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As a higher education non-profit outreach program dedicated to community building, we are devoted to instructing both classical and contemporary dance forms. Our mission is to inspire a passion for movement practice, kindle curiosity about dance, and support the professional development of educators to contribute to the field.
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Erin Lane
★ 5
My children have participated in UIYB dance classes for several years now. As a former dancer, I chose UIYB from the other dance studios in the area because of their focus on solid fundamentals with an intentional progression and, most importantly, helping the dancers find the joy in movement. My oldest has been attending UIYB for almost a decade and, even after her hardest classes, she still comes out of class with a smile on her face. I know her instructors and the directors care about her as a person as well as a dancer and, as a parent, that is worth more than anything else I could ask.
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Julia Zalenski
★ 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at UIYB. The teachers are wonderful, and the program is focused on developing skills without being high-pressure or too performance-driven. Truly a wonderful community institution.
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Lola Lozano
★ 5
This is my happy place! I started taking adult ballet classes here with Jason and Juliet and fell head over heels for the classes. The loft dancing space and beautiful and inspiring, the people are so kind and welcoming, and the instruction is superb. I couldn't recommend this school more highly for dancers of all ages.
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Tawny Tibbits
★ 5
We absolutely love the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School! It's a great resource for the community. My child loves their teachers and the environment is so friendly and skill-focused without creating a tense or competition-driven atmosphere.
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Melanie Bell
★ 5
Both of my daughters have taken classes with the UI Youth Ballet and Community Dance School and have loved every class. The class sizes are just right, and the teachers are attentive, knowledgeable, and wonderful.
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S Escribano
★ 5
We discovered the University of Iowa Youth Ballet and Community Dance school when our daughter was three. She began taking Creative Movement classes and fell in love with the art of dance. This fall she will start her 7th year of ballet with UIYB. She thrives under the instruction of her teachers, lives for spring performance & has developed beautiful friendships through the seasons. No matter where life takes our daughter we know the foundations of ballet, the confidence to express herself & the love she feels from her UIYB family will always be with her 🩰❤️
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Sara O'Leary
★ 5
A wonderful program! I started taking my daughter to Wee Dance when she was 2 or 3 and she’s continued ever since. She’s now 12 and in youth ballet classes and loves it. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and I’m constantly amazed at my daughter’s progress. The annual spring recital is lovely. Truly a gem of a program—we’re so lucky to have it.
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Amy O'Shea
★ 5
We have had a great experience with the UI youth ballet. I like that my kids enjoy learning dance thru creative movement classes or ballet in a low pressure kid-centric environment. My favorite part is listening to Mr. Douglas play piano live during classes.
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Erin
★ 5
The opportunities for adults in the Iowa City area classes are excellent! Jason's classes in particular are my favorite, super fun!
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Valerie Decker
★ 5
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