Est. 1972
JSSB Parents, Students, & Guests,
We are monitoring the latest news about COVID-19 (coronavirus). With the health and safety of our patrons, community, artists, and workforce as our first priority, JSSB remains responsive to changing conditions surrounding COVID-19.
April 1 - UPDATE: Our building will remain closed through the end of April 2020. We are following all guidelines set forth by the State of Illinois.
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April 27 - UPDATE: Following the extended Stay-At-Home order, our building will remain closed through May 30, 2020.
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During this time, we will continue to provide updates via email, as well as on our website and social media channels. Due to the closure of our office, we will not be available by phone, but will be available for your inquiries via email at .
Thank you for your understanding during this rapidly evolving situation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:​
Summer Registration Begins June 1st!
Registration Information Coming Soon
WELCOME
Welcome to the Judith Svalander School of Ballet, home of the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre, resident dance company of the Woodstock Opera House. In this unique suburban school, completely dedicated to the development of well-balanced performers through dance, the student has the opportunity to enrich their life through professional training combining the skills and the joy of movement and music.
WHAT WE TEACH
JSSB is a ballet school that honors the teaching of classical ballet as the premier training of young children. We use techniques founded in the major classical ballet styles of the Italian and French to begin; as training advances, the school incorporates the English, Danish (Bournonville), and Russian methods.
WATCH US
PERFORM
The Judith Svalander Dance Theatre (JSDT), based in Crystal Lake, was founded in 1979 by Judith Svalander and has grown out of the pre-professional level dance program at JSSB. Each year, the JSDT performs the Nutcracker and a spring showcase as the resident dance company at the Woodstock Opera House.