The mission of the pre-college Ballet program is to educate and train students in the art of classical ballet while inspiring an appreciation of music and movement. Creative Ballet introduces young girls and boys to the study of dance in a fun and supportive environment. The class is an age-appropriate introduction to ballet incorporating songs, stories, and movement activities. The child's natural creativity and joy in movement is supported while developing their musicality, coordination, athleticism, focus, and confidence. All classes study with senior professional faculty as well as IU JSoM Ballet majors.
Creative Ballet
Academy faculty
Robin Hoover Allen specializes in teaching creative movement classes for young children with a pre-ballet focus, and she also teaches elective courses in classical and contemporary ballet as an adjunct instructor with the ballet department. Allen is an alumna of IU with a Bachelor of Science in ballet and human biology and a Master of Science in ballet.
For more information, contact balletpc@indiana.edu or musicsp@iu.edu.
For Ballet Classes for children ages 8 and up, please visit:
Fall Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 26 | Classes begin |
| Saturday, October 14 | Fall Break, no classes |
| Saturday, November 11 | Last day for Creative Ballet and Pre-Ballet |
Location: All classes will take place on the third floor of the Musical Arts Center. A map is available on our location page.
Program offerings
Fall semester
When determining class level, please use child’s age as of Aug. 1, 2023, unless otherwise advised by Program Director. Please note that some levels have new age requirements.
Class schedule: Saturdays, 9:30–10:05 AM (Lead Teacher - Robin)
Dress code: Light pink leotard, light pink or flesh-tone tights, and ballet slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, black tights, and black shoes
Tuition: $220
Class schedule: Saturdays, 10:10–10:45 AM (Lead Teacher - Robin)
Dress code: Light pink leotard, light pink or flesh-tone tights, and ballet slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, black tights, and black shoes
Tuition: $220
Class schedule: Saturdays, 9:30–10:15 AM (Lead Teacher - JSoM Ballet Major)
Dress code: Light pink leotard, light pink or flesh-tone tights, and ballet slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, black tights, and black shoes
Tuition: $260
Class schedule: Saturdays, 10:50–11:35 AM (Lead Teacher - Robin)
Dress code: Light pink leotard, light pink or flesh-tone tights, and ballet slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, black tights, and black shoes
Tuition: $260
Class schedule: Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 AM (Lead Teacher - JSoM Ballet Major)
OR
Saturdays, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM (Lead Teacher - Robin)
Dress Code: Pale green/mint green leotard, light pink or flesh-tone tights, and ballet slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, black tights, and black shoes
Tuition: $290
Registration & Payment Deadlines
August 18: Creative Ballet
How to apply
- Eligibility: Dancers between the ages of 3 to 7 years are welcome to register; all students must be the age listed as of August 1, 2023.
- Application process: To apply, complete the online registration form. Late registrations may be accepted pending space availability. Please contact balletpc@indiana.edu with any questions.
- Payment: Accepting payment via credit card or check. For any questions regarding payment, please contact IU Conferences at iuconfs@iu.edu or call 1-800-933-9330. Please do not send checks or any forms of payment to the Office of Jacobs Academy.
Registration for Fall 2023 has now closed.
Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Jacobs Academy Participant Agreement Form