Indiana Ballet Conservatory

Indiana Ballet Conservatory offers Preparatory Division, Pre-Professional Division, Pre-Professional Day Program (PDP), Young Gentlemen's Program, and Adult Ballet. Adult Ballet meets Thursday from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, and the first class is free. Registration and performance fees are waived for Adult Ballet students.

Programs

• Preparatory Division — students ages 3-9
• Pre-Professional Division — students ages 10-18
• Pre-Professional Day Program (PDP) — students ages 10-19
• Young Gentlemen's Program
• Adult Ballet — teens/adults · Thursday 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM · $15 per class · First class is free. Registration and performance fees are waived for Adult Ballet students.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $15 per class
• General schedule: The curriculum for each level is designed to help children progress in a safe and healthy environment, and students are assigned age-appropriate class hours for maximum progress within a given level’s curriculum.

About the provider

Indiana Ballet Conservatory was founded in 2010. Its artistic director is Alyona Yakovleva. The program stages four major performances each year, reaching more than 1,000 Central Indiana residents, and also does community outreach with performances at hospitals, libraries, and festivals. IBC students consistently earn top placements in national and international competitions, and Alyona Yakovleva was named one of the Indianapolis Business Journal's 2025 Women of Influence.

Preparatory Division is for students ages 3-9. Pre-Professional Division is for students ages 10-18. Pre-Professional Day Program (PDP) is by audition-only and is for students ages 10-19. IBC offers full scholarships to talented male students in a unique gentlemen’s program. IBC offers an inclusive environment for dancers of all ages to explore ballet and contemporary dance. No previous experience is required for Adult Ballet.

Last updated September 27, 2026.