Ballet Summer Intensives

Ballet summer intensives in New York

5 programs in Chautauqua, New York, Williamsville. Each one links to its official page and shows the date we last checked it.

An AAB teacher adjusts a student's port de bras as she rises onto pointe at the barre in the Williamsville studio
FeaturedWilliamsville, NY

American Academy of Ballet

Summer Intensive

A concentrated week in a suburban Buffalo studio with faculty from New York City Ballet, Broadway and Boston Ballet. Students get daily technique, plus coaching in musicality, partnering and stage presence, and go home every night.

Dates
Aug 9 – Aug 13, 2027
Expected dates; final dates TBA
Ages
11+ (Ballet E through Pre-Professional)
Tuition
TBA
2026: $575 ($525 early)
Format
Day
Audition: TBDClassical balletPartnering

Checked Nov 2, 2026 · official page

New York, NY

American Ballet Theatre

New York Summer Intensive

ABT's longest and most demanding summer program runs five weeks in the Union Square studios and ends in a final performance. It's built for advanced dancers who can arrange their own housing in the city.

Dates
Jun 21 – Jul 23, 2027
Ages
12–20
Tuition
$4,450
Format
Day
Audition requiredClassical balletABT National Training Curriculum

Checked Nov 2, 2026 · official page

Chautauqua, NY

Chautauqua Institution

School of Dance, Festival & Pre-Professional

A lakeside summer, about 75 miles from Buffalo, with small studios, a supervised dorm and performances on the 4,400-seat Amphitheater stage. Patricia McBride coaches Balanchine repertoire. 2027 applications are expected to open November 1.

Dates
Jun 26 – Aug 15, 2026
Ages
11–21 by division
Tuition
See program
Format
Residential
Audition requiredClassical balletBalanchine

Checked Nov 2, 2026 · official page

New York, NY

Joffrey Ballet School

Summer Intensives (multiple tracks)

A large menu of one- to seven-week tracks in New York and other cities, from ballet to jazz and contemporary. It's a flexible choice for dancers fitting a summer around other commitments.

Dates
Jun 7 – Aug 20, 2027
Ages
Varies by track
Tuition
See program
Format
Varies
Audition: VariesClassical balletContemporary

Checked Nov 2, 2026 · official page

New York, NY

School of American Ballet

Summer Course

The training ground of New York City Ballet. Its Balanchine-rooted course is held at Lincoln Center, and students live on site in SAB's own residence hall. Every summer student is also evaluated for the winter term.

Dates
Jun 28 – Jul 30, 2027
Ages
12–18
Tuition
$4,030
Format
Residential
Audition requiredClassical balletBalanchine

Checked Nov 2, 2026 · official page

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