You didn’t just enroll in ballet classes.
You chose intentional training, meaningful mentorship, and a program designed to shape artists and people.

At YPAC (Your Performing Arts Center), our Conservatory Ballet Program was built with one goal in mind:

To develop strong dancers while developing strong humans.

For more than a decade, this program has continued to evolve through proven training, professional performance opportunities, and a culture rooted in excellence, growth, accountability, and care.

Our mission is simple: Be the influence. In Lessons. On Stage. In Life.

That mission impacts every class, rehearsal, correction, performance, and relationship within this program.

We believe great ballet training should:

  • Build discipline without fear

  • Develop artistry alongside technique

  • Create confident, resilient students

  • Teach students how to work with excellence

  • Prepare dancers for both stage and life

Whether your dancer’s wants a future in professional dance, college programs, teaching, leadership, or simply has a love for the arts, our responsibility is to provide impeccable training that leaves a lasting impact beyond the studio walls.

It is the right choice to choose YPAC because this program is built intentionally with structure, standards, heart, and vision.

And we will be honored to train the next generation with you.

The Why Behind Conservatory Training

TRAINING WITH PURPOSE

The Conservatory Program is designed for dancers seeking focused ballet education in a structured and progressive environment.

TECHNIQUE + ARTISTRY

Students receive technical development while also learning musicality, storytelling, artistry, and performance quality.

HEALTHY EXCELLENCE

We believe excellence and encouragement can coexist. High standards should inspire growth, not fear.

LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT

Our curriculum is designed to support sustainable growth over time rather than rushed achievement.

LIFE SKILLS THROUGH THE ARTS

Students learn more than exemplary technique, they develop:

  • Accountability

  • Confidence

  • Time management

  • Teamwork

  • Leadership

  • Work ethic

  • Resilience

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Ballet Technique Classes based on Level

  • Strength and Conditioning

  • Pointe

  • Jazz and Leaps and Turns Support Training

  • Contemporary Support Training

  • Performance Opportunities

  • Master Classes from world renowned artists

  • Guest Faculty Experiences

  • A Yearly Evaluation to Determine a Dancer's Level (some circumstances may allow a student to level up mid-year)

CONSErVAtoRY trACKS

Preparatory Conservatory

  • Pre-Conservatory Combo Kids

Intermediate Conservatory

  • Conservatory 1 Ballet

  • Conservatory 1.5 Ballet

  • Conservatory 2 Ballet

  • Conservatory 2.5 Ballet

Advanced Conservatory

  • Conservatory 3 Ballet

  • Conservatory 4 Ballet

  • Conservatory Pre-Professional Ballet

Pogression Chart

  • Conservatory 1 Ballet = Building Strong Foundations

  • Conservatory 1.5 Ballet = Strengthening Technique & Confidence

  • Conservatory 2 Ballet = Developing Strength, Artistry & Discipline

  • Conservatory 2.5 Ballet = Advancing Technique & Artistic Development

  • Conservatory 3 Ballet = Pre-Professional Training & Leadership

  • Conservatory 4 Ballet = Advanced Pre-Professional Training & Performance Excellence

  • Conservatory Pre-Pro Ballet = Professional Preparation & Artistic Mastery

2026–2027 Conservatory Faculty

Emily Weber

Lucas Segovia

Elo Underhill

Hannah Eaton

Michaela Kuehni

Guest Faculty & Industry Mentorship

ATTA Connection Staff

Megan Edwards

Jacqueline Moscicke

CONSERVATORY REQUIREMENTS

Class Commitment: 1 Ballet Class Weekly

Class Commitment: 1 Ballet Class Weekly w/ Optional 2nd Add On Class

Class Commitment: 2 Ballet Classes Weekly

Class Commitment: 2 Ballet Classes and Strength & Conditioning Weekly

Jazz/Contemporary | Tumbling | Strength & Conditioning | Leaps & Turns | Hip Hop | Tap | Pointe (Pointe is available for level 3+ ONLY)

This program is more than hours in a studio.

It is mentorship.
It is discipline.
It is artistry.
It is growth.
It is community.
It is becoming.

You can trust YPAC (Your Performing Arts Center) with your dancer’s journey.

We cannot wait to see who they become.

Address: 2161 IL-47, Yorkville, IL 60560

Site: YPAC.com

Call or Text: (815) 916-6285

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