Indy Ballet Classrooms

Dedicated to sharing our love of dance with our community.

Indy Ballet Classrooms provides a unique ballet education opportunity to inspire Indianapolis third grade students, expanding their knowledge of and appreciation for the classical art while encouraging physical awareness and fostering creative self expression in a supportive environment. The program is free of cost for all participating schools.

Indy Ballet Classrooms students, led by Teaching Artists from the Indianapolis School of Ballet, take structured, introductory dance classes at their respective schools that emphasize classical ballet technique and rhythmic awareness. Students are also exposed to social dance steps to strengthen team-building and communication skills. The program culminates with a final presentation to showcase the students’ hard work, giving the students a goal to work towards throughout the program and providing them with a sense of accomplishment upon program completion. All students receive a certificate of achievement to celebrate their accomplishments.

Select students that show potential and desire will be awarded scholarships to receive formal training at the Indianapolis School of Ballet. Young students who excel with drive and ambition will continue on scholarship, and possibly advance to the pre-professional track.

Ballet, a complete and structured art form, intersects all subjects that are learned from early childhood and enhances students’ focus and academic performance. Becoming a classically trained ballet dancer requires superior skills, determination and commitment. Indy Ballet Classrooms educates, inspires, supports, and fulfills dreams with real opportunities through a professional ballet school.

The Indianapolis School of Ballet and Indy Ballet Classrooms were thrilled to be awarded the Community Trailblazer Award on February 23, 2021 from Ignite Achievement Academy. We are dedicated to Ignite’s learning community and exemplifying the Ignite Way in our practices, policies, and passion.

If you believe Indy Ballet Classrooms would be a wonderful opportunity for your school corporation, please contact our Outreach Programs Coordinator, Jessica Miller, at jmiller@indyballet.org for further information.

Ballet in the Community

Each semester, the Indianapolis School of Ballet holds a free preview performance and interactive dance class for the community at libraries around central Indiana, including the Indianapolis Central Library. These performances not only allow students to showcase excerpts from their upcoming productions, but allow for audiences to learn the stories behind such wonderful ballets. ISB instructors will also teach a basic ballet class to young audience members, providing them with an experience to move, learn, and be inspired.

We use our love of dance to educate, engage, and interact with the Central Indiana community. Our downtown location lends geographic accessibility to the entire state for dance workshops, training programs, public talks, performances, and more. Dance offers physical, social, and creative benefits that are easily integrated into an active lifestyle for all ages. Through annual performances at the Arts Garden, Indy Eleven games, and the Penrod Arts Fair, we provide life-long learning experiences for children and adults and strive to make our community a better place.