Pre-Professional Program
Classes for students ages 8-18 | Enrollment for 2025-26 is now open | Students are placed by age as of August 30, 2025
Comprehensive Dance Training
The Pre-Professional Program offers advanced instruction in classical ballet while introducing the versatility of other dance forms such as tap, jazz, and modern. Our curriculum blends tradition and innovation to build well-rounded dancers.
A Supportive, Inclusive Community
As the region’s premier destination for dance education, we provide exceptional training in the Balanchine style within a welcoming environment. Students are placed by skill level to ensure they thrive, with an emphasis on strong technique, wellness, and personal development over competition.
Pathways to Excellence
Whether pursuing a professional dance career or deepening a love for the art form, our students gain the discipline, strength, and artistry needed to reach their full potential - enhanced by unique opportunities to learn from and perform alongside the Indianapolis Ballet.
Level 1
Ages 8-10
Level 1 is the first formal training level within the School, designed to support students transitioning from our Young Children’s Program as well as new students ages 8–10, based on placement. This level focuses on building a strong foundation in dance technique and discipline. Students participate in two ballet technique classes and one tap class each week. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 1 students perform in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Wednesday
Level 1 | Ballet | 5:15-6:30pmSaturday
Level 1 | Ballet & Tap | 12:00-1:30pmTap is mandatory
2.75 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition: $1,657.52
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Girls: Red leotard, pink/flesh tights, and pink/flesh ballet slippers*, black patent tap shoes
Boys: Black biker shorts or tights, white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, and beige dance belt (athletic support), black oxford tap shoes
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
Level 2
Ages 9-11
Level 2 students continue to build on their foundation in classical ballet as they are introduced to more complex steps and techniques. Training intensifies with three ballet technique classes and one tap class per week, designed to support technical growth, musicality, and artistry. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 2 students perform in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Tuesday
Level 2 | Ballet | 5:30-7:00pmThursday
Level 2 | Ballet | 5:15-6:45pmSaturday
Level 2 | Ballet | 9:30-11:00am
Level 2 | Tap | 11:00-11:30amTap is mandatory
5.0 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition: $2,252.48
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Girls: Light blue leotard, pink/flesh tights and pink/flesh ballet slippers*, black patent tap shoes
Boys: Black biker shorts or tights, white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, and beige dance belt (athletic support), black oxford tap shoes
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
Level 3
Ages 10-12
Level 3 emphasizes the development of physical strength, proper alignment, and an expanded ballet vocabulary as students prepare for the eventual transition to pointe work. Dancers at this level attend ballet technique classes three times per week with a focus on refining technique and building the stamina necessary for more advanced training. They also continue with tap class and add in pre-pointe in preparation for the next level. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 3 students perform in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Tuesday
Level 3 | Ballet | 5:30-7:00pm
Level 3 | Tap | 7:00-7:30pmThursday
Level 3 | Ballet with Pre-Pointe | 5:15-7:15pmSaturday
Level 3 | Ballet with Pre-Pointe | 9:30-11:30amTap is mandatory
6.0 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition: $2,448.00
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Girls: Burgundy leotard, pink/flesh tights, and pink/flesh ballet slippers*, black patent tap shoes
Boys: Black biker shorts or tights, white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, and beige dance belt (athletic support), black oxford tap shoes
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
Level 4
Ages 11 & up
Level 4 represents a key step toward more advanced training and includes the introduction of pointe work. Alongside continued development in ballet technique, dancers begin to explore additional styles through Modern, supporting greater versatility and expression. They also add in pointe class, and have the option to take Pilates while continuing their tap training. Students at this level train four times per week, deepening their technical ability and artistic maturity. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 4 students participate in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Monday
Level 4 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:15-7:15pm
Level 4/5 | Modern | 7:15-8:00pmWednesday
Level 4 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:00-7:00pm
Level 4/5 | Tap | 7:00-7:30pmFriday
Level 4/5/6/7/8 | Pilates | 5:00 – 5:45pm*
Level 4 | Ballet | 5:45-7:15pmSaturday
Level 4/5 | Ballet/Pointe | 11:30am-1:30pmTap and Modern are mandatory
*Optional Elective8.75 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition: $3,472.24
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Girls: Hunter green leotard, pink/flesh tights, and pink/flesh ballet slippers and pointe shoes*, and black oxford tap shoes as needed
Boys: Black biker shorts or tights, white T-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, and beige dance belt (athletic support), and black tap shoes as needed
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
Level 5
Ages 12 & up
Level 5 continues to advance students’ technical abilities through more sophisticated and complex combinations, while reinforcing the fundamentals of early pointe work. Dancers at this level attend ballet technique classes four times per week while continuing their versatility in training with modern, tap and pointe. They have the opportunity to enhance their technique through additional elective classes in jazz and Pilates. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 5 students perform in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Monday
Level 5/6 | Ballet | 5:00-6:30pm
Level 5 | Pointe | 6:30-7:15pm
Level 4/5 | Modern | 7:15-8:00pmWednesday
Level 4/5 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:00-7:00pm
Level 4/5 | Tap | 7:00-7:30pm
Level 5 | Jazz | 7:30-8:00pm*Friday
Level 4/5/6/7/8 | Pilates | 5:00 – 5:45pm*
Level 5 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:45-7:15pmSaturday:
Level 4/5 | Ballet/Pointe | 11:30am-1:30pmTap and Modern are mandatory
*Optional Elective9.0 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition starts at: $3,472.24
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Girls: White leotard, pink/flesh tights, pink/flesh ballet slippers*, black patent tap shoes
Boys: Black biker shorts or tights, white T- shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, and beige dance belt (athletic support), black oxford tap shoes
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
Level 6
Ages 13 & up
Level 6 focuses on refining advanced technique while encouraging the development of each student’s personal artistry through more expansive movement and attention to stylistic nuance. In addition to ballet, students continue their exploration of other dance forms through Modern classes, supporting a well-rounded dance education. Level 6 students train five times per week and have the option to participate in additional elective classes in tap, jazz and Pilates. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 6 students perform in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Monday
Level 5/6 | Ballet | 5:00-6:30pm
Level 6 | Pointe | 7:15-8:00pm
Wednesday
Level 6/7 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:30-7:00pm
Level 6 | Modern | 7:00-7:30pm
Level 6 | Tap | 7:30-8:00pm*Thursday
Level 6 | Ballet | 5:30-7:00pm
Level 6 | Variations | 7:00-7:45pmFriday
Level 4/5/6/7/8 | Pilates | 5:00 – 5:45pm*
Level 6/7/8 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:45-7:15pmSaturday
Level 6 | Ballet/Pointe | 11:00am-1:00pm
Level 6 | Jazz | 1:00-1:45pm*Modern is mandatory
*Optional Elective10.0 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition starts at: $3,646.48
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Girls: Pink leotard, pink/flesh tights, pink/flesh ballet slippers*, black patent tap shoes
Boys: Black biker shorts or tights, white T- shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, beige dance belt (athletic support), black oxford tap shoes
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
Level 7
Ages 14 & up
Level 7 intensifies training as students prepare for potential careers or collegiate study in dance. At this level, dancers focus deeply on artistic expression and stylistic refinement while expanding their technical skills through diverse dance disciplines. Students attend classes six times per week, with the option to take additional elective courses in contemporary, tap, jazz and Pilates to further enhance their training. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 7 students participate in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Monday
Level 7/8 | Pilates | 5:00-5:45pm*
Level 7/8 | Ballet | 5:45-7:15pm
Level 7 | Contemporary | 7:15-8:00pm*Tuesday
Level 7/8 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:30-7:30pmWednesday
Level 6/7 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:30-7:00pm
Level 7 | Pointe | 7:00-7:45pmThursday
Level 7/8 | Ballet | 5:30-7:00pm
Level 7 | Variations | 7:00-7:45pmFriday
Level 4/5/6/7/8 | Pilates | 5:00 – 5:45pm*
Level 6/7/8 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:45-7:15pmSaturday:
Level 7/8 | Ballet | 11:00am-1:00pm
Level 7/8 | Tap | 1:30-2:00pm*
Level 7/8 | Jazz | 2:00-3:00pm*
*Optional Elective11.5 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition starts at: $3,931.28
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Ladies: Black leotard, pink/flesh tights, and pink/flesh ballet slippers and pointe shoes*, black ballet skirt, black oxford tap shoes, and beige jazz shoes as needed
Gentlemen: Black biker shorts or tights, white t-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, and beige dance belt (athletic support), black oxford tap shoes and beige jazz shoes as needed
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
Level 8
Ages 15 & up
Level 8 is the culmination of the School’s Pre-Professional Program, designed to prepare students both technically and artistically for success in professional programs, traineeships, or collegiate dance studies. At this advanced level, students are proficient in a wide range of styles, supported by their study of various dance disciplines. Level 8 students attend classes six times per week and have the option to supplement their training with elective courses in many different styles. Family members are welcomed into the studios two times per year to observe classes. Level 8 students perform in the annual May We Dance spring showcase and may also be eligible to audition for select company productions. Enrollment is for the full school year, running from August through May.
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Monday
Level 7/8 | Pilates | 5:00-5:45pm*
Level 7/8 | Ballet | 5:45-7:15pm
Level 8 | Variations | 7:15-8:00pmTuesday
Level 7/8 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:30-7:30pmWednesday
Level 8 | Contemporary Ballet | 5:30-7:30pmThursday
Level 7/8 | Ballet | 5:30-7:00pmFriday
Level 4/5/6/7/8 | Pilates | 5:00–5:45pm*
Level 6/7/8 | Ballet/Pointe | 5:45-7:15pmSaturday:
Level 7/8 | Ballet | 11:00am-1:00pm
Level 7/8 | Tap | 1:30-2:00pm*
Level 7/8 | Jazz | 2:00-3:00pm*
*Optional Elective11.25 hours/week
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Full Year Tuition starts at: $3,931.28
Registration Fee: $35.00
Please Note: Payment plans are available. Registration fees are non-refundable.
2025-26 Tuition Plans: View/download here
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Ladies: Black leotard, pink/flesh tights, and pink/flesh ballet slippers and pointe shoes*, black ballet skirt, black oxford tap shoes, and beige jazz shoes as needed
Gentlemen: Black biker shorts or tights, white t-shirt, white socks, white ballet shoes, and beige dance belt (athletic support), black oxford tap shoes and beige jazz shoes as needed
* Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.
First Class is Free!
Indianapolis School of Ballet welcomes new students of all ages to try their first class for free.
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YOUTH CLASSES
Ages 3 – 18
From August through January, try one of the School’s classes free of charge. In addition to ballet, we offer classes in tap, jazz, and more. All experience levels are welcome.
Interested participants are welcome to contact the School using the link below to schedule your free trial/placement class.
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ADULT/OPEN CLASSES
Ages 13 and up
Join us for a complimentary Adult/Open Class.
Simply create a Studio Director account and register for the class you are interested in and the free class will automatically be added!
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ISB STUDENTS
Currently enrolled students
Current students are encouraged to explore a new dance discipline with a free single-session class in a program elective.
Interested participants are invited to reach out to the School to schedule your free class.