Joffrey Ballet Chicago - Intensive - 2026 Ballet Trainee Summer Intensive

10 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601
Company affiliated
No adult program
Performance opportunity unknown
Styles: General Classical
Competitive
In Person

Description

Geared towards college-aged students, Grainger Academy’s Ballet Trainee Summer Intensive provides a unique classical ballet focused experience for students ages 18-22. Over the course of 3 weeks, students will participate in the same training curriculum as our year-round Ballet Trainee Program, taking classes in ballet, pointe, variations, repertoire, contemporary technique, modern, Pilates, and more. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage with The Joffrey Ballet company during the intensive. This well-rounded program uses a meticulous training model to focus on artistic excellence and gives unique insight into what it’s like to be a Ballet Trainee in the Grainger Academy. Just like our Ballet Trainee Program, this intensive helps prepare students for a professional dance career and culminates with a performance of the learned repertoire.

Sessions

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

18-22

Dates:

June 1st, 2026 - June 19th, 2026

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
(1)

Description:

Full Tuition

Housing

- Available

Housing (1)

Location:

21C Hotel Chicago


Description:

Housing is available at 21C Hotel Chicago for students in this intensive.

Session Description

Geared towards college-aged students, Grainger Academy’s Ballet Trainee Summer Intensive provides a unique classical ballet focused experience for students ages 18-22. Over the course of 3 weeks, students will participate in the same training curriculum as our year-round Ballet Trainee Program, taking classes in ballet, pointe, variations, repertoire, contemporary technique, modern, Pilates, and more. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage with The Joffrey Ballet company during the intensive. This well-rounded program uses a meticulous training model to focus on artistic excellence and gives unique insight into what it’s like to be a Ballet Trainee in the Grainger Academy. Just like our Ballet Trainee Program, this intensive helps prepare students for a professional dance career and culminates with a performance of the learned repertoire.

Heart
Session Information
Ages:

18-22

Dates:

July 13th, 2026 - July 31st, 2026

Men's Program?

Unknown

Tuition Options
(1)

Description:

Full Tuition

Housing

- Available

Housing (1)

Location:

21C Hotel Chicago


Description:

Housing is available at 21C Hotel Chicago for students in this intensive.

Session Description

Geared towards college-aged students, Grainger Academy’s Ballet Trainee Summer Intensive provides a unique classical ballet focused experience for students ages 18-22. Over the course of 3 weeks, students will participate in the same training curriculum as our year-round Ballet Trainee Program, taking classes in ballet, pointe, variations, repertoire, contemporary technique, modern, Pilates, and more. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage with The Joffrey Ballet company during the intensive. This well-rounded program uses a meticulous training model to focus on artistic excellence and gives unique insight into what it’s like to be a Ballet Trainee in the Grainger Academy. Just like our Ballet Trainee Program, this intensive helps prepare students for a professional dance career and culminates with a performance of the learned repertoire.

Last updated: Nov. 13, 2025