Vaganova training of classical ballet
Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas
Ages 3 and up
We are accepting Step Up Home School students
Accepting New Students now!
IBF is seeking male and female ballet dancers from across the area to be part of this exciting upcoming year. Three exciting full length ballets are planned for our 2024/2025 Season. If you are a dancer seeking performance opportunities on the gulf coast’s biggest stages, contact us today.
International Ballet of Florida welcomes some of ballet’s brightest stars to join them on stage every year, and students of all ages get to experience this unique and special opportunity as a part of IBF’s mission to share the love and appreciation of the classical ballet art form.
Call: (941) 962-6607 Email: [email protected]
Upcoming Performances
Don Quixote
The Mahaffey Theater
NEW DATE
May 24 (Saturday) 1:00 pm
International Ballet of Florida presented exquisite original version full length ballet of Don Quixote at the beautiful Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, FL. Set to the virtuoso score of Ludwig Minkus, witness an array of incredible guest artists including multi-winning gold medalist Young Gyu Choi, Principal Dancer of Het National Ballet and Prima Ballerina Olesia Shaytanova of Lithuanian National Ballet in their signature roles of Kitri and Basilio. Denys Nedak, international Guest Artist, Principal Dancer of Atlanta Ballet, People’s Artist of the Ukraine as Espada plus many more from around the world as they take the stage in this legendary story. Join in this adventurous love story that is equal parts comedy and romance making it a perfect night for the entire family.
Summer Programs 2025
International Ballet of Florida’s summer intensive program is geared towards students looking to gain strength, deepen their artistry and improve their training in the Vaganova method.
CONTACT US
(941) 359-1025
(941) 962-6607
You can purchase all your dance wear below from The DanceWEAR Shoppe
(941) 312-6312
315 Interstate Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240
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IBF Mission Statement
The International Ballet of Florida mission is to share the love and appreciation of classical ballet art with Florida residents and guests via creating live productions in collaboration with international dancers, composers and choreographers and offering world class professional classical ballet training with unique performing opportunities to students of all ages and abilities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
Community Partners and Sponsors
IBF is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Art and Culture and the FL Council on Arts and Culture.
