The Dance Institute

of The University of Akron

Photo of dancers rehersing at the Ballet Center

Welcome to Dance Institute

Celebrating 41 years of Dance

Dance Institute of the University of Akron is a year-round pre-professional preparatory dance program for children ages 3 through 18, conveniently located on the campus of the University of Akron.

Dance Institute is dedicated to promoting optimal personal and physical growth and a challenging, positive environment for dance students.   Our ballet based program offers regular and rigorous training in jazz, modern, and tap. Dance Institute also offers non-credit evening classes for adult students.

The University of Akron is an institutionally accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

Summer Schedule 2008:
  • Pre-Professional Children's Program
    • June 9 - July 3
  • Adult Non-Credit Dance Classes
    • May 27 - June 30
    • July 7 - August 7

Lana Carrol Heylock
Head of Dance Institute
330.972.7949