Summer Intensives 2026 Training Pathway

Ages 9 and over

We are excited to announce our Summer 2026 Training Pathway, designed to guide dancers from individual growth to ensemble performance and Youth Ensemble placement.

This summer, Ballet East offers three connected intensives, each with a clear purpose:

  • Advance Variations Summer Intensive
    June 8–26 | Ages 9+

  • Choreography and Repertory Summer Intensive
    July 13–24 | Ages 9+

  • Youth Ensemble Summer Intensive
    July 27–August 7 | Ages 9+
    *All Youth Ensemble members and soloists for the 2026–2027 season will be selected from this intensive. Participation is required for dancers interested in ensemble placement.

Each program builds toward the next, giving dancers a clear pathway to grow, be challenged, and experience what it’s like to be part of our award-winning Ballet East Youth Ensemble.

Audition Information

Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ Ballet East 

  • Ages 9–11: 10:30 – 11:30 AM

  • Ages 12+: 11:45 – 1:00 PM

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Summer 2026 Training Pathway

Ballet East Advanced Variations Summer Intensive

June 8 - 26, 2026

Ages 13+ | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Ages 9-12 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

*Extended hours are available if needed, for childcare purposes.

This summer, Ballet East is proud to offer our Advanced Variations Summer Intensive, a focused training experience designed for dancers ready to move beyond learning steps and into mastering performance.

Unlike traditional summer intensives that emphasize volume and pace, this program prioritizes individual coaching, technical refinement, and artistic development through classical and contemporary variations.

Dancers will receive:

  • Focused coaching in classical & contemporary solo work

  • Advanced technical refinement and musicality training

  • Artistry, character, and stage presence development

  • Video review sessions and a professional photo session for portfolios

  • Audition and competition preparation in a supportive, high-level environment

This intensive is ideal for dancers preparing for competitions, auditions, or the upcoming performance season who benefit from personalized feedback and intentional growth.

Spots are limited to ensure individualized attention.

We look forward to working closely with your dancer this summer.

Tuition and Enrollment
$415 per week (Limited Spots – No Early Bird Discounts)

Drop-In Rate: $30 per hour (If space permits)

Add-ons:

  • Additional Individual Coaching Sessions: TBA

  • Photoshoot Session: TBA

Ballet East Choreography and Repertory Summer Intensive

July 13 - 24, 2026

Ages 9+ | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This summer, Ballet East invites dancers to join our Choreography and Repertory Summer Intensive, a dynamic, performance-driven program centered on working as a collective ensemble.

Designed for dancers who thrive in group settings, this intensive focuses on learning and performing classical and contemporary repertory quickly and effectively—just as dancers are expected to do in professional rehearsal environments.

Dancers will experience:

  • Learning multiple ballets and repertory works throughout the intensive

  • Training in ensemble awareness, spacing, timing, and musical unity

  • Being challenged to learn choreography quickly and efficiently

  • Partnering fundamentals and supported partnering work (level appropriate)

  • Artistic coaching that encourages individuality while strengthening group cohesion

  • Emphasis on adaptability, professionalism, and rehearsal efficiency

  • Weekly in-studio performances to build confidence and stage experience

To support performance readiness, the program also includes:

  • Daily stretching and flexibility training

  • Strengthening, conditioning, and cross-training for injury prevention

  • Rehearsal endurance and stamina development

This intensive is ideal for dancers who want to:

  • Improve performance confidence on stage

  • Strengthen corps and ensemble skills

  • Experience what it’s like to rehearse and perform as part of a cohesive group

  • Prepare for more advanced performance and ensemble opportunities

  • Continue developing technique while growing as both a dancer and an artist

The Choreography and Repertory Intensive offers a true studio-to-stage experience, helping dancers grow not only as individuals but as essential members of an ensemble. 

Tuition and Enrollment
Full Day (9 AM – 4 PM, Mon–Fri) – Includes Weekly Performances
Early Bird: $525/week (Paid in full by March 1)
Regular Rate: $550/week (Paid in full by May 1)

Half Day (9 AM – 12 PM, Mon–Fri) – Ballet-Only, No Performances: $375/week (Paid in full by May 1)

Drop-In Options (Space Permitting)
Per Day: $175
Hourly Rate: $30

Ballet East Youth Ensemble Summer Intensive

July 27 - August 7, 2026

Ages 9+ | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Train Together. Exceed Expectations. Become an Ensemble Member.

We are pleased to introduce the Ballet East Youth Ensemble Summer Intensive, the culminating program of our Summer 2026 Training Pathway and the official selection and creation period for our award-winning Ballet East Youth Ensemble.
Required for all dancers interested in Ballet East Youth Ensemble or Youth Ensemble 2 for the 2026/2027 season.

This immersive intensive is designed for dancers who are ready to experience what it truly means to train, rehearse, and perform as part of a professional-caliber ensemble. All ensemble works for the upcoming season will be created during this intensive, and all ensemble members and soloists for the 2026–2027 season will be selected exclusively from this program.

This intensive is designed to:

  • Assess dancers for Youth Ensemble and Youth Ensemble 2 placement

  • Create all ensemble works for the 2026/2027 performance and competition season

  • Select ensemble members and soloists for the upcoming year

  • Establish expectations, work ethic, and artistic standards for the season ahead

  • Elevate dancers through advanced training that prepares them for competitions, auditions, and future opportunities.

Participation is required for any dancer wishing to be considered for Youth Ensemble placement.

What dancers will experience: 

  • A rehearsal process that mirrors professional company expectations

  • All group choreography will be staged during the intensive

  • Emphasis on precision, musical unity, and collective responsibility

  • Daily technique and conditioning classes

  • Rehearsal stamina and mental endurance development

  • Increased expectations for correction retention and adaptability

  • Training as a committed team, not as individuals

  • Accountability to the group and shared artistic responsibility

  • Understanding ensemble roles, featured casting, and performance dynamics

  • Building trust, awareness, and cohesion on and off stage


Faculty will assess dancers on:

  • Technical consistency and growth

  • Performance quality and stage presence

  • Musicality and ensemble awareness

  • Work ethic, focus, professionalism, and coachability

  • Ability to contribute positively to a team-driven environment

Selections will be made for:

  • Ballet East Youth Ensemble

  • Youth Ensemble 2

  • Soloist opportunities for the 2026–2027 season

This intensive provides dancers with a clear, transparent pathway into Ballet East’s performance ensembles while preparing them for the expectations of a demanding and rewarding season ahead.

Tuition and Enrollment
Full Day (9 AM – 4 PM, Mon–Fri) – Includes Weekly Performances
Early Bird: $525/week (Paid in full by March 1)
Regular Rate: $550/week (Paid in full by May 1)

Half Day (9 AM – 12 PM, Mon–Fri) – Ballet-Only, No Performances: $375/week (Paid in full by May 1)

Drop-In Options (Space Permitting)
Per Day: $175
Hourly Rate: $30

AUDITION IN PERSON

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BY CONTACTING BALLET EAST 561.683.0096 info@balleteastfl.com

Can’t audition in person? Please see the video audition requirements below. If you’re unable to submit a full video audition, we also accept recent variation videos.

Envision yourself fully immersed in summer programs, committed to nurturing your growing body and mind with passion, purpose, and perseverance. Dedicated to fostering a dynamic and professional environment that empowers dancers in their exploration of creativity and artistic growth. Through a thoughtfully curated repertoire, you'll gain a deeper understanding of artistic expression while honing and expanding your performance skills.

Engage in the collaborative process of creating new works, refine both your solo and ensemble techniques, and prepare to excel in the upcoming season.

Take the appropriate steps to build a sound foundation by participating in classes and performances, introducing you to concepts proven by science to enhance your development holistically. This new understanding will accelerate your growth as a dancer and an individual.

Explore the professional dance world by engaging in master classes and inspiring Q & A sessions taught by world-renowned dance professionals.

You will also form lasting bonds with your dance besties during classes and rehearsals. 

But most of all, cherish the impactful life skills you have learned that will help shape your future. 

Together, we will celebrate your every success so that you feel supported as you face each new challenge. Finally, our passion and priority are to see you flourish as an artist.

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Maximize Your Training – Take All Three Programs!

Begin your summer with the Variations Intensive to gain a deeper understanding of your abilities and elevate your artistry. Then move into the Choreography and Repertory Intensive, where you’ll refine your technique, enhance performance quality, and strengthen your stage presence. Finally, end the summer strong with the Youth Ensemble Intensive—an immersive, professional-style experience that places you in a supportive, inspiring community.

Together, these intensives will challenge you to push beyond your limits and set you up for success in the new season.

This is your chance to train smarter, perform stronger, and start the year on your best foot.

The Full Experience

At its core, the program at Ballet East is a carefully curated 10+ year journey designed to facilitate the complete realization of powerful cognitive, technical, artistic, emotional, and social skills that form the foundation for your child’s future. We place an enormous amount of importance on the continuation of your child’s education and the consistency of their training. Due to the structure of the curriculum, it is not permitted for families taking part in summer studies to “pause” their child’s progress and tuition to rejoin mid-session due to vacation or travel. The curriculum is based on sequential learning; therefore, if your child decides to drop in mid-session, they will be asked to continue during the following session.

Curriculum for Summer Programs

The curriculum for the Repertoire Intensive will include Ballet Technique, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, Pas de Deux, Contemporary, Choreography Workshops, Plyometrics, Progressing Ballet Technique, Strength and Stretch, Repertoire, Composition, and more!

FAQ

  • Registering for the Repertoire Intensive is simple! Please note that this program will fill to capacity and the spaces are available on a first come first serve basis.

    If you are a new or returning summer student, please fill out the registration form by following the link click here. Once you complete the registration form and select the program sessions, please upload your photos by clicking on the upload photos link here and complete the form.

    If you are a current student, please sign into your parent portal by following the link here and click on "find classes" you will then select the programs and sessions that you are interested in attending.

  • Please ensure that your images do not exceed 10MB in total (for all photographs).

    All photographs must be uploaded onto the online application forms located here. Remember to name each individual image and adhere to the requirements shown below.

    Emailed photographs are not accepted. The positions shown in the example photos for the Summer Repertoire Intenisve are visual guidelines for the required photo uploads for new and returning summer students.

    It is not a requirement to use a professional photographer, however we advise you to transfer images from your phone (if used) onto a laptop or pc to upload onto the online application.

    The photos that are required for all new and returning summer students that aren't currently enrolled at Ballet East are as follows:

    1. A 4x6 or 5x7 digital headshot

    1. A 4x6 or 5x7 photo tendu à la seconde (solid background)

    1. A 4x6 or 5x7 photo in fist arabesque (solid background)

  • During the summer female students are required to wear a black leotard and pink tights or skin tone tights that match the color of the student's ballet/pointe shoes. For males, please wear a white fitted t-shirt, black full length ballet tights with black shoes or white shoes and socks.

    All jewelry should be removed prior to entering the classroom for safety reasons. Stud earrings or small dangle earrings are permitted.

  • Students are asked to work with several additional materials during the Summer Repertoire Intensive. These materials will be outlined in a welcome email that will be received by June 1st, 2025.

  • We are conveniently located just west of Florida's Turnpike at 2365 Vista Parkway STE 7 West Palm Beach, FL 33411.

    For your convenience, we have included a link for driving directions to the studio, please click here.

  • The deadline to apply for the Summer Repertoire Intensive is June 1st, 2025 or when the program fills to capacity.

  • We find that many summer students become our forever students! Registering for the year-round program is simple. At the completion of your summer studies, you will be invited to view the exciting news and programs we will have available for our following season. Your child will be recommended for the program that best suits where they are in their journey and you will have the opportunity to register online.

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