Early Bird Fall Registration
The fall 2024 semester schedule and enrollment form are available on our Enroll page! Get $25 off (no registration fee) with an early-bird registration discount by signing up before August 4, 2024. Regular registration opens on August 5, 2024.
Returning kids and teens should register in the level they were placed in for the academic year 2024-2024 via email in May 2024.
Updated Dress Code
New and returning students, please view the updated Dress Code for exciting additions. If purchasing from Discount Dance, please use UIYB's promo code TP42039 to support UIYB. This helps by providing account credit when it comes time for the school to purchase costumes for performances.
Creative Dance 3 and 4
New this fall, the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School are introducing two classes for elementary ages: Creative Dance 3 and 4. Students who also enroll in Pre-Ballet – Level 2B can add-on Creative Dance 3 or 4 at a 24% discount.
These two classes celebrate the imaginative and sensorial potential of kids ages 6-10 as they explore and build their dance vocabulary. Students learn the fundamentals of modern dance and improvisation. Creative Dance challenges children’s autonomy as they explore the chance of decision-making within dance.
New Weeknight Adult Classes
Almost Intermediate Ballet on Thursday evenings is a stepping-stone for students progressing from Continuing Beginner Ballet and Linking Steps to the next level. Almost Intermediate Ballet includes additional movement vocabulary throughout barre work, exercises in center, and traveling movements across the floor while maintaining a moderate pace and incorporating movement explanation. This class is a perfect addition for students who have taken Continuing Beginner Ballet and Linking Steps for at least one full year (2 semesters and 1 summer session) and for Intermediate Ballet students looking to build more ballet into their week.
Continuing Beginner Ballet has a new weeknight offering! We are delighted to offer this long-time Saturday favorite for 75 minutes each Wednesday night this semester.
Limited Edition Merchandise
A small quantity of limited-edition short sleeve t-shirts are available for purchase. If you wish to get one of these unique t-shirts before they sell out, make sure to click the hyperlinked form in the fall registration form.
Upcoming Events
Young Children’s Creative Movement Class at the Iowa City Public Library
Come join beloved instructor Rowan Bergen on Thursday, August 8, from 10:30-11:00 AM, at the Iowa City Public Library for another installment of our Creative Movement dance class series. Children ages 5 and younger are encouraged to attend this free event at the library.
We are looking to grow our school even further, so please share this event with any friends and family who might be interested. For more information, check out our Upcoming Events page.
Winter Showcase at Space Place Theater
We are delighted to add a new addition to the Youth Ballet Ensemble calendar this year with a Winter Showcase on December 15, 2024 at Space Place Theater.
Alongside Ensemble dancers, Level 2B students are invited to rehearse and perform for this public performance. Level 2B students get a glimpse into the Ensemble rehearsal and performance experience before joining the following academic year. To participate in this opportunity, Level 2B students select the “Add-On: Winter Showcase" option when registering for fall classes.
Storybook Nutcracker at Iowa City Public Library
On November 23, 2024, come join us for an interactive performance and reading of Jan Brett’s storybook The Nutcracker! The UI Youth Ballet Ensemble will perform Nutcracker dances interwoven with the children’s book as Administrative Assistant and Instructor, Rowan Bergen, reads along. We look forward to seeing you all at this heartwarming event.