Indiana University - Intensive - 2026 Ballet Summer Intensive

107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405
No Audition Required
30 hours/week
Not company affiliated
No adult program
Performance opportunity unknown
Styles: General Classical, Balanchine
Competitive
Financial Aid
Scholarship
In Person

Description

The outstanding faculty of the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department are once again offering a summer intensive that will challenge your technique, hone your artistic skill, and give you the opportunity to experience the most prestigious university ballet program in the nation: The Ballet Summer Intensive, for students ages 13 to 18-years, is a program for growth and learning. It includes two 1-week sessions that can be taken together or separately, with classes scheduled Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. Not only will dancers experience the rigor of the profession while they prepare repertoire for performance, they will be doing so at one of the most physically intensive summer sessions in the nation! Dancers perform neoclassical and classical repertoire, as well as new works choreographed on them each week by esteemed faculty choreographers. A dorm and meal plan option adds to the university experience. The program offers classes in technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, contemporary and modern ballet, music appreciation, ballet history, and nutrition. Students will also have the opportunity to be choreographed on and present a small studio showing each Saturday for parents and friends near and far.

Sessions

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

13-18

Dates:

June 7th, 2026 - June 13th, 2026

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
(1)

Description:

$1000 per week

Housing

- Available

Housing (1)

Location:

Indiana University Spruce Hall


Description:

On-campus housing is available in University Halls of Residence. Ballet Summer Intensive participants will be residing in the lovely Spruce Hall. Included in the cost of housing is a Linen Package (incl. pillowcase, top and bottom sheet, two washcloths and towels; blankets available upon request) and Meal Plan

Session Description

The Ballet Summer Intensive, for students ages 13 to 18-years, is a program for growth and learning. It includes two 1-week sessions that can be taken together or separately, with classes scheduled Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. Not only will dancers experience the rigor of the profession while they prepare repertoire for performance, they will be doing so at one of the most physically intensive summer sessions in the nation! Dancers perform neoclassical and classical repertoire, as well as new works choreographed on them each week by esteemed faculty choreographers. A dorm and meal plan option adds to the university experience. The program offers classes in technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, contemporary and modern ballet, music appreciation, ballet history, and nutrition. Students will also have the opportunity to be choreographed on and present a small studio showing each Saturday for parents and friends near and far.

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

13-18

Dates:

June 14th, 2026 - June 20th, 2026

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
(1)

Description:

$1000 per week

Housing

- Available

Housing (1)

Location:

Indiana University Spruce Hall


Description:

On-campus housing is available in University Halls of Residence. Ballet Summer Intensive participants will be residing in the lovely Spruce Hall. Included in the cost of housing is a Linen Package (incl. pillowcase, top and bottom sheet, two washcloths and towels; blankets available upon request) and Meal Plan

Session Description

The Ballet Summer Intensive, for students ages 13 to 18-years, is a program for growth and learning. It includes two 1-week sessions that can be taken together or separately, with classes scheduled Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. Not only will dancers experience the rigor of the profession while they prepare repertoire for performance, they will be doing so at one of the most physically intensive summer sessions in the nation! Dancers perform neoclassical and classical repertoire, as well as new works choreographed on them each week by esteemed faculty choreographers. A dorm and meal plan option adds to the university experience. The program offers classes in technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, contemporary and modern ballet, music appreciation, ballet history, and nutrition. Students will also have the opportunity to be choreographed on and present a small studio showing each Saturday for parents and friends near and far.

Last updated: Oct. 26, 2025