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American Ballet Theatre: Summer Intensive
Overview
A selective, advanced ballet training program offered at three locations (New York, Florida, California) featuring intensive daily classes in ballet technique, pointe, modern, contemporary, jazz, and complementary arts, with final performances and exposure to ABT artists and repertory.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1355 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul2–5 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Multiple locations
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,050
Entering grades
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
Acceptance
Selective; audition required. Merit-based scholarships available; ABT National Training Scholar Program offers full tuition plus housing support. 58% of ABT Main Company Dancers and 8 ABT Studio Company Dancers are Summer Intensive alumni, including 6 Soloists and 11 Principal Dancers.
Application requirements
Age
Minimum 12 years old by June 22, 2026; maximum 20 years old on June 22, 2026
Training
Intermediate or advanced ballet training required
Audition
In-person audition at National Audition Tour site or video audition; only one audition per year permitted
Registration
Online pre-registration required for auditions (opens November 1, 2025)
Cost & sessions
New York: $4,350 (5 weeks, June 22–July 24). Florida: $2,775 tuition + $1,000 day fee or $3,000 room & board (3 weeks, July 13–31). California: $2,050 (2 weeks, June 15–26). Payment plans available. Limited merit-based and full scholarships available.
Financial aid
Limited number of full and partial merit-based scholarships available; all students considered at time of audition with no separate application. ABT National Training Scholar Program covers full Summer Intensive tuition plus portion of summer housing and year-round training expenses for selected scholars ages 12–18.
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