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JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive

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Iowa City, Iowa
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JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive

  • Ages:
  • Dates:
  • Location: Iowa City, Iowa
  • Format: In-Person
  • Housing: Halsey Hall at University of Iowa
  • Artistic Director(s):
    Lissette Salgado-Lucas, David Lucas
  • Audition:
    Required for Acceptance
  • Ages: 8 - 18
  • Dates: July 19, 2027 - July 30, 2027
  • Location: Iowa City, Iowa
  • Artistic Director(s): Lissette Salgado-Lucas, David Lucas
  • Audition:Audition Required
  • Type of Audition Style: Ballet

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.

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JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive

Artistic Directors & Faculty

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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...
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Artistic DirectorMaster Faculty

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...
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JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive

2026 Tuition & Pricing

We’re excited to announce that pricing details for 2027 will be available shortly. Please note that the prices listed below are for the 2026 season. Stay tuned for updates, and check back soon for our 2027 rates!
To be announced
For 1 week
To be announced
For 2 weeks

Housing

To be announced For 1 week
To be announced For 2 weeks
Housing is available and optional for this intensive.Multiple Week Discounts Available

Meal Plans

To be announced
A meal plan is available and optional for this intensive.
Additional Costs & Fees
Registration Fee

$125
Required one time fee for all students
Studio Lunch Plan Fee

$119
Optional weekly fee. Available for Housing and Commuter students. 50% due upon registration.
Performance Fee

$150
Required one time fee for Performance Track students
Roommate Initial Request Fee

$100
Optional one time fee for Housing Students
Saturday Morning Check Out Fee

$100
Optional fee for Housing Students to check out on Saturday morning, instead of Friday
Processing Fee

3.50%
Due at Registration
Deposit & Registration Fees

$625
A $500 Deposit Plus the $125 Registration Fee & 50% of the lunch fee is Required at registration for all students. Balance by May 15, 2027

Joffrey Ballet School Tuition & Pricing rates are subject to change.

JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive

Location Details

In-Person or Virtual Options Available

Iowa City, Iowa

The JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive will be held at The University of Iowa Dance Building.

JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive

Housing Details

Iowa City

Halsey Hall at University of Iowa

 

Housing ADDRESS

University of Iowa, Halsey Hall, 28 West Jefferson Stree,  Iowa City, IA 52245
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JBS x UBC Midwest Pre-Professional Ballet Summer Intensive

Performances

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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