American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive

Imagine the flutter of ballerina slippers and the rhythmic echo of disciplined footsteps on a hardwood floor. This is the reality that the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive creates for your child. Hailed as one of the most fulfilling and strenuous summer dance experiences, the program concentrates on cultivating rounded dancers, specializing in classical ballet technique. These dancers aren't just twirling around; they're dedicating their summers to practice under the watchful eyes of the top-notch ABT faculty. This intense, participation-only program revolves around the crystal-clear vision of ABT's Artistic Director, Susan Jaffe and the Artistic Director of Summer Intensives, Kate Lydon. They orchestrate a symphony, uniting dedicated teachers and master guest instructors nationwide to ensure that each student grows individually, morphing into the artist they aspire to be. The summers are filled with classics, dancing to ABT's National Training Curriculum's tune. The program is available in two locations: bustling New York City and sunny Irvine, California. Each provides the dancers with a comprehensive curriculum, an opportunity to interact with ABT artists, a peek into their rich history, and an overview of their repertoire. The class sizes, although compact, are bursting with energy and talent. In sunny California, your child could potentially bask in the sun-lit Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a two-week dance immersion program. It's a golden opportunity for advanced students yearning to refine their craft under the warm Californian sun. Meanwhile, New York's vibrant pulse awaits the dancers. A lengthier five-week program conducted near Union Square, it's one of their most challenging programs intended for advanced students. Notable guest teachers include the illustrious Susan Jaffe herself, among other ABT Directors of Repertoire. So, pack their slippers and let them pirouette their way into a summer brimming with intensity, learning, and inevitable growth.