Indiana University Ballet Tickets

Indiana University Ballet is the official ballet company of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, based in Bloomington, IN. Affiliated with the Opera & Ballet Theater, the company blends world-class training with professional-level productions, offering audiences compelling classics and inventive new works. Led by esteemed faculty such as Sasha Janes, a renowned choreographer and dancer, IU Ballet showcases student and graduate talent across Bloomington and beyond.

IU Ballet performances take place primarily at the Musical Arts Center (MAC), a historic venue seating approximately 1,460 that serves as a primary stage for the IU Opera & Ballet Theater productions. The program also engages with campus-wide arts initiatives, including notable collaborations and residencies like the Dance Theatre of Harlem residency hosted in 2025, which featured Jacobs School of Music graduates in performance and creative exploration. For the broader arts scene, IU Ballet maintains a strong presence on social channels and a robust online footprint for audiences to follow and engage.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time attendee, securing seats to IU Ballet performances means supporting a vibrant, educational, and professional-caliber arts program right here in Bloomington and across Indiana.

Upcoming performances are shaped by a mix of classical repertoire and contemporary works. The 2025-26 season features Mansfield Park (in both Bloomington and Indianapolis), Cendrillon, and a Spring Ballet, providing audiences with diverse storytelling and technical brilliance. The Nutcracker remains a seasonal centerpiece, with 2025 performances at the MAC on December 5, 12, 13 at 7:30 PM and December 6, 7, 13 at 2 PM. A PBS national broadcast of The Nutcracker at the Jacobs School of Music highlighted the program’s artistry on a broad stage, underscoring IU Ballet’s national reach. Stay connected via IU Opera & Ballet Theater’s official social channels for the latest updates, cast lists, and behind-the-scenes moments: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn (target="_blank" rel="noopener").

To experience the artistry and training that define Indiana University Ballet, explore upcoming tours, reserve seats for MAC performances, and follow the company’s ongoing collaborations with national and international choreographers and dancers.