DANCE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
In-person and online classes are available now.
Located on The University of Iowa campus, the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School is the perfect choice, whether you dream of a career in dance, seek an outlet for personal growth, or just want to have fun.

Children
Introduces students ages 2-7 to movement exploration structured appropriately for each age. Young Children's classes include Wee Dance, Creative Movement, and Pre-Ballet.

Youth Ballet
Our Youth Ballet program consists of eight levels of ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, modern dance, and provides students opportunities to perform. The curriculum is progressive so that as students grow, so do the demands and frequency of their classes.

Adults
Outstanding classes for grown-ups of any age. Classes include Absolute Beginner through Intermediate levels of ballet, and open-level modern, somatics, yoga, and fitness classes.
Serving the UI Community Since 1972
Serving the UI Community Since 1972
As a higher education outreach program invested in building community, we are committed to teaching classical and contemporary forms of dance. We encourage the love of movement and foster curiosity about dance while nurturing teachers to advance the field.

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Our Facilities
With its sprung floors, high ceilings, and abundant natural light, Halsey Hall provides an inspiring and professional dance space shared with the Department of Dance.

Meet Our Instructors
Our faculty includes distinguished instructors and choreographers including faculty and graduate students from the Department of Dance.