Welcome to all of our returning students and to the new dancers joining our Academy. It has been such a journey to get to this point, and our faculty cannot be happier to have dancers in our new studio. Seeing such brilliant young artists exploring the beauty of dance brings happiness to our community.
There is so much in store for our Academy and Company for this year. With professional training programs, as well as classes for children and adults, our Academy is your home for discovering your inner artist. Either at our studio or with online lessons. Over the past 20 years, our Academy has championed the art of dance in the hopes that beauty will create a brighter future.
There is so much in store for our Academy and Company for this year. With professional training programs, as well as classes for children and adults, our Academy is your home for discovering your inner artist. Either at our studio or with online lessons. Over the past 20 years, our Academy has championed the art of dance in the hopes that beauty will create a brighter future.
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We at the International Ballet Academy strive to keep the classical traditions of dance and theater alive in a world that is more connected then it has ever been. We do this so that these traditions will never be forgotten and that in their wake we may grow and prosper not only as a people, but as artists as well.
The International Ballet Academy recognizes an obligation to provide talented students from all walks of life professional training that will enable them to achieve artistic excellence in the field of classical ballet. Students are encouraged to develop strong intellectual and valuable social skills, a sense of dignity, and respect for all people and things.
The International Ballet Academy's Preparatory Program provides comprehensive dance instruction through a series of classical ballet classes based on the syllabus of the Vaganova method as taught at the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia. Other forms of dance are offered and the student is encouraged to participate in our Jazz/Theatre Dance, Character/Flamenco, Modern, and Tap dance classes.
The IBA Children's Program offers an introduction to the beautiful art of dance. Through these classes, the young dancers will discover the fun and joy in the discipline of ballet, tap, and jazz. This program is designed for children to see, feel, and experience the beauty of this timeless art form.
It has been such a wonderful summer, not only for our academy but also for our dancers and faculty. We are incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to give our wonderful young artists the space to express their inner artist. Summer Intensives are designed to provide expert training through unique instruction under our Academy's distinguished faculty.
Reviews (11)
Jill Wojslaw
Jan 26, 2022
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Could not be more pleased with the education and performance opportunities IBA and IBT have offered our child who is in her 3rd year of attending. She is learning so much and we consistently see noticeable progress in her dancing.
I appreciate that it’s easy to get in contact with the school and the website and newsletters are always up to date.
I’m also very impressed by all the students. They are nurturing mature dancers who are professional, polite and supportive of one another.
I appreciate that it’s easy to get in contact with the school and the website and newsletters are always up to date.
I’m also very impressed by all the students. They are nurturing mature dancers who are professional, polite and supportive of one another.
Lena Endres
Sep 30, 2021
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Lea Kool
Jan 23, 2020
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Hands down, the best instructors from 2.5 years old to adult. The instructors have the biggest hearts and care deeply for their students. Honest, fair and individualized attention. If you are going to invest your precious time and hard-earned dollars somewhere for your child to pursue artistic studies, do so where you can see that you are getting something of great value. International Ballet Academy & Theatre is that place.
Ani B.
Feb 02, 2019
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This school and Mrs. Vera the art director are only interested to make $.
1. for their spring show of 2018 in the 3 year old category, they told all parents they would have qualified care takers of their children for 4 hours. instead they had the 15 girls in a 10ft x 8 ft open space next to a door that opened to the Meydenbauer center's garage. Had I not fought to get in with my daughter I'm not sure what would have append, given I was stopping the other little girls from running into the garage. Also, the 2 care takers I saw were teenage girls and boys 12-14 yrs old who would stop by
1. for their spring show of 2018 in the 3 year old category, they told all parents they would have qualified care takers of their children for 4 hours. instead they had the 15 girls in a 10ft x 8 ft open space next to a door that opened to the Meydenbauer center's garage. Had I not fought to get in with my daughter I'm not sure what would have append, given I was stopping the other little girls from running into the garage. Also, the 2 care takers I saw were teenage girls and boys 12-14 yrs old who would stop by
Christina Smith
Dec 31, 2018
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Nora D.
Sep 08, 2016
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My daughter started at the academy last year and we all love it. I love it too (even though I'm not dancing) seeing the all the girls and some boys :) all dressed up and working hard on their craft. It was a little intense for her at the beginning (not the teacher or staff - simply that there are a lot of classes going on at one and it is bustling). She had a moment, where she realized that this is serious dance (that is also fun). This really helped her engage more and she just loves it!
Jill K.
Aug 27, 2016
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My daughter did a summer intensive here a few years ago and is now venturing in to their pre-pro program. They have welcomed her with open arms, remembered her personally, even though it's been a few years, and have such an amazing professional program. My daughter has danced for over 10 years but has just now decided to focus 100% of her time on ballet and IBA was where she wanted to go. The teachers and facility are amazing and we are so thrilled with Vera and everything she and her staff have to offer. As she goes in to highschool next year, we are sooo excited about the academic program
Celeste R.
Jun 25, 2015
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IBA is the finest school on the east side, and honestly the best school in Washington state. Vera, and all the wonderful teachers at IBA, work extremely hard to get you where you want to be professionally in the dance world. If you give them your time, they won't waste it. They not only train your body, but also your mind, which is needed when you want to take your training to the next level. All classes from pre-ballet to advanced are taught in the Vaganova method, and IBA is the only school in WA that teaches the Vaganova method. You will love the classes at this studio if you are first
Clarissa L.
Jun 23, 2015
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I would not be the dancer that I am today if I did not dance at international ballet academy for three years. The teachers are very caring and every one of them taught me so much information of every aspect of life. But especially I dance. The versatility of dancing that they teach at this school is so important to any dance career and it has been so helpful to me wherever I have gone. I am now at the Joffrey ballet in Chicago but I could not have made it to the Joffrey without the amazing faculty and wonderful instruction at international ballet academy.
Audrey R.
Jun 23, 2015
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International Ballet Academy has been my home since I was 8 years old. I started out in the school then moved on to the professional division program. I grew not only as a dancer but as a person throughout my years here. The training here for me was incredible! You become such a versatile dancer throughout the professional division program. Not many schools have the variety that IBA has. I consider my classmates to be some of my closest friends! With the training at IBA I am now dancing as a Trainee with State Street Ballet Company in Santa Barbara, CA. This school is a very special place to me
OLga S.
Oct 01, 2014
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The worst experience I and my 5-years old daughter ever had. I would not recommend this school to any little girl.
The teacher, Ms.Alison, who teaches 5 & 6 years old kids is not friendly to parents and she doesn't enjoy working with kids. How can the Ballet teacher tell the mom that her daughter can't follow the simplest directions, she is complaining and so on...?? Does that mean that my girl is stupid??? My girl has been attended "All-that-dance" Ballet Studio (Seattle) for the whole year and she enjoyed it because Ms.Emily was a gifted teacher, but here...speechless
The teacher, Ms.Alison, who teaches 5 & 6 years old kids is not friendly to parents and she doesn't enjoy working with kids. How can the Ballet teacher tell the mom that her daughter can't follow the simplest directions, she is complaining and so on...?? Does that mean that my girl is stupid??? My girl has been attended "All-that-dance" Ballet Studio (Seattle) for the whole year and she enjoyed it because Ms.Emily was a gifted teacher, but here...speechless
