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Polyglot Theatre's Bees
Inlet Dance Theatre is the North American talent for Austalia’s Polyglot Theatre, taking their shows Ants and Bees across the US & Canada.
Ants will be at several parks in Des Moines, IA June 12-15, 2024.
Summer Dance Intensive Junior Culminating Performance
Inlet’s one-week long Summer Dance Intensive Junior will culminate with an informal showing of everything the campers have learned for family, friends, and the community.
Friday, June 14th
@ 2 pm
Sneak Peak: Behind the Scenes Cain Park
Join us for a behind the scenes look at our Summer Dance Intensive as we prepare for our annual performance at the Cain Park Evans Amphitheatre.
Friday, July 12th @ 6 pm
23rd annual Cain Park Performance
Kids Education Matinee
Friday, July 26th @ 1 pm
23rd Annual Performance
Saturday, July 27th @ 8 pm
FREE!
Arts in August
Friday, August 9th
Lincoln Park in Tremont
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us as we finish our 23rd season!
Recurring Educational Classes
Please visit the Education Programming tab for more information on all of our class offerings.
Inlet will offer weekly classes at its headquarters in the Pivot Center during the school year. This program is designed to give all students well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Each class combines Modern Dance techniques with creative problem solving instructions.
Fall Semester Classes will begin mid-September, 2024.
Registration Coming…
LEVEL I (ages 3-5)
Thursdays 4:00-4:45pm
Level II (ages 6-10)
Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm
Level III (ages 11-16)
Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
Teen/Adult Open Level (ages 16+)
Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm
*stay tuned for resumption of classes this Fall!
Inlet’s morning technique classes are open to all who are seeking furtherment in their professional training and class taking abilities. Please email or call/text to inquire about coming to take class. Our drop-in rate is $15/class.
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Company Class - Erick Hawkins-based Technique
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9:00-10:45am
Inlet serves as the Artist in Residence dance instruction for The Music Settlement (University Circle). Childrens classes will be offered on Saturdays. Inlet’s education programs are a core component of its mission. The varied education programs employ the four creative practices of imagination, investigation, construction, and reflection and nurture the effective work habits of curiosity, creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving, communication, empathy, and collaboration—each of which transfers to all aspects of learning and life in the 21st Century.
Children's Classes at The Music Settlement (ages 3-5)
Saturdays 9:00-9:45am
Interested in professional training with Inlet?
Our next audition workshop is March 16th & 17th, 2024.
Register here!
Audition Workshop for the 2025/2026 Season
Deccember, 2024
Details coming…
Please email to inquire about remaining audition options for this upcoming season (2024-2025).
Inlet Trainee & Apprentice Program Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-1pm
Classes Hosted at Inlet’s Studios
Looking for other types of dance classes? We are pleased to host weekly classes offered by Djapo Cultural Arts Institute and Pacific Paradise Entertainment in Inlet’s studios. Check out the information and websites below to join a class!
African Dance & Drum Classes with
Djapo Cultural Arts Institute
For more information and to register, click here.
Afro Caribbean Dance Class
Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm
West African Dance Class
Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm
Beginning West African Drum Class
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Beginning West African Dance Class
Saturdays 12:00pm-1:30pm
Polynesian Dance Classes with
Pacific Paradise Entertainment
For more information, visit their website or call at 440-781-3619
Beginner Hula/Tahitian (all ages)
Tuesdays & Fridays 6-7 pm
Intermediate & Advanced Hula/Tahitian (all ages)
Tuesdays & Fridays 7-8 pm
Inlet Event Services
Inlet Dance Theatre has an extensive history of serving the unique needs of clients at corporate events, private parties, or civic engagements to creatively maximize the impact of opening celebrations, galas, benefits, festivals or events