International Ballet Academy
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Students extend one leg along the barre as their teacher reaches forward in front of them

Ages 7 to 9

Primary Program

A young dancer's introduction to formal ballet technique and training. Classes build balance, focus, vocabulary, musicality and stamina, and the self-discipline to continue into the Preparatory Program.

Admission
No audition
Registration fee
$75 a year Due with the first month's tuition
Classes
60 minutes Ballet and jazz
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Photography by Rex Tranter

The curriculum

First Steps at the Barre

Primary students begin formal training with age-appropriate technique, and meet other forms of dance such as tap and jazz. They can dance in the End of Year Performance and in IBA's annual children's production.

Admission
No audition
Registration fee
$75 a year Due with the first month's tuition
Classes
60 minutes Ballet and jazz
Young students in white strike a pose on a pink-lit stage
Young dancers in blue with cat ears pose together on stage

Pre-Ballet, 7 to 8 Years Old

An introduction to formal ballet technique starting at the barre. Exercises develop balance, focus, vocabulary, musicality and stamina, with stretching and strengthening for a healthy foundation. One 60-minute ballet class a week.

A student holds a high extension at the barre while others work behind her

Beginning Ballet, 8 to 9 Years Old

Formal, age-appropriate training that solidifies vocabulary and develops balance and proper body alignment, with the focus, musicality and stamina the Preparatory Program asks for. Two 60-minute ballet classes a week.

Adult dancers in blue open their arms wide on a magenta-lit stage

Jazz, 7 to 9 Years Old

Based on the Luigi jazz technique, students learn jazz movement built on extension and strength, blending into a sophisticated, elegant style. Sixty-minute lessons, beginner level.

Registration, 2026 to 2027

No audition is required for the Primary Program. Dancers must be 7 by September 1, 2026, for Pre-Ballet, and 8 by September 1, 2026, for Beginning Ballet. The registration fee and first month's tuition are charged at registration to reserve a place in the class. Please review the Parent Portal instructions before you register.

Tuition, 2026 to 2027

The annual registration fee is $75, due at registration with the first month's tuition.

Lessons a weekMonthly, autopay only
1$245
2$360
3$515
4$685
5$810
6$915
7$985
8$1,050
  • Registration signifies your commitment to the full 19-week semester.
  • Tuition is divided into ten equal monthly payments, September 1 through June 1.
  • Full-semester payment is accepted for the Professional Program only; other students are enrolled in monthly autopay unless other arrangements are made with the front desk.
  • Payment is accepted by cash, check, bank check, money order and credit card, excluding American Express.
  • Tuition is due on the 1st of the month. After a grace period, a $30 late fee is assessed on the 11th and continues monthly until past-due tuition is resolved.
  • Accounts more than 60 days past due are placed on hold until resolved.
  • A $60 fee is assessed for returned checks.
  • All tuition and fee payments are non-refundable.

Dress Code

Regulation attire is enforced; see the IBA dress code. On Pointe Dancewear, the academy's official uniform provider, carries the required IBA logo uniforms: 12001 NE 12th Street, Suite 85, Bellevue, WA 98005, (425) 643-2386. Open Monday to Friday 11 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM.

Registration, 2026 to 2027