
Russell Talbert Dance Studio
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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.
2022 - 2023
Session 1 September 6 - October 29, Tuition due week of first session
Session 2 October 31 - December 24, Tuition due week of first session
Session 3, 2023
January 2 - February 25, Tuition due week of first session
Session 4 February 27 - April 22, Tuition due week of first session
Session 5 April 24 - June 17 Tuition due week of first session
Holiday Closures:
November 21 - November 28 , 2022
Reopening November 29
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December 19 - January 1
Reopening January 2
2023 Festival of Dance
Tech Rehearsals June 15 and June 16 6pm-9pm CDT
Performance Saturday, June 17 3:00 pm CDT
Six week Summer intensive Session
2023
July 5-August 15, 2023


Pre Ballet, I/II/III/IV, Stretch and Strength/Open Ballet
Fall-Spring 2022-2023
Pre Ballet
Saturday 8:30am-9:15 am
Ballet I
Saturday 9:30am-10:30am
Ballet II
TBD
w/intro to Pointe Class optional
Ballet III/IV
Saturday 12:30pm-3:15pm
w/Intro to Pointe Class optional
Stretch & Strength/Open Ballet Class
Open Ballet
Wednesday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuition & Fees
Annual $50.00 (non refundable) registration fee
Tuition applicable to 8 week session
One class per week session $205
Two Classes per week session $270
Three classes per week session $350
Four classes per week session $430
Single class/One time trial session ADULTS only $20.00
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
June 17, 2023 3:00pm CDT
Donation
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Summer Session (based on 6 week session) 2023
Payment upon registration
July 10-August 15 2023
1 class/wk $320
2 classes/wk $600

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 15 & !6 2023 6:00pm-9:00 pm CDT
Performances June 17 2023 3:00 pm CDT
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Summer Session Intensive
Tentative Schedule
Payment upon registration
$320/1 class/wk
$600 for 2 classes/wk
(based on a 6 week session) 2023 July 10-August 15 2023
Ballet III/IV with pointe (Summer) Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ballet II (Summer) Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ballet I (Summer) Monday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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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
