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Our intensive summer program is known for its rigorous daily classes and is specifically designed for qualified students. Intensive students will experience a significant improvement as they attend daily extended classes in ballet technique, pointe, and variations. They will also receive training in other dance forms, including jazz, modern, character, and contemporary, as well as specialized classes in Pilates, Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), and therapeutic conditioning, aimed at enhancing their strength, flexibility, extension, and turnout. Intensive programs are exclusively available through audition and open to dedicated, physically fit dancers who exhibit outstanding ability and potential. ​Minimum age requirement for Summer Intensives: 12 years. Click here to learn more!

Auditions are open now. Apply to Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive and experience a summer like no other. This isn’t just a summer intensive, it’s a retreat for dancers. Set on 153 acres of rolling countryside in the Hudson Valley, Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive offers a rare combination of world-class training and space to breathe, reflect, and grow. Here, dancers ages 13 - 18 train in stunning studios filled with light, surrounded by nature that inspires focus, creativity, and clarity. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Paloma Herrera, and alongside legendary faculty including Martine van Hamel and Kevin McKenzie, dancers receive personalized coaching from artists who have shaped the ballet world. If you’re looking for a summer that deepens your artistry, challenges your technique, and reconnects you with why you dance, Kaatsbaan is it.

Audition for Boston Ballet School’s 2026 Summer Dance Program Boston Ballet School’s Summer Dance Program (SDP) offers dedicated dancers ages 12–18 the opportunity to challenge themselves and refine their artistry under the guidance of world-class faculty. Designed to foster both technical excellence and personal growth, SDP combines high-level classical ballet training with exposure to contemporary and character work, conditioning, and repertoire from Boston Ballet’s professional company. Each year, the SDP Audition Tour travels across the country to identify talented young dancers ready to take the next step in their development. Students experience the discipline, passion, and precision that define Boston Ballet School’s training philosophy. Join us at an audition city near you. Register to audition today!

Ready to take your training to the next level? Auditions are now open for Nashville Ballet’s 2026 Summer Intensives — where you can challenge yourself, explore your artistry, and grow as a dancer in a supportive, professional environment. Led by School Directors Jennifer and Dmitri Kulev, Nashville Ballet’s faculty brings years of experience, insight, and inspiration to help dancers reach their full potential. With programs designed for every stage of a dancer’s development: Junior Intensive (Ages 9–13) – Build confidence and strong foundations. 5-Week Summer Intensive (Ages 12+) – Strengthen technique and explore your artistry. Contemporary Intensive – Curated by NB2 Director Maria Konrad, this program deepens your expression and contemporary skillset. Company Immersion Intensive (Ages 17–22) – Train like a professional company member, collaborate with choreographers and musicians, and perform in a final showcase. No matter where you are in your dance journey, Nashville Ballet has a program designed to help you grow. Auditions are open now!