Summer Classes 2026

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
Primary Dance
(Ages 3–5)

June Children’s
Dance Camps
(Ages 6–9)

June Teen/Adult
Series
(Ages 11+)

August
Series
(Ages 3+)

Day of
Dance

(all ages)

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

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
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?
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1001 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-890-5591 | school@amballet.org

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