
Don’t forget: Registration is open now for the AMB Summer Intensive, a challenging and rewarding three-week program of classes in ballet, pointe, variations, jazz, modern, contemporary, and repertory for dancers ages 11-25. There’s also a one-week Junior Intensive for dancers ages 10-13! Visit the Summer Intensive page for details!
2026 Summer Classes
June Children’s programming

June Primary Dance: A three-week series in which movement, music, and imagination unite in this fun and creative class for dancers ages 3-5. These classes help children hone motor skills and develop strength, coordination, and creative thinking.
- 9:00-9:45 am
- Dates:
- Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Cost: $36 for all three sessions
- Registration deadline: June 1, 2026
*No makeups or trial classes will be offered during this series

June Children’s Summer Dance Camps: A magical combination of storytelling and dance creates a fun morning for dancers ages 6-9. Each themed camp starts with a ballet class, followed by a snack, ballet-inspired craft, and studio performance. You can choose to enroll in one, two, or all three Saturdays!
- 9:45-11:45 am
- Camps*:
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Firebird
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Swan Lake
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Wizard of Oz
- Cost:
- Single camp: $40
- Three camps: $100
- Registration deadline: June 1, 2026
*No makeups or trial classes will be offered during this series
June Teen and Adult Summer Series

June Teen/Adult Summer Series: A four-week series of classes for beginning through advanced teen and adult students.
4 weeks: June 9 – July 1, 2026
Adult Beginning Tap (ages 18+)
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, and 30; 6:00-7:00 pm
- Cost: $60 (4 total classes over 4 weeks)
Adult Int/Adv Tap (ages 18+)
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, and 30; 7:00-8:00 pm
- Cost: $60 (4 total classes over 4 weeks)
Teen Beginning Ballet (ages 11+)
- Dates/Time: Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24, and July 1; 5:00-6:00 pm
- Cost: $60 (4 total classes over 4 weeks)
Adult Beginning Ballet (ages 18+)
- Dates/Time: Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24, and July 1; 6:00-7:15 pm
- Cost: $60 (4 total classes over 4 weeks)
Adult Int/Adv Ballet (ages 18+)
- Dates/Time: Wednesdays, June 10, 17, 24, and July 1; 7:15-8:30 pm
- Cost: $60 (4 total classes over 4 weeks)
These are a series, so dancers must register by June 1, and no class cards, drop-ins, makeups, or trial classes will be offered for this series.
August Summer Series 2026

Week 1: August 17-20, 2026
Week 2: August 24-27, 2026
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:15 – 5:00 pm Creative Movement (Ages 3-5) | 4:15 – 5:00 pm Pre-Dance (Ages 5-6) | 4:15 – 5:00 pm Creative Movement (Ages 3-5) | 4:15 – 5:00 pm Pre-Dance (Ages 5-6) |
| 5:00-5:45 pm Child Ballet 1-2 (Ages 6-8) | 5:00-5:45 pm Child 3/Academy 1 Ballet (Ages 8-12) | 5:00-5:45 pm Child Ballet 1-2 (Ages 6-8) | 5:00-5:45 pm Child 3/Academy 1 Ballet (Ages 8-12) |
| 5:45-6:15 pm Child Jazz 1-2 (Ages 6-8) | 5:45-6:30 pm Child 3/Academy 1 Jazz (Ages 8-12) | 5:45-6:15 pm Child Jazz 1-2 (Ages 6-8) | 5:45-6:30 pm Child 3/Academy 1 Jazz (Ages 8-12) |
| 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 2-3 Ballet (Ages 10+) | 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 2-3 Ballet (Ages 10+) | 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 2-3 Ballet (Ages 10+) | 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 2-3 Ballet (Ages 10+) |
| 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 2-3 Modern (Ages 10+) | 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 2-3 Jazz (Ages 10+) | 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 2-3 Musical Theater (Ages 10+) | 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 2-3 Jazz (Ages 10+) |
| 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 4-6 Ballet (Ages 12+) | 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 4-6 Ballet (Ages 12+) | 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 4-6 Ballet (Ages 12+) | 4:30-6:00 pm Academy 4-6 Ballet (Ages 12+) |
| 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 4-6 Modern (Ages 12+) | 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 4-6 Musical Theater (Ages 12+) | 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 4-6 Contemporary (Ages 12+) | 6:00-7:00 pm Academy 4-6 Jazz (Ages 12+) |
| 7:00-8:15 Adult Beginning Ballet (Ages 18+) | 7:00-8:00 pm Adult Beginning Tap (Ages 18+) | 7:00-8:00 pm Adult Int/Adv Tap (Ages 18+) | 7:00-8:15 pm Adult Int/Adv Ballet (Ages 18+) |
Pricing:
Creative Movement Series (ages 3-5)
- Mon/Wed 4:15-5:00 pm
- Cost: $60 (4 classes total over 2 weeks)
Pre-Dance Series (ages 5-6)
- Tue/Thur 4:15-5:00 pm
- Cost: $60 (4 classes total over 2 weeks)
Child 1-2 Series (ages 6-8)
- Mon/Wed 5:00-5:45 pm Ballet 5:45-6:15 Jazz
- Cost: $100 (8 classes total over 2 weeks)
Child 3/Academy 1 Series (ages 8-12)
- Tue/Thur 5:00-5:45 pm Ballet 5:45-6:30 Jazz
- Cost: $120 (8 classes total over 2 weeks)
Academy 2-3 Series (ages 10+)
- Mon 4:30-6:00 pm Ballet 6:00-7:00 pm Modern
- Tues/Thurs 4:30-6:00 pm Ballet 6:00-7:00 pm Jazz
- Wed 4:30-6:00 pm Ballet 6:00-7:00 pm Musical Theater
- Cost: $300 (16 classes total over 2 weeks)
Academy 4-6 Series (ages 12+)
- Mon 4:30-6:00 pm Ballet 6:00-7:00 pm Modern
- Tues 4:30-6:00 pm Ballet 6:00-7:00 pm Musical Theater
- Wed 4:30-6:00 pm Ballet 6:00-7:00 pm Contemporary
- Thurs 4:30-6:00 pm Ballet 6:00-7:00 pm Jazz
- Cost: $300 (16 classes total over 2 weeks)
Adult Classes (ages 18+)
- Classes Offered:
- Mon 7:00-8:15 pm Beginning Ballet; $30 (2 classes total over 2 weeks)
- Tues 7:00-8:00 pm Beginning Tap; $30 (2 classes total over 2 weeks)
- Wed 7:00-8:00 pm Int/Adv Tap; $30 (2 classes total over 2 weeks)
- Thurs 7:00-8:15 pm Int/Adv Ballet; $30 (2 classes total over 2 weeks)
Day of Dance 2026

Day of Dance is our annual celebration, with a variety of free classes for children, teens, and adults! This year’s day of dance will be Saturday, August 15! Watch this page for registration information!
Questions?
American Midwest Ballet School
1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-890-5591 | school@amballet.org





