
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! Watch this space for the announcement of Day of Dance 2026!
Questions?
American Midwest Ballet School
1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-890-5591 | school@amballet.org





