Indiana Ballet Theatre

Indiana Ballet Theatre Merrillville Studio 8888 Louisiana St. Merrillville, IN 46410219-755-4444 DeMotte Studio202 5th Ave. We also have a strong presence in the modern dance world.

Indiana Ballet Theatre proudly offers dance lessons and various programming at three studios within the Northwest Indiana region -- Merrillville, Valparaiso and Demotte. Our resident company and school have had several locations during the past 41 years. We have had a wonderful journey sharing dance for nearly four decades! We are the only dance company in NW Indiana to bring over nine full length

classical ballets to the local residents: Thumbelina, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Coppelia, Cinderella, Firebird, Gaite Parisianne and Peter Pan under the directions of Founding Artistic Director, Gloria Tuohy, MDE. Under the direction of Modern/Contemporary Artistic Director, Amanda Tuohy CDE, the dancers have performed an eclectic repertoire including hip-hop and tap to sold-out theaters for many years. At IBT, we are proud to go beyond the traditional dance school model. We have scholarships that offer financial assistance for families to be able to afford their children the gift of dance. We partner with various community organizations to encourage a vibrant community in support of the arts. Our mission to transform lives and enrich the community has laid the foundation for our biggest project - the Classical Arts Centre - in Crown Point, Indiana. We are renovating a 20,000 square foot neglected historic landmark: the former three-story Sanatorium Nurses Home in Crown Point, to create this community arts center and surrounding grounds and gardens, spearheaded by IBT founder Gloria Tuohy. The campus plan for Classical Arts Centre will be a cultural and community gathering place for performing arts and culture in Northwest Indiana. Its shared working and creative space will include a black box theatre, studio spaces, leased space to artists and arts organizations, retail space for a small café, and dance attire, public gardens and sculptures, and much more. With your support, IBT, artists and art organizations will have the opportunity to impact students and our community. We will all witness the benefits for years to come; through the development of our children, the enrichment of our citizens, and the restoration of a grand historic building.

🎭 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT — HELP US UNLOCK $50,000! 🎭The future home of the Creative Arts Centre is one step closer, and YOU ...
06/17/2026

🎭 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT — HELP US UNLOCK $50,000! 🎭

The future home of the Creative Arts Centre is one step closer, and YOU can help make it happen!

Through our Patronicity campaign, every dollar donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. That means your gift instantly doubles its impact and helps us move closer to transforming the historic Nurses' Home into a vibrant regional hub for arts, education, and community engagement.

Imagine a place where:
✨ Children discover their creativity through dance, music, theatre, and visual arts
✨ Families gather for performances and community events
✨ Artists collaborate, create, and inspire
✨ Northwest Indiana gains a destination that celebrates culture, education, and the arts

The Creative Arts Centre will preserve a historic landmark while creating opportunities for generations to come. Every donation—large or small—brings us one step closer to opening the doors to this incredible community resource.

💙 Donate today and make your gift go twice as far!
💙 Help us reach our $50,000 community goal by July 12th.
💙 Share this post and help spread the word!

Together, we can create a lasting legacy for Northwest Indiana.

📍 Donate here to Support the Creative Arts Centre Campaign

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Memories from recital 2026! 🤩Our vibrant Teen Ballet dancers, from IBT’s DeMotte studio location. This ballet class is b...
06/17/2026

Memories from recital 2026! 🤩

Our vibrant Teen Ballet dancers, from IBT’s DeMotte studio location. This ballet class is based in ISTD leveled ballet. 🧑‍🩰

Stunning performance in their end-of-year variation. Thank you, dancers! 💐

Please join us for classes starting this week at all locations! 🩰

Visit our website www.ibtnw.org for summer class information and registration!

☀️🩰 Summer is calling—and so are IBT's dance studios!Indiana Ballet Theatre’s Summer Dance Classes begin Monday, June 15...
06/13/2026

☀️🩰 Summer is calling—and so are IBT's dance studios!

Indiana Ballet Theatre’s Summer Dance Classes begin Monday, June 15, and we can’t wait to welcome dancers of all ages and experience levels. Whether your child is taking their very first class or continuing their dance journey, summer is the perfect time to build confidence, make new friends, and have fun while staying active.

✨ Grace & Strength
✨ Confidence & Discipline
✨ Creative Expression
✨ Lasting Friendships

Join us this summer and discover why IBT is where friendships grow and dancers shine.

📅 Classes begin June 15
🌟 For children and young adults, girls and boys welcome
📍 Register today at WWW.IBTNW.ORG
📞 219-755-4444

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It's RECITAL 2026! M***e to all our dancers!🌹🤩
06/06/2026

It's RECITAL 2026! M***e to all our dancers!🌹🤩

❤️ It’s RECITAL WEEKEND, folks!!We welcome you to not one, but TWO fabulous end of year showcases! To all of our beautif...
06/05/2026

❤️ It’s RECITAL WEEKEND, folks!!

We welcome you to not one, but TWO fabulous end of year showcases!

To all of our beautiful dance family~ THANK YOU!

See you for our 6-week intensive dance session!

Time to focus on our technique in classes, and also rest with family and friends after a stunningly beautiful year!

Check out Indiana Ballet Theatre’s video.

Elsa~ IBT Academy dancer who performed as a forest fairy in Swan Lake, Angel in Nutcracker, assisted with littles in reh...
05/29/2026

Elsa~

IBT Academy dancer who performed as a forest fairy in Swan Lake, Angel in Nutcracker, assisted with littles in rehearsals, and so much more!

We wish you the best as you shift onwards to your exciting future in Chicago, Elsa!

Lilly! Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, a powerful, intellectual dancer and company mentor who performed as a Swan, ...
05/29/2026

Lilly!

Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, a powerful, intellectual dancer and company mentor who performed as a Swan, Rat King, as drum major for her school, and so much more!

We wish you the best as you move onwards to your exciting path in medicine, Lilly!

Miss Grace! Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, a jazzy tap dancer and company mentor who performed as Von Rothbart, Wa...
05/29/2026

Miss Grace!

Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, a jazzy tap dancer and company mentor who performed as Von Rothbart, Waltz, and Rat King for our entire community and so much more!

We wish you the best as you shift onwards to your most fantastic journey in science, Grace!

Leah! Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, contemporary jazz dancer, IBT teacher for our sweet littkes, and company ment...
05/29/2026

Leah!

Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, contemporary jazz dancer, IBT teacher for our sweet littkes, and company mentor who performed as a Swan, Snow, Rat King, in community theater, and so much more!

We wish you the best as you move forward with your most fantastic journey, yet, Miss Leah!

Lily~ Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, a jazzy, bright and joyous dancer and company mentor who performed as a Swan,...
05/29/2026

Lily~ Kaliedoscope dancer & choreographer, a jazzy, bright and joyous dancer and company mentor who performed as a Swan, Sugar Plum, for our entire community and so much more!

We wish you the best as you shift onwards to your most fantastic journey in musical theater, Lily!

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8888 Louisiana Street
Merrillville, IN
46410

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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+12197554444

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