photos by Hazen Tobar © 2023

WELCOME TO THE DANCE INSTITUTE

Celebrating over 50 years of Dance


Spring 2025 Registration

See the Spring '25 schedule of classes - and visit the Classes page to sign up!

Have any questions, contact us at danceinstitute@uakron.edu or 330-972-7949

Summer 2025 now available

Summer Dance Programs | Summer Arts Camp Information & Flyer | Summer Theatre Workshop Rubber City Theatre


Our Spring 2025 newsletter is available

You can read it here.

Upcoming Performances

  • Prima Dina The Ballerina Interactive class and Storytime at the Akron Main Library April 5th at 11:00 AM 
  • Prima Dina The Ballerina Interactive class and Storytime at the  Jenks Building, Cuyahoga Falls April 26th at 11:00 AM 
  • The Dance Institute 2025 Spring Gala Recital May 2nd 7:30 PM and May 3rd 2:30 PM (Tickets will be on Sale Soon!)
  • Prima Dina The Ballerina; A New Ballet May 9th 7:30 PM and May 10th 12:30 PM  Tickets | Download the flyer

Open auditions for our Theatre Production of The Music Man Jr.

We are now an official service provider for the Ohio ACE Program. Click here to apply. 

Dance Institute 2024-2025 Calendar

    Spring Adult Classes

    • Beginning/Intermediate Ballet with Julie Schullo Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM $20 a class (flier)
    • Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet with Julie Schullo, Thursdays 7:00-8:30 PM $20 per Class (flier)
    • Yoga on Wednesdays from 6-7PM  (flier)

    Studio tour

    Get an look at our beautiful studios located in Guzetta Hall on UA's campus. Take the Guzzetta Hall tour here.

    Guzetta Hall studio tour