Chicago Ballet Arts' Pre-Professional Intensive is a week-long experience designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 11 and up. Students are divided into two levels based on age, previous experience, and skill. No audition is required. Classes for 2023 may include ballet technique, pointe, variations, jazz, modern, contemporary, musical theater, ballroom, hip hop, conditioning, yoga, and enrichment opportunities. The intensive features CBA faculty members along with guest artists affiliated with professional companies from across the area.

Space is limited. Class offerings and faculty are tentative and subject to change.