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5.00 (6 reviews)
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507 6th St S
Kirkland, WA 98033

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Call (425) 822-7694
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https://www.intballetacademy.org/

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We at the International Ballet Academy strive to keep the classical traditions of dance and theater alive in a world that is more connected then it has ever been. We do this so that these traditions will never be forgotten and that in their wake we may grow and prosper not only as a people, but as artists as well. Each student receives individualized tutelage from our incredible faculty that come from all over the world. It is our belief that each dancer is a unique creature and needs unique instruction so that they may blossom and evolve. Yet we strive beyond that, offering not only a way for parents to connect to their children through dance, but to also have a way to find themselves in its beauty. This academy was built on family and we have worked hard to maintain that unity for all these years, weaving this philosophy into our dance education. At the core of our philosophy, we are a place of learning. A place to learn the beauty and art that has been developed over a thousand years. We nurture this education with family and maintain a curriculum that supports this, making sure that every student is treated with the love and care that they deserve.

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Kirkland, Washington
507 6th St S

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5.00

Such an amazing place to send your child for an all around experience.

My daughter did a summer intensive here a few years ago and is now venturing in to their pre-pro program. They have welcomed her with open arms, remembered her personally, even though it's been a few years, and have such an amazing professional program. My daughter has danced for over 10 years but has just now decided to focus 100% of her time on ballet and IBA was where she wanted to go. The teachers and facility are amazing and we are so thrilled with Vera and everything she and her staff have to offer. As she goes in to highschool next year, we are sooo excited about the academic program IBA has to offer as well. Such an amazing place to send your child for an all around experience.

5.00

We have seen our child grow into a beautiful and disciplined dancer.Thank you,Ms Alison!

Our daughter has been dancing at IBA for four years now. Ms Alison has been her teacher since she has been four years old. We have seen our child grow into a beautiful and disciplined dancer. When we observe class during observation week it is clear that Ms Alison does a wonderful job with her students and her curriculum. When in class she expects her students to be prepared to work and pay attention. Our daughter said "I like Ms Alison as a teacher because she is always pushing us to do things so we don't damage our bodies." What my daughter meant was that she reminds the children about body placement and awareness so they can do things properly. She has a good balance of discipline and being funny with her students. One time she called the kids "silly sausages" and our daughter thought that was hilarious. Also, I have taken adult beginning ballet with her for a while now and I enjoy going to her classes. She challenges her adult students and is a pleasure to have as a teacher. Also, Ms Alison encouraged me to dance for a production and I am glad she did bc I get to experience dancing on stage and share it with our daughter. Oh! I forgot to also mention that I have taken adult classes from the other teachers and they have been all amazing and I enjoy their classes.

5.00

IBA is the finest school on the east side, and honestly the best school in Washington state!

IBA is the finest school on the east side, and honestly the best school in Washington state. Vera, and all the wonderful teachers at IBA, work extremely hard to get you where you want to be professionally in the dance

world. If you give them your time, they won't waste it. They not only train your body, but also your mind, which is needed when you want to take your training to the next level. All classes from pre-ballet to advanced are taught in the Vaganova method, and IBA is the only school in WA that teaches the Vaganova method. You will love the classes at this studio if you are first trying out ballet, or pursuing a career in dance. Do you love a ballet class that is challenging, musical, and makes you sweat? This is the place for you. I promise you'll be smiling from ear to ear after class is over:)

5.00

With the training at IBA I am now dancing as a Trainee with State Street Ballet Company in Santa Barbara, CA. This school is a very special place to me!

International Ballet Academy has been my home since I was 8 years old. I started out in the school then moved on to the professional division program. I grew not only as a dancer but as a person throughout my years here. The training here for me was incredible! You become such a versatile dancer throughout the professional division program. Not many schools have the variety that IBA has. I consider my classmates to be some of my closest friends! With the training at IBA I am now dancing as a Trainee with State Street Ballet Company in Santa Barbara, CA. This school is a very special place to me!

5.00

I would not be the dancer that I am today if I did not dance at international ballet academy .

I would not be the dancer that I am today if I did not dance at international ballet academy for three years. The teachers are very caring and every one of them taught me so much information of every aspect of life. But especially I dance. The versatility of dancing that they teach at this school is so important to any dance career and it has been so helpful to me wherever I have gone. I am now at the Joffrey ballet in Chicago but I could not have made it to the Joffrey without the amazing faculty and wonderful instruction at international ballet academy.

5.00

The worst experience I and my 5-years old daughter ever had.

The worst experience I and my 5-years old daughter ever had. I would not recommend this school to any little girl. The teacher, Ms.Alison, who teaches 5 & 6 years old kids is not friendly to parents and she doesn't enjoy working with kids. How can the Ballet teacher tell the mom that her daughter can't follow the simplest directions, she is complaining and so on...?? Does that mean that my girl is stupid??? My girl has been attended "All-that-dance" Ballet Studio (Seattle) for the whole year and she enjoyed it because Ms.Emily was a gifted teacher, but here...speechless... After attending ONLY 3 classes in September and having conversation with Ms.Alison we decided to stop taking ballet classes. By the way, I paid tuition for 2 months+ registration fee= $265 and didn't get any refund... The admin staff doesn't care about the reputation of The International Ballet Academy. I checked the reviews about their school in different sources and unfortunately people got the same experience as we did.