JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive
The JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive, led by Artistic Directors Lissette Lucas and David Lucas, brings together Joffrey Ballet School and Universal Ballet Competition in a collaborative training experience focused on technical excellence, artistic development, mentorship, and opportunity. The program is designed for dedicated young dancers seeking to deepen their classical foundation, expand their versatility, and grow with confidence in a supportive and inspiring pre-professional environment.
Artistic Directors & Faculty

Lissette Salgado-Lucas
Born in Miami, Florida, Lissette evolved her passion for dance while studying with Liana Navarro, Judith Reece Newman and Marianna Alvarez. In 1988, She joined the Joffrey Ballet and danced with the company for seven years. Some of Lissette’s roles included: Balanchine’s Tarantella, Frederick Ashton’s Les Patinuers and La Fille...Read More

David Lucas
Born in Chorley, England, and raised in Kelowna, B.C., Canada, David unveiled his passion for dance at age nine. The Canadian School of Ballet is where he began training under the direction of Betty Farrally, the co founder of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company. He later trained in Toronto and...Read More
Faculty
Faculty Coming Soon2026 Tuition & Pricing
For 1 week
For 2 weeks
Housing
To be announced For 1 weekTo be announced For 2 weeks
Housing is available and optional for this intensive.Multiple Week Discounts Available
Meal Plans
To be announcedA meal plan is available and optional for this intensive.
Additional Costs & Fees
Due at Registration
Joffrey Ballet School Tuition & Pricing rates are subject to change.
Location Details
Iowa City, Iowa
The JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive will be held at The University of Iowa Dance Building.
Housing Details
Halsey Hall at University of Iowa
Performances

The Joffrey Ballet School invites all families and guests to join us via class observation.
- Date: Friday July 23, 2027 and Friday July 30, 2027
- Times: TBA

