photos by Hazen Tobar © 2023
WELCOME TO THE DANCE INSTITUTE
Celebrating over 50 years of Dance
Summer Registration Now Open
See the Summer '24 schedule of classes here
Have any questions, contact us at danceinstitute@uakron.edu or 330-972-7949
Our April newsletter is available
You can read it here.
Now announcing our new ballet- The Carnival of Animals
- Carnival of the Animals
- Tickets on sale now!
We are now an official service provider for the Ohio ACE Program. Click here to apply.
Performances
- 4/18/24 The Carnival of Animals -- Akron Art Museum 6:00 PM
- 5/3/24 and 5/4/24 The Spring Dance Institute Gala -- at Sandefur Theatre, The University of Akron 7:00 PM. Buy tickets here.
- 5/17/24 and 5/18/24 Carnival of Animals -- Sandefur Theatre, The University of Akron 7:00 PM. Buy tickets here.
New! Now Announcing our Summer 2024 Intensives
- Registrations begin March 15th
- Camps for Pre-Ballet through Advanced Dancers
- Click here to view our summer brochure.
New! Summer Arts Camp! Ages 6-12
- Immerse your child in the arts this summer on campus at The University of Akron. Your child will spend their time exploring movement and dance with our staff at The Dance Institute and the University of Akron’s School of Dance. Next, they will head to art class with the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art and the staff of the Art Institute. Ready for some drama? Your student will join our friends at Rubber City Theatre as they learn what it takes to be an actor. Finally, the Music Institute and the University of Akron’s School of Music will help your budding young musician explore music. Explore and learn with The Arts Academy at The University of Akron. You can choose to attend just one session or come to both! Each week will feature a special campus experience like attending a ballet, getting a backstage tour of E.J. Thomas Hall, or visiting the Emily Davis Gallery!
- Registration opens March 15th
- Summer Session I: June 10th-June 14th
- Ages 6-12
- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Price: $300
- Registration Fee: $25
- Summer Session II: June 17th-June 21st
- Ages 6-12
- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Price: $300
- Registration Fee: $25
- Click here to view the Arts Camp flyer.
- Register online
Studio tour
Get an look at our beautiful studios located in Guzetta Hall on UA's campus. Take the Guzzetta Hall tour here.