Dance is our Passion!

At the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble and River City School of Dance, the official school of the Ensemble, we offer options. Students of all levels are welcome because we feel that providing dance training to children no matter what their degree of interest is vital to their physical and mental development. That’s why we offer both a pre-professional track and a fun track. The pre-professional program is aimed at dancers who want to pursue dance at a higher level. All classes are taught by a highly trained staff. We feel that every child regardless of age, body type, or ability should be given the chance not only to enjoy the art of dance, but enjoy the poise, confidence and creativity dance can bring to their lives!



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Support the Arts

Through our nonprofit organization, the River City Youth Ballet Ensemble, your donation helps make dance accessible to all. Contributions provide scholarships, community performances, and opportunities for young dancers to grow.



Drop in ballet classes in July!

Classes will be held Monday and Thursdays.
July 6-23
$15.00 per class.

Advanced/Intermediate age 11+
Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:15

Dancers age 7-10
Thursdays from 5:00-6:00

	<p>Classes will be held Monday and Thursdays.<br />
July 6-23<br />
$15.00 per class.</p>
<p>Advanced/Intermediate age 11+<br />
Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:15</p>
<p>Dancers age 7-10<br />
Thursdays from 5:00-6:00</p>

River City Youth Ballet Auditions

Do you want a high-quality dance education?
Do you want to perform?
Do you want to make friends you’ll have for a lifetime?

River City Youth Ballet Auditions
Saturday, May 16th 2026
11:30 AM, age 5-22

	<p>Do you want a high-quality dance education?<br />
Do you want to perform?<br />
Do you want to make friends you’ll have for a lifetime?</p>
<p>River City Youth Ballet Auditions<br />
Saturday, May 16th 2026<br />
11:30 AM, age 5-22</p>

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have


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