Upper Division Summer Intensive

June 8 – July 10, 2026

Elevate your ballet training to new heights with five immersive weeks packed with intensive classes and insights from esteemed faculty with a variety of guest dance experts. Experience the vibrancy of Phoenix living while honing your skills, all with the support of the Ballet Arizona family.

The Summer Intensive provides dedicated ballet students with top-tier classical training, complemented by a broad range of dance styles essential for success in today’s diverse dance world. Additionally, Ballet Arizona Studio Company members are selected directly from this program.

The School of Ballet Arizona’s Summer Intensive spans five weeks of rigorous instruction and welcomes students of intermediate and advanced levels (ladies currently training on pointe). Under the guidance of internationally acclaimed faculty, including former members of prestigious companies such as Dutch National Ballet, Zurich Ballet, Ballet de Camagüey of Cuba, Kansas City Ballet, The Washington Ballet, National Ballet of Caracas, Ballet de Monterrey, and Philadelphia Ballet, students will make significant progress in both technique and artistry.

Beyond intensive training, students experience life in Phoenix and become part of The School of Ballet Arizona community. Classes are held five days per week and cover a comprehensive curriculum, including ballet technique, pointe, men’s technique, variations, pas de deux, contemporary, modern, character, Pilates, men’s classes, and more. Our program offers a well-rounded approach to developing the versatile skills required for today’s professional dancers.

Audition for Summer Intensive

Audition Tour

Dallas, TX

Friday, January 9, 2026 | Dallax, TX

Texas Ballet Theatre

Oklahoma City, OK

Saturday, January 10, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK

OKC Ballet

Denver, CO

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Denver, CO

Colorado Ballet

NSIA - Phoenix, AZ

Sunday, January 11, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ

The School of Ballet Arizona

Salt Lake City, UT

Friday, January 16, 2026 | Salt Lake City, UT

Ballet West

New York, NY

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | New York, NY

City Center

Nashville, TN

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | Nashville, TN

Nashville Ballet

San Diego, CA

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | San Diego, CA

Golden State Ballet Academy

Los Angeles, CA

Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA

Southland Ballet

Chicago, IL

Saturday, January 31, 2026 | Chicago, IL

Joffrey Ballet Chicago

Seattle, WA

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Seattle, WA

Pacific Northwest Ballet

Kansas City, MO

Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Ballet

Houston, TX

Saturday, February 7, 2026 | Houston, TX

Vitacca School

Pittsburgh, PA

Sunday, February 8, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

San Francisco, CA

Sunday, February 22, 2026 | San Francisco, CA

San Francisco Ballet

Phoenix, AZ

Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ

The School of Ballet Arizona

Before the Audition:

Audition fee is $40, payable in cash or check – card will not be accepted
Pre-registration is encouraged, but in-person registration is available up to half an hour before class starts.
Bring a headshot photo and a full body photo in the first arabesque (required)
Ladies auditioning for the Upper Division program should bring their pointe shoes

Attire and Hair:

Female students should wear a solid color leotard and tights and have their hair in a bun.
Male students should wear fitted bottoms or tights with a fitted T-shirt.
All students should have their hair neat and off of the face.

Can’t make a live audition? Send us your video audition!

Video auditions will be accepted until April 1, 2026.

Video Auditions:

The video should be no longer than 10-15 minutes and include the following – Barre work, center work consisting of adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro.
Women – Please include pointe work demonstrating an adagio, pirouettes en dehors and en dedans.
Men – Please include tours en l’air with 2 turning combinations

Local to Phoenix? Join us for the National Summer Intensive Audition on January 11, 2026!

Registration is now open for Summer Intensive auditions!

Guest Faculty

Guest faculty information is coming soon!

Tuition and Housing

Tuition Cost

Students may register for all 5 weeks, the first 2 weeks, or the final 3 weeks of the 2025 program. Students will have classes five days per week.

Price:

$3000 for all five weeks (June 8 – July 10)
$1400 for the first two weeks (June 8 – June 19)
$2100 for the final three weeks (June 22 – July 10)

Housing Cost

Housing is offered for students interested in staying in a dorm, where meals and bussing to and from the studios will be provided. Additional fees apply.

Approximate pricing is as follows:

$4050 for all five weeks (June 8 – July 10)
$1620 for the first two weeks (June 8 – June 19)
$2430 for the final three weeks (June 22 – July 10)

Class Schedule

Classes take place from Monday through Friday between 10 am and 6 pm (starting and finishing times will vary).

Additional information is provided to students who have enrolled.

Studio Company

Studio Company Positions Available

Ballet Arizona’s Studio Company is an opportunity for students of the highest rank with the potential and desire to become professional dancers. Studio Company members gain professional exposure and train with The School of Ballet Arizona’s School Director as well as Ballet Arizona Artistic Director and staff. An indispensable and important part of their training is understudying and appearing regularly on stage with Ballet Arizona and in Studio Company productions.

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Upper Division Summer Intensive