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 using music and rhythm to develop coordination, athleticism, focus, and confidence. All classes are taught by senior faculty member Robin Allen and incorporate songs, stories, and movement activities which will support the child's natural creativity and joy in movement.
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 7 and up, please visit:
Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 23 | Classes begin |
| March 11-19 | Spring Break, no classes |
| April 29 | Spring semester classes conclude |
| May 6 | Spring Performance Dress Rehearsal (Time TBA) |
| May 7 | Spring Performance: 2pm, Musical Arts Center |
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
Spring semester
All students must be the age listed as of August 1, 2022.
Class schedule: Saturdays, 9:30–10 AM
Dress code: Dark pink leotard, flesh-tone tights and slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, and black fitted tights.
Tuition: $235 (incl. Non-Refundable Registration Fee - $15)
Class schedule: Saturdays, 10:05–10:35 AM
Dress code: Light pink leotard, flesh-tone tights and slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, and black fitted tights.
Tuition: $235 (incl. Non-Refundable Registration Fee - $15)
Class schedule: Saturdays, 10:40–11:25 AM
Dress code: Light green leotard, flesh-tone tights and slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, and black fitted tights.
Tuition: $295 (incl. Non-Refundable Registration Fee - $15)
Class schedule: Saturdays, 11:30–12:30 PM
Dress code: Light blue leotard, flesh-tone tights and slippers; or fitted white t-shirt, and black fitted tights.
Tuition: $375 (incl. Non-Refundable Registration Fee - $15)
Important dates
- Financial aid - January 9, 2023
- Registration and payment due - January 23, 2023
How to apply
- Eligibility: Dancers between the ages of 3 to 6-years are welcome to register; all students must be the age listed as of August 1, 2022.
- Application process: To apply, complete the online registration form.
- Payment: Accepting payment via credit card or check. ATTN: Tuition now includes the Non-Refundable Registration Fee - $15. For any questions regarding payment, please contact IU Conferences at iuconfs@iu.edu.
Once you have completed the previous steps, please submit the Participant Agreement Form