The School of Ballet Indiana

Join us as we safely continue ballet classes and in preparation for those attending Professional Summer Intensives!

SBI continues to offer technical training during our June session, along with the great opportunity to explore our creative side with contemporary movement and choreography. In addition, many of SBI dancers agree that June Session helps provide the strength and confidence needed to attend professional summer intensives.

SBI continues to offer technical training during our June session, along with the great opportunity to explore our creative side with contemporary movement and choreography. In addition, many of SBI dancers agree that June Session helps provide the strength and confidence needed to attend professional summer intensives.

Book your private with a certified Pilates instructor on our reformer to help improve function strength. All sessions are private and tailored to each dancer. Accepting appointments from ages 12 to adults, members and nonmembers.

Develop long, lean muscles with a modern dance style made to work with Every Body! The modern Horton dance technique blends Afro-Caribbean, Native American, Balinese, and Japanese dance elements to build strength and flexibility in both men and women. Dance to the drumbeats in a fun environment that will get you moving!

Progressing Ballet Technique is an innovative program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best in classical ballet. At the School of Ballet Indiana, we offer all four levels of Progressing Ballet Technique to enhance our ballet training curriculum. We introduce exercises in our Pre-Ballet classes to dancers at 5 years of age, and our most advanced dancers practice PBT three days a week.

Certain dancers in this program may be chosen to compete in ballet competitions. Elected candidates are coached privately and thoroughly on specific variation(s) selected for that dancer. Students accepted into the program will be receiving 50+ hours (varying with coaching time) per month in addition to their training in SBI’s Pre-Professional evening program.

Our most concentrated program designed to educate dedicated, talented and serious artists and maximize their chances of success in preparation for a professional or academic career. The Ballet Institute accepts a small ratio of dancers in order to give intense personal attention and specific instruction in their individual training.

Students also begin to explore contemporary/modern movement to develop versatility and adopt a new perspective of ballet. The goal of the Pre-Professional Level is to prepare the dancer for opportunities beyond graduation.

Students expand their ballet vocabulary to include virtuoso steps, focusing on refining technique, developing subtlety and nuance. Students explore individual choices in movement quality, timing, and expression that develop artistry.

An innovative program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best in classical ballet.

Progressing Ballet Technique is an innovative program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best in classical ballet.

Students attending Level 4, improve flexibility, build speed, and continue to add additional ballet vocabulary, particularly in center and allegro. Students work on more complex patterns and longer combinations. In addition, grand pirouettes are introduced. Pointe work in Level 4 begins at the invitation of the Artistic Director.

Students attending Level 3, not only continues to expand ballet vocabulary, but also begin to combine steps through combinations that increase in rhythmic complexity. Students also begin to add batterie to jumps, and focus on coordination of legs and upper body with épaulement. Pre-Pointe is offered in Level 3 which specifically focuses on the strength required for pointe work.

Students attending Level 2 continue to expand their ballet vocabulary, along with focusing on building strength in legs and feet. A greater emphasis is placed on developing balance, preparing for turns, and exploring various movement qualities.

Students attending Level 1 practice the focus and etiquette required for the study of ballet. Learning fundamental vocabulary and the essential elements of technique, along with building strength through careful repetition of new material each week, are the foundations that every kind of dancer needs to succeed. Dancers who are invited to start Level 1 must be in/or beyond First Grade.

Pre-Ballet Students begin to learn basic ballet fundamentals and build a strong foundation. Concepts, such as posture, coordination, musicality, spatial awareness, class etiquette and classical ballet terminology are addressed at this level. Progressing Ballet Technique is an innovative program developed by Marie Walton-Mahon for students to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best in classical ballet. PreBallet dancers are introduced to this amazing conditioning program towards the end of class each week.

An introduction to the art of dance in a nurturing environment! This class assists in identifying basic forms of movement through imaginative games, music and patterns using facilitative props. Students practice fluid, graceful movements to develop spatial and pattern awareness, along with self control and following directions.

Open Class for Lvls 4-7, 5:30-7 pm. It is a great way to get ballet ready and start the year off on the “right” foot!

Bring your little dancer to class this June, as we invite our smallest dancers to a SPECIAL ballet class. Dancers, ages 3-6, will have a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of performance with a show for all of their family and friends at the conclusion of the camp.