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Ballet Summer Intensives near you

Summer intensives are immersive programs — usually a week to several weeks over the summer — that pack in daily technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, and rehearsal to move a dancer forward quickly. Some are run by a dancer's home studio; many are hosted by companies and schools and draw students from across the country, sometimes by audition. Beyond the training, they're a chance to work with new teachers, meet dancers from elsewhere, and get an honest sense of one's level. It suits committed students wanting to accelerate, and older dancers exploring pre-professional paths. Expect long, focused days, expect noticeable progress in a short time, and expect the details — dates, ages, levels, residential or day, and audition requirements — to vary a lot, so check each program directly. The 2,331 studios below offer ballet summer intensives — use the map to find the closest one, or browse by state.

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Program labels come from each studio's own website and students' reviews; class schedules and levels change, so check the studio's timetable before you go.

Top-rated studios for ballet summer intensives

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count.

Peridance Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 750 reviews

126 E 13th St, New York, NY

Classes around $24

Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

Veteran theatrical retailer supplying shoes, dancewear & accessories for adults & children.

Art & Soul School of Creative & Performing ARTS

5 ★★★★★ 457 reviews

2323 Chanate Rd, Santa Rosa, CA

🩰 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 2–7

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

Spark School Of Music and Dance

5 ★★★★★ 391 reviews

11209 Commerce Dr N, Champlin, MN

Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

Bloom School of Music and Dance

5 ★★★★★ 385 reviews

2116 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

🩰 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 3–18

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

Lua Dance Club Studio

5 ★★★★★ 354 reviews

4091 William Flinn Hwy Ste 300, Allison Park, PA

🩰 Free trial class — check their site

Ballet school Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie, MD

Kids & teens nurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performancesclean, beautiful studio

Casual performing arts theater hosting concerts, recitals, and other live acts.

Miami Fine Arts Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 359 reviews

3191 Coral Wy #104, Miami, FL

Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

Miami Dance and Music Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 347 reviews

8761 Coral Wy, Miami, FL

Ballet school Kids & teens Private lessons strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

The Studance Lab

4.9 ★★★★★ 316 reviews

1050 N Fairway Dr G101, Avondale, AZ

🩰 Free trial class — check their site

Ages 5–17 Classes around $50

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - River Ridge

4.9 ★★★★★ 310 reviews

2020 Dickory Ave Ste 200, Harahan, LA

Ages 6–9

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivewell-run & communicative

West Chester Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 312 reviews

8107 Market Pl Dr, West Chester Township, OH

Ages 2–18 Classes around $70

Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

Latin Groove Dance Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 287 reviews

440 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ

🩰 Free trial class — check their site

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitive

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