The Indianapolis School of Ballet is Indiana's premier destination for professional dance instruction-centrally located in the heart of downtown. We pride ourselves on our world-class training, dynamic performances, and excellent placement of our students in elite university dance programs and professional companies across the nation.
With the launch of Indianapolis Ballet in 2018, the presence of a professional resident ballet company returned to the Circle City for the first time in over a decade. Focusing on making extraordinary ballet and dance performances accessible to all, the company serves as a home to exceptional talent with local, national and international ties as well as an inspiration to the next generation of talented dancers growing up in Central Indiana.
With the launch of Indianapolis Ballet in 2018, the presence of a professional resident ballet company returned to the Circle City for the first time in over a decade. Focusing on making extraordinary ballet and dance performances accessible to all, the company serves as a home to exceptional talent with local, national and international ties as well as an inspiration to the next generation of talented dancers growing up in Central Indiana.
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Join us at the Toby at Newfields to witness this whimsical, beautiful, and very funny ballet, Coppelia. Meant for all ages, this ballet is a combination of love, humor, and lighthearted choreography that will leave you feeling joyous. The beloved Tchaikovsky fairytale comes to life! This iconic production will sweep you off your feet with its beautiful sets and dazzling costumes.
Securing your IB Season Subscription is the best way to experience the extraordinary artistry on display. With packages including tickets for three productions starting as low as $84 for adults (and $69 for students, seniors, and military), an IB Season subscription is a must for ballet lovers and supporters of the thriving Indianapolis arts scene.
Acceptance to the Indianapolis Ballet professional company is by audition only. Candidates for the professional company must have at least three years of professional dance experience, and training in the Balanchine technique is a plus. Online pre-registration for auditions via our Studio Director online portal is strongly suggested.
The best route to becoming a professional dancer is to train with them every day - and that's the experience offered through the Indianapolis School of Ballet's new Professional Level Program (PLP), hosted in partnership with Indianapolis Ballet. This 1-to-2-year program is designed to guide our dancers through the transition from student life to professional dance or higher collegiate education.
The Indianapolis School of Ballet is proud to offer its Young Men's Scholarship Program to male dancers of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We are delighted to work with young men of all interest levels, from those just discovering ballet to those on a professional track. We are committed to advancing both professional ballet and dance education in the Indianapolis community.
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Sara H.
Aug 04, 2015
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I was looking for a fun way to get some exercise so went to a Beginning Ballet class in the Open Division, which the website says is "ideal for beginners" or "those looking to use dance as a way to stay fit." I told the teacher (Colleen) that it was my first ballet class. Obviously I realized that other students would be further along, but I've taken many yoga classes and good instructors are mindful of the varying levels, and always suggest alternatives for beginners. Colleen did not cover basic steps and went directly into complex steps and routines. Not surprisingly
Brittany R.
Apr 09, 2015
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I took my first class at ISB this past week and enjoyed it immensely. I hadn't done ballet since I was half my current height, which was...a while ago. The instructor for the beginner class is still Colleen, and she's just as amazing as the other review says.
If you're nervous about taking a dance class again as an adult, or maybe for the first time, I would highly recommend ISB for starters, even if ballet isn't your thing. The classes are very professional and, at least for the beginner class, geared towards adults (actual adults, as in 20 somethings, soccer moms, and beyond
If you're nervous about taking a dance class again as an adult, or maybe for the first time, I would highly recommend ISB for starters, even if ballet isn't your thing. The classes are very professional and, at least for the beginner class, geared towards adults (actual adults, as in 20 somethings, soccer moms, and beyond
J. Z.
Jun 19, 2013
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One day, at work, I decided to take a ballet class. After about thirteen seconds of Googling, I found out 2 things: first, that a ballet school exists in downtown Indianapolis, and second, that there was an open class that very night.
Cost: $20 per 90-minute class
Now. This is an adult class. I am a 30-year-old lady. My primary concern was that the definition of "adult" in the context of this class would be "has reached the flat part of the growth curve." For those of you without growth charts in front of you, that happens at, like, 14 years of age. And I did not particularly
Cost: $20 per 90-minute class
Now. This is an adult class. I am a 30-year-old lady. My primary concern was that the definition of "adult" in the context of this class would be "has reached the flat part of the growth curve." For those of you without growth charts in front of you, that happens at, like, 14 years of age. And I did not particularly
