Bulgarica Ballet and Jazz Studio is the home of classical and jazz ballet in Mount Prospect. Three classes every Saturday: for children, teenagers, and adults. All are led by choreographer Petur Iliev, a professional dancer and artistic director of the studio. No audition and no previous experience required.
Saturday program
Classes run year-round, with a summer break in July and August. You can join any week.
Mount Prospect
| Class | Age | Saturday | Monthly | Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet for children | 8-12 years | 2:00–3:00 PM | $60 | $20 |
| Ballet for youth and adults | 13-113 years | 3:15–4:15 PM | $80 | $25 |
| Jazz dance for teens | 13-18 years | 4:30–5:30 PM | $60 | $20 |
Discounts: $50 a month for children's ballet or teen jazz if the student also attends another Bulgarica class · Ballet for youth and adults: $70 a month if you also attend another Bulgarica class, or $75 a month for a parent who attends the class together with their child. Discounts cannot be combined.
Ballet for children 8-12 years
A true introduction to classical ballet. The first visit is always free.
Jazz dance for teenagers 13-18 years old
Jazz technique on a classical foundation. The first visit is always free.
Ballet for youth and adults
One class for all levels. The first visit is always free.
Your instructor
Petur Iliev, choreographer and artistic director
Petur Iliev leads all three classes at the studio. He graduated from the Bulgarian National School of Music and Dance Art and holds a bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Choreography. His career began as a soloist in the Philip Kutev State Ensemble (Sofia). Through his Dance It! program, talented dancers have received scholarships to institutions including Pacific Northwest Ballet School and School of Ballet Chicago. In 2008, he founded the Iliev Dance Art Foundation to support educational dance programs.
Petur Iliev taught ballet and jazz at Purdue University, where he led semester-long courses for students with no prior dance experience.
In his classes he works on proper technique and posture, musicality, and stage presence, with each level starting from the basics. There is no audition and no previous experience is required.
For questions regarding levels and registration: admin@bulgarica.org or (773) 231-2545.