Ballet

Take your passion for ballet to the next level

If you dream of a career in ballet—whether as a performer, choreographer, teacher, or administrator—you’ll get the technical, artistic, and academic training you need to succeed as a student here.

You’ll study with experienced ballet teachers—all of whom have worked with major professional companies. You’ll be exposed to the very best in traditional and contemporary ballet styles and repertoire. And you’ll perform in four productions each year on the stage of the Musical Arts Center (MAC)—the nation’s largest university performance space.

Plus, when you graduate, you’ll take your place within our large network of talented alumni currently working and performing all over the world.

Want to experience what it would be like to work with our faculty, while learning more about our program and facilities? Check out our Ballet Summer Intensive.

If you are interested in the IU Contemporary Dance program, click here.

As a ballet major, you’ll take part in the IU Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater season, including four ballet productions performed with live music on the stage of the MAC. But that’s only the beginning of the opportunities that await you.

Each year, there are a number of collaborative productions within the Jacobs School and with the university at large. that provide you with additional chances to perform. You could be part of an opera, help bring a fellow student’s artistic vision to life, or enhance an ensemble performance. These performances showcase a wide variety of musical styles, giving you the chance to explore new ways to express yourself.

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