Jacobs Academy Ballet Program

The Jacobs Academy Ballet Program offers ballet training, education, and mentorship for children and young adults. It includes Creative Ballet, Pre-Ballet, Pilates, Adult Ballet, Bridge Classes, and an Open Class for ages 13-Adult. The program runs year-round, with summer, school year, and fall semester activities, and Open Class meets on Saturday afternoons.

Programs

• Jacobs Academy Ballet Program — children and young adults; Open Class for ages 13-Adult · Saturday afternoons for Open Class; school year, summer, and year round
• Bridge Classes — Level 1-6; new students ages 8+ may take with the Level 1&2 group · Monday-Friday, 2026-08-10 to 2026-08-28
• Creative Ballet
• Pre-Ballet
• Pilates
• Adult Ballet — Adult

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round, with summer, school year, and fall semester activities; Open Class on Saturday afternoons; no classes on Labor Day Weekend, IU Fall Break, and Thanksgiving Break.

About the provider

The program is led by Robin Hoover Allen and Rebecca Janes, who serve as Co-Directors. Its mission is to provide training, education, and mentorship to dancers who want to study ballet and include it in their lives. It serves children and young adults who want pre-professional training and those who want to dance as a recreational extra-curricular experience. The program also offers live musical accompaniment and regular performance activities.

Level adjustments may be made according to ability, skill, and work ethic, at the discretion of the Program Director. Open Class is for dancers ages 13-Adult. Need-based aid deadline is August 17. Merit-based aid deadline is August 7, 2026. Families are contacted for level invitations. No classes during Labor Day Weekend, IU Fall Break, and Thanksgiving Break.

Last updated September 4, 2026.