SUMMER 2015
Dance Auditions/Workshops/Intensives/Scholarships:
 Joffrey Ballet School Summer Programs
http://www.joffreyballetschool.com/summer-programs.html
o Offers 20 different summer programs ranging in: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Youth
Ballet, & Broadway Musical Theater intensives
o Intensives are offered in NYC, San Francisco, Denver, Georgia, LA, Dallas, Miami,
Italy, & Russia
o Intensives take place in June, July, & August
o Ages range from 10-25
o Auditions are required—January 10th, Margo Dean School of Ballet in Fort Worth
 Orlando Ballet Summer Intensive (Orlando, FL)
http://www.orlandoballet.org/school/summer-intensive.html
o June 22-July 24
o Students dance an average of 6 hours per day Monday through Friday and an
additional 2.5 hours on Saturdays. Both programs place a strong emphasis on ballet
technique training, but also offer supplementary classes in Partnering,
Stretching/Conditioning, Modern, Contemporary, and Jazz
o Auditions are required—January 16th, Ballet Academy of Texas in Coppell
 The School of American Ballet Summer Course (New York City)
https://sab.org/summer_course/overview/
o June 29-August 1
o For intermediate and advanced students, 12 to 18 years old who are at a stage of
technical advancement proportionate to their age and who have the physical
qualifications suited to the demands of classical dance. Students cannot be younger
than 12 or older than 18 by July 31.
o Auditions are required—January 17th, Chamberlain School of Ballet in Plano
 Ballet Austin Academy Summer Intensive (Austin)
http://www.balletaustin.org/academy/intensive.php
o Senior summer intensive program offers two 3-week sessions or one 6-week session of
study for serious students ages 11-22.
o Junior summer intensive program offers one 2-week session of study for serious
students ages 9-13.
o Offered: ballet technique, pointe, variations, men’s class, partnering and repertoire;
students take classes with well established modern, jazz and theatre dance teachers
o Auditions are required
 Under age 11 submit an audition DVD
 Ages 11-22—January 19th, Chamberlain School of Performing Arts in Plano
 Oklahoma City Ballet Summer Intensive (Oklahoma City)
http://okcballet.com/school/summerintensive/
o Open to students aged 13-23 years old
o Women should have been on pointe for at least two years
o Students may attend a three or six week session
 June 8-July 17; June 8-June 25; June 30-July 17
o Apprentices for Oklahoma City Ballet’s 2015-2016 Season may be selected from the
summer intensive
o Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Men’s Technique, Variations, Partnering, Composition,
Jazz, Modern, Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition, Dance History, and Injury Prevention
o Auditions are required—January 24th, Ballet Academy of Texas in Coppell
 Rockettes Summer Intensive/Summer Dance Program (New York City)
http://www.rockettes.com/dance/rockettes-summer-intensive.html
o 7 different intensive weeks to choose from—see online
o Auditions are required—Dallas, January 24th (register online)
o Must be at least 14 years of age (by June 14, 2015) with a minimum of 5 years training
in tap, jazz, and ballet and must attend a live audition or submit a video audition
o One week of intensive study with the Rockettes and a Rockettes
Director/Choreographer
o Six hours of class daily with emphasis on Rockettes choreography (Theater Dance,
Jazz, Tap, Kick Line, Formations, Performance and Audition Technique)
 Pacific Northwest Ballet (Seattle, WA)
http://www.pnb.org/PNBSchool/Classes/SummerCourse/#Classes
o July 6-August 7
o Ages 12-18
o Students attend class Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from
9:00am-3:30 pm.
o Classes offered in a variety of levels: Technique, Pointe, Jazz, Character, Modern,
Pilates, Flamenco, Partnering
o Auditions are required—January 25th, Chamberlain School of Ballet in Plano
 American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Texas Summer Intensive (Austin)
http://www.abt.org/education/nationalaudition.asp
o July 6-July 31, University of Texas at Austin
o Geared toward strengthening and refining technique for intermediate and advanced
dancers, ages 12-18
o Auditions are required—January 25th, Ballet Academy of Texas in Coppell
 University of North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Dance Intensives
(Salem, NC)
http://www.uncsa.edu/summersession/dance.htm
o For intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 – 21
o Comprehensive Dance Intensive—June 21-July 25
 Ages 14-21
 Rooted in classical ballet and modern dance traditions, this training program
offers an exposure to a variety of dance forms to optimize proficiency,
versatility, and creativity
 Auditions are required—January 19th, Ballet Academy of Texas in Coppell
o Classical Ballet Intensive—June 21-July 25
 Designed to give students aged 12 – 21 an immersive experience in traditional
Ballet Technique, Pointe, Men’s Class, Pas de Deux, Character, and Classical
Repertory taught by UNCSA faculty and our distinguished guest artists.
 Other classes offered will include Yoga, Acting, Somatics, Music, Hip-Hop
Repertory, and Jazz Repertory.
 Auditions are required—January 19th, Ballet Academy of Texas in Coppell
o Commercial Dance Intensive—July 12-July 25
 Ages 13+
 Will focus on the specific genres of dance needed for a career in the
commercial dance field including Jazz, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, and
Contemporary styles
 Additional classes in Acting, Ballet, Voice, Rockette/heels, and Dance for Film
will be included.
 Video audition is required—deadline is February 1st
 Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensive (Fort Worth)
http://www.texasballettheater.org/content/summer-intensive-general-information
o June 22-July 24, Texas Christian University in Fort Worth
o Ages 12-21
o Schedule includes ballet technique, pointe, men’s class, variations, and jazz
o Texas Ballet Theater's Summer Intensive offers aspiring, qualified students an
opportunity to advance their ballet education through the Company
o Auditions are required—February 21st, Texas Ballet Theater in Fort Worth
o Limited scholarships are awarded at the sole discretion of Texas Ballet Theater
Artistic Staff and the School. All students are considered for merit-based scholarships
and there is no application process.
 The Ailey School Summer Intensive (New York City)
http://www.theaileyschool.edu/home/programs/summer-intensive/2014-school-summer-intensiveprogram
o Junior Division Intensive (Ages 11-15), June 29-July 31
 Students take daily ballet classes supplemented by additional modern and jazz
classes. Advanced girls may also take pointe; advanced boys may take boys'
ballet.
o Professional Division Intensive (Ages 16-25), June 29-August 7
 The weekly curriculum includes a daily ballet class, and a daily modern
technique class of either Horton and/or Graham–based modern.
 A distinct variety of supplementary techniques include jazz, Dunham
technique, hip-hop, tap, body conditioning, yoga, Gyrokinesis®, barre à terre
and repertory or elective workshops.
o Auditions are required (live or video)—Live audition in Norman, OK at The University
of Oklahoma, March 7th; video audition deadline is April 1st
 Debbie Allen Dance Academy Summer Intensive (Los Angeles)
http://debbieallendanceacademy.com/intensives/summer-intensive/
o June 28-July 26
o 8 to 25 years of age
o Classes are 6 days a week from 9 am to 4 pm in a comprehensive dance program that
includes Ballet, Character, Horton, Graham, Dunham, Jazz, Tap, Flamenco, Hip Hop
and Musical Theater
o Auditions are required and are only offered in LA or through online video submission
 Broadway Dance Center Summer Workshop (New York City)
http://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/workshops/summer_workshop/index.shtml
o Three series to choose from: July 9-12 (ages 10-20); July 16-19 (ages 13-25); July
30-August 2 (ages 10-27)
o Audition not required
o Must register online
o Includes:
 11.5 hours of class with chosen workshop instructor
 2 additional master classes with dance industry professionals
 Improvisation/Freestyle class
 Audition Class with NYC Casting Agent
 Mock Audition including a personal evaluation from a panel of professionals
 5 Drop-in classes
 American Dance Festival Summer Workshops (Durham, NC)
http://americandancefestival.org/education/school/2015-school-summer-home-draft/
Workshops held at Duke University in Durham, NC
Auditions are not required; must apply online by May 1st
Scholarships available (deadline: April 1st)
Six Week School Workshop—ages 16+
 June 11-July 25
 Courses offered reflect the traditions of modern dance as well as the new and
risky explorations that push the art form forward (Modern, Ballet, Composition,
Improvisation, Yoga, Repertory).
 Possibilities abound with up to forty classes a day and a roster of seventy
faculty members.
 Students create and personalize their own schedules
o Three Week School Workshop—ages 12-16
 July 5-July 24
 Students take one dance somatics class and three technique classes a day,
Monday through Friday, with additional classes scheduled on weekends and
select evenings.
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Scholarship opportunities for summer workshops/intensives:
 Dance Council of North Texas
http://thedancecouncil.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=752324&module_id=109136
o Offers multiple BALLET, MODERN, JAZZ, & TAP scholarships ranging from $500$4,000 (many covering room & board) for young emerging professionals (ages 1221) in the field of dance
***For more information (auditions, dates, tuition, requirements, etc.),
please visit the corresponding websites***