About Us

The Ballet Academy, Inc. features comprehensive training in classical ballet and pointe. We are primarily English school based and in upper levels other methods and styles including Cecchetti, Vaganova, Bournonville and Balanchine are introduced. Students are also offered opportunities to study jazz, modern, tap and Irish dance. Tai Chi classes for adults and children are also available. We also sponsor the Cedar Rapids Fencing Club!

Our ethic embraces the following three principals:

Innovation - we cherish the classical methods and incorporate modern theories of education
Inspiration- our goal is to enhance the natural love of movement, dance and music
Integrity- we strive to create an open and accepting environment for students of all abilities and backgrounds
The Ballet Academy's professional staff provides instruction with over 50 years of performing and teaching experience. Our teachers, past and present, come from a variety of professional backgrounds in dance and include many former professional dancers and Masters of Fine Arts in dance performance, choreography and dance direction.

The Academy is open to all students ages 2 1/2 to adult. The curriculum provides training for students who are looking forward to a career in the performing arts and for students wishing to study for enjoyment, physical benefits and artistic fulfillment. The academy offers a nurturing and supportive environment that strives to foster the individual goals of each student.