International Adult Ballet Festival
IABF is an intensive, showcase & competition for passionate adult ballet dancers of all levels to call home!
Kids have YAGP. Adults have IABF
Ballet is a legitimate & prestigious passion for adults of all ages & skill levels to pursue with all their heart, regardless of aspirations of professional dance. IABF is an opportunity to experience the intensives, performing, and competition opportunities typically reserved for young dancers.
June 22 - 27, 2025 | Bradenton, Florida
Festival Itinerary
Enjoy a well-rounded schedule of classes, activities, and special guests to support, challenge, and inspire dancers from all walks of life.
Dance All Day, Spend the evening with your Friends, and Finish with a Performance
2024 Itinerary
Sunday, August 4, 2024
4pm Check In
6-9pm Welcome Party (included)
Monday - Tuesday, August 5 & 6, 2024
7:30-8:30am - Community breakfast (included)
9am-12pm - Ballet Classes & Breakout sessions
12-1pm - Community lunch (included)
1-2pm - Pointe & Breakout sessions
2-6pm - Classes & Rehearsals
6-7pm Community dinner (included)
7pm - Canoe, pool time, bonfire (weather permitting), and relax
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
7:30-8:30am - Community breakfast (included)
9am-12pm - Ballet Classes & Breakout sessions
12-1pm - Community lunch (included)
1-6pm - Dress Rehearsal & Photo Shoots
6-7pm Community dinner (included)
7-9pm Evening party TBA
Thursday, August 8, 2024 — Show day!
7:30-8:30am - Community breakfast (included)
9am-12pm - Ballet Classes & Breakout sessions
12-1pm - Community lunch (included)
1-3:30pm - Open Stage Time & Rehearsals
4 pm - Doors open
4:30-6:30 - Showtime!
7-9pm - Show Day After Party (Dinner + Drinks + Transportation included)
Friday, August 9, 2024 — Bask in the joy & fly out
7:30-8:30am - Community breakfast (included)
Pool, & free time with your new ballet friends until hotel checkout 11 am
In the meantime, check out the 2022 & 2023 memories to see all the fun we’ve had in prior years
Levels - Beginner & Advanced Welcome!
Beginner: Recommended able to follow along with a basic ballet class.
Intermediate: Comfortable with ballet barre and center vocabulary with minimal explanation
Get in touch for more assistance!
You do not need to decide your level prior to the event. Dancers may choose their classes and itinerary during the event.
*Breakout sessions
Breakout sessions will be offered for specific topics such as pirouettes, pointework, port de bras & artistry, deep dive on technique, and more. After registration, you’ll receive a survey of preferences. Stay tuned for the breakout class schedule.
Note: the exact class schedule is subject to change depending on registrant numbers, levels, and interests, but the amount of class time will stay the same.
2024 Faculty (2025 Faculty TBA)
Teachers, special guests & competition judges who love to work with adult dancers, take your journey seriously, and who support & inspire the adult ballet community.
We bring together a diverse team to offer ballet, cross-training, physical therapy, and more.
Capture the Memories
For many dancers, this will be their first time performing! Whether it’s your 1st or 100th time performing, we’ll commemorate the occasion with professional photography & videographers!
Live the ballet dancer lifestyle of your dreams
About The Venue
IABF 2025 will be held at the Christian Retreat Center in Bradenton, Florida near Tampa, FL.
This beautiful hotel boasts a beautiful riverside campground and stunning professional theater. Comfortable and spacious accommodations with friendly staff and an intimate size.
You do not need to be religious to attend. IABF welcomes all dancers. There is no affiliation between IABF and the Christian Retreat Center, and the IABF itinerary does not include prayers, church services or other religious activities.
2022 Memories Vlog
From our 2022 Photographer, Jana Carson from Ballerinas by Night
June 22 - 27, 2025
Bradenton, FL
Register for the fun-filled event that will leave you inspired for another year of ballet.