Youth Ballet Ensemble Spring Kickoff

January 15-17, 2026

Creative Movement at the Iowa City Public Library

Thursday, January 15 from 10:30-11:00am

For more information about this event, please visit the ICPL event calendar here. 

Spring Concert 2026: Wizard of Oz Auditions

Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 2:10-4:00PM
Specific group audition time slots will be disclosed to families soon.

First Day of Spring Semester Classes

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Bring a Friend Week

February 2-7, 2026
Students in the following classes, feel free bring a friend with you to participate in dance class.

• Wee Dance (child with parent/guardian)
• Creative Movement 1 and 2
• Pre-Ballet
• Ballet Levels 1A and 1B
• Modern 1 and 2
• All Adult Classes

Bring a Friend Week Participation Form

Instructors will need to have signed forms from all guests before class can begin, so please complete the form as early as possible. Printed forms are available in the Youth Ballet and Community Dance School office, W113HH. 

Spring Break - No Classes or Rehearsals

March 15-22, 2026

Spring Concert Production/Tech Week - No Classes

April 19-25, 2026

Spring Concert 2026: Wizard of Oz and Pas De Quatre

Friday, April 24 at 7:00PM
Saturday, April 25 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM

Last Day of Spring Semester Classes

Saturday, May 16, 2026