Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts

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Cornerstone Academy for Performing Arts Cornerstone Academy of Performing Arts is an Illinois non-profit organization with 501c3 status.

Tonight is the night to see these amazing students in Giselle! From level 1 to our adult program you can see so many tal...
09/25/2026

Tonight is the night to see these amazing students in Giselle! From level 1 to our adult program you can see so many talented and dedicated students and how their hard work pays off. 🌟

🌻 Village Children- Level 1 & 2
🌾 Peasant Waltz- Level 3-5
👑 Mother, Duke, Duchess, & Batilde- adult students
👻 Wilis- Many of our level 4 & 5 students are performing directly alongside company dancers!

We hope to see you in the theater this weekend! ☺️

📆 Performance dates and times
September 25th at 7:00 pm
September 26th at 2:00 pm

📍 ICC Performing Arts Center

🎟️ www.ciballet.com/tickets

09/22/2026

Check out our fabulous students performing in Central Illinois Ballet Giselle this weekend! ✨

This main stage production brings the excitement in Act I and the storytelling in Act II, making it a wonderful production for all!

We hope to see you at the theater to cheer on our students and support the company dancers of CIB. ☺️

📅 This weekend- September 25-26
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ In-person and livestream tickets: www.ciballet.com/tickets

✨ Our happy little peasant dancers are ready for their debut in Giselle! 🩰💕After weeks of hard work, dedication, and lot...
09/20/2026

✨ Our happy little peasant dancers are ready for their debut in Giselle! 🩰💕

After weeks of hard work, dedication, and lots of time in the studio with Ms. Bella and Mr. Dyson, our young dancers are ready to take the stage. We couldn’t be more excited to see them shine! 🌟

Parents, family, friends, and all of our CAPA students, come cheer them on and celebrate their hard work! There’s nothing more special than seeing your friends and fellow dancers take the stage. 💗

📅 September 25–26
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets: www.ciballet.com/tickets

09/17/2026

Want a little behind-the-scenes peek? 👀 Take a look inside the studio as Artistic Director Jessie Williams cleans the Peasant Waltz, featuring our talented Level 3–5 students! 💕👏

Our dancers have been working so hard, and we can’t wait for you to see them shine! 🌟

Gather your family and friends and join us for this beautiful, timeless ballet! 💐🩰

📅 September 25–26
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to see Giselle! Get your tickets today!
www.ciballet.com/tickets

We can’t wait for our community to see this extraordinary cast shine on stage in Giselle! ✨This performance is a beautif...
09/16/2026

We can’t wait for our community to see this extraordinary cast shine on stage in Giselle! ✨

This performance is a beautiful celebration of professionalism, dedication, and community, featuring the talented company dancers of CIB alongside some of our incredibly dedicated Academy dancers from our pre-professional and adult divisions. 💕🩰

We are so proud of the commitment, hard work, and passion our students have poured into this production. What a special opportunity for them to share the stage with professional dancers and experience the magic of performing in a full-length classical ballet!

🌿 Giselle
📆 September 25–26
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Visit www.ciballet.com

Our students have been hard at work in our studios! Whether it's daily classes or rehearsal for Giselle, these kids are ...
09/02/2026

Our students have been hard at work in our studios! Whether it's daily classes or rehearsal for Giselle, these kids are eager to learn and grow their technique. ✨

Don't miss our students performing alongside the professionals of Central Illinois Ballet in Jessie Williams' Giselle.

📆 September 25-26
📍 ICC Performing Arts Center
🎟️ www.ciballet.com

08/27/2026

✨ Take a Peek Inside Cornerstone Academy! ✨

There’s always something happening at Cornerstone! From our incredible faculty inspiring dancers across a variety of styles, to rehearsals for CIB’s upcoming production of Giselle, to dedicated volunteers creating beautiful costumes that will come to life on stage, our academy is always moving, creating, and growing. 🩰✨

At CAPA, we’re committed to providing a supportive environment where dancers can learn, grow, build confidence, and be part of a community that truly loves dance. ❤️

💃 Open enrollment is available year-round! If your dancer is looking for a place to learn from passionate instructors and become part of our dance family, Cornerstone Academy would love to welcome you.

🌟 Parents of little dancers: Our Primary Division, ages 2–7, is filling up quickly! We recommend registering soon to secure your dancer’s spot and avoid being placed on the waitlist.

To learn more about our classes and schedule, visit www.ciballet.com/academy

08/16/2026

Wow, what an amazing first week of classes! So many new and returning smiles are filling the studios. 😊✨

Thank you to every student and parent that continues to support our mission of providing the highest quality of dance instruction and performance opportunities. We have an amazing season ahead of us! 🤍

✨💗 First Day of Academy Classes! 💗✨We are thrilled to welcome our dancers back to the studio as we officially begin our ...
08/10/2026

✨💗 First Day of Academy Classes! 💗✨

We are thrilled to welcome our dancers back to the studio as we officially begin our 2026/2027 season! 🩰💫

It is wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to welcome our new students and families to our dance community. Our faculty and staff are excited for another year of exceptional training, artistic growth, new challenges, and meaningful friendships that extend far beyond the studio.🤍

We look forward to watching each dancer grow, learn, and shine throughout the year. Here’s to a wonderful season filled with dedication, accomplishment, and a whole lot of dancing!

Welcome back, dancers! We can’t wait to see you in the studio this week! 💕✨

Address

5201 W War Memorial Drive Ste 470
Peoria, IL
61615

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 2pm - 8pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm
Friday 2pm - 8pm

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