The Dance Institute

of The University of Akron

Photo of dancers rehersing at the Ballet Center

Performance Opportunities

Snow Maiden

Land of Sweets

Work Summary

Although we recognize that not each of our students will become a professional dancer, we believe we can positively affect their lives and give them important tools for their futures.

Dance education at Dance Institute offers your child the tools for building a successful life and work experience by...

...encouraging and supporting diverse learning styles and intelligences which enables a child to explore, discover, create, and learn in a variety of ways.

...fostering self-discipline, building self-confidence, and increasing self-esteem.

... promoting perseverance and focus through continued practice and effort.

...energizing the academic environment by engaging students to utilize problem solving and creative thinking skills through team building activities and the development of communication and social skills.

...exploring activities which promote respect for and understanding of their own culture and other cultures.