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.
July 6 - 11, 2026 | Daytona Beach, FL
Take the stage
For all the dancers who wonder "what's the point of dancing if all I can do is go to ballet class? It's not like adults can perform," and for the people who shyly admit their dream of "performing on stage in pointe shoes one day"
…. IABF is for you! That time is here!
You (yes, YOU) are invited to perform on stage.
Whether you’ve got your heart set on a solo, being in the corps de ballet, or putting together a group piece with your friends, all dancers are invited. You’re welcome to perform en pointe or not, in a fancy costume or something simple, something advanced or something beginner.
Or, if you’ve dreamt of the thrill of competition, choose to enter your piece into the competitive division to win prizes.
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
Itinerary
Monday, July 6, 2026
4pm Check In
6-9pm Welcome Party Cocktail Party and Dinner
Tuesday & Wednesday
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
9:30-12:30 Beginner & Int/Adv Ballet Classes
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-6:30 Rehearsals & Ballet Breakout Sessions
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:30-9 Evening Activities
Thursday
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
9:30-12:30 Beginner & Int/Adv Ballet Classes
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-6:30 Warmup & Dress Rehearsal
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:30-9 Evening Activities
Friday
7:30-8:30 Breakfast
9:30-12:30 Beginner & Int/Adv Ballet Classes
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Rehearsals
4-6:30 Showcase Performance
7:30-10 Awards Banquet
Saturday
7:30-8:30am - Breakfast
Free time on the beautiful campus and Checkout at 11 am
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.
2026 Faculty To Be Announced
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!
Professional Photoshoot
Capture your love of ballet with a professional photoshoot.
Pricing
$85 - 2 professionally captured & edited photos
$200 - 5 professionally captured & edited photos
Live the ballet dancer lifestyle of your dreams
About The Venue
IABF 2026 will be held at the Atlantic Center of the Arts near Daytona Beach, FL
This beautiful artists’ retreat a beautiful ballet studio, blackbox theater, and artists dormitories.
Join us onsite and immerse yourself in the experience or stay near the beach and shuttle to and from the retreat each day.
July 6 - 11, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL
Register for the fun-filled event that will leave you inspired for another year of ballet.