Classes per week session $350
Single class/One time trial session $30.00
Payments by cash, check or money order. Credit card and PayPal, will include a service fee.
*Tuition payments are non refundable and are not transferable to other sessions.
Festival of Dance
Saturday June 21, 2025
Partner with RTDance Studio
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Dancers must be 5 years or older
Auditions are required in order to determine appropriate class placement for new students
*Class schedule subject to change based on enrollment
Festival of Dance
To be eligible to perform in the annual Festival of Dance in June, students must be enrolled by Session 2.
Costumes & performances will be required & charged separately. Details will be provided directly to eligible dancers.
Technical rehearsals: June 19 & June 20, 2025 times TBA
Performances June 21, 2025 times TBA
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Summer Session Intensive
Payment upon registration
$350/1 class/wk
(based on a 6 week session) 2025 July 7 - August 14, 2025
Ballet III/IV with pointe (Summer) TBA
Ballet l/II (Summer) TBA
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Contact Russell Talbert Dance Studio Today
Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts
8701 S Bennett St,
Chicago, IL 60617
773-485-5868