Summer Intensive Programs
Summer Training Pathway Intensives
Ages 9+
Our Summer Training Pathway is designed to guide dancers from individual growth to ensemble performance and Youth Ensemble placement. Train with award-winning educators, including recipients of the 2026 YAGP Outstanding Teacher Award.
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.
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 and contemporary solo work with advanced technical refinement, artistry development, and stage presence training. Includes video review, professional photo session and audition/competition prep in a supportive environment. Ideal for dancers seeking personalized feedback and intentional growth.
Spots are limited to ensure individualized attention.
We look forward to working closely with your dancer this summer.
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.
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 learn multiple ballets and repertory works while developing ensemble awareness, spacing, timing and musical unity. Training includes quickly learning choreography, partnering fundamentals and artistic coaching that balances individuality with group cohesion. Daily stretching, conditioning and cross-training build stamina and prevent injury. Weekly in-studio performances strengthen stage confidence. Ideal for dancers looking to improve performance skills, strengthen ensemble work and experience professional rehearsal dynamics in a cohesive group setting.
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.
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.
Dancers experience a professional rehearsal process emphasizing precision, musical unity and collective responsibility. Daily technique and conditioning classes build stamina and mental endurance. Faculty will assess technical consistency, performance quality, musicality, work ethic and ability to contribute positively in a team 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.
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.
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Registering for the Summer Intensives 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.
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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 Intensives 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) to a laptop or PC to upload them to the online application.
The photos that are required for all new and returning summer students who 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 first arabesque (solid background)
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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.
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Students are asked to work with several additional materials during the Summer Intensive. These materials will be outlined in a welcome email that will be received by June 1st, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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The deadline to apply for the Summer Intensives is June 1st, 2026, or when the program fills to capacity.
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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.