Programs | International Ballet Academy

The Academic Year

Two 19-week semesters, September to June, with performance opportunities on IBT's stage at every level.

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Professional Program

Ages 13 to 18. Intensive Vaganova training and personal coaching for gifted dancers pursuing a professional career, in the Professional and Pre-Professional divisions. By audition.

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Preparatory Program

Ages 9 to 16. Eight levels of classical ballet based on the Vaganova method, with jazz, character, flamenco, modern and pas de deux. By placement audition.

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Primary Program

Ages 7 to 9. An introduction to formal ballet technique at the barre, with jazz. No audition required.

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Children's Program

Ages 20 months to 7. Dance With Me, Daisies, Violets, Tulips and Roses: the joy of movement, music and first ballet positions. No previous training needed.

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Year Round

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Open Program

Ages 12 to adult. Drop-in teen and adult classes in ballet, character, flamenco, jazz, tap, modern and floor barre. The only requirement is the desire to dance.

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Summer Programs

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Summer of Dance

Ages 3 to adult. The Summer Intensive, the Summer Dance Program and Children's Dance Classes, July and August.

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