Ballet Summer Intensive

Session 1: June 9-15, 2024

Session 2: June 16-22, 2024

The outstanding faculty of the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department are once again offering a summer intensive that will challenge your technique, hone your artistic skill, and give you the opportunity to experience the most prestigious university ballet program in the nation:

The Ballet Summer Intensive, for students ages 13 to 18-years, is a program for growth and learning. It includes two 1-week sessions that can be taken together or separately, with classes scheduled Monday through Friday from 9AM-5PM. Not only will dancers experience the rigor of the profession while they prepare repertoire for performance, they will be doing so at one of the most physically intensive summer sessions in the nation! Dancers perform neoclassical and classical repertoire, as well as new works choreographed on them each week by esteemed faculty choreographers. A dorm and meal plan option adds to the university experience.

The program offers classes in technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, contemporary and modern ballet, music appreciation, ballet history, and nutrition. Students will also have the opportunity to be choreographed on and present a small studio showing each Saturday for parents and friends near and far.

Academy faculty

Sarah Wroth, director; Robin Hoover Allen; Christian Claessens; Carla Körbes; Rebecca Janes; Sasha Janes; Kyra Nichols; and Michael Vernon

For program information, please contact swroth@iu.edu or the Office of Jacobs Academy at musicsp@iu.edu.

Program requirements

No auditions are required for participation, but proficiency on pointe is mandatory. Placement sessions will occur on Mondays during the first class of each week to ensure dancers are training according to their level of study.

Fees and deadlines

Deadlines:

Application: May 9, 2024

Tuition: May 15, 2024

Fees:

Tuition:

Single Session: $900
Both Sessions: $1800

OPTIONAL: Housing

On-campus housing is available in University Halls of Residence. Ballet Summer Intensive participants will be residing in the lovely Spruce Hall. Included in the cost of housing is a Linen Package (incl. pillowcase, top and bottom sheet, two washcloths and towels; blankets available upon request) and Meal Plan:

Single Session Housing: $500
Multiple Session Housing: $1000

OPTIONAL: Commuter Meal Plan

This includes a program-provided daily lunch.

At least one option must be selected from this group.

Commuter Meal Plan (Single Session): $75
Commuter Meal Plan (Multiple Sessions): $180
I will not require pre-arranged meals

How to apply

Eligibility: Participants must be 13 to 18-years of age.
Application process: To apply, complete the online registration form. No auditions are required, and all levels of practice are accommodated.

Registration for Summer 2024 is now full. If you are interested in being put on a waitlist in case spaces open up, please contact Sarah Wroth at swroth@iu.edu

Once you have completed the previous step, please submit the Participant Agreement Form