Junior Summer Intensive

4-Week Pre-Professional Program
Audition and Open Levels

A dynamic program designed to refine technique and prepare young dancers for the professional stage.

TWO NEW LEVELS: AUDITION AND OPEN LEVEL -  BOTH FOR STUDENTS AGES 7 TO 12

PROGRAM DATES: JULY 7 - AUGUST 1, 2025

The Junior Summer Intensive program challenges students to develop their versatility by strengthening their Ballet, Spanish Dance, and Modern dance techniques. With an emphasis on holistic dance training, this summer intensive will develop the students’ artistic skills through specialized forums and a rigorous schedule of diverse class offerings.

The Junior Summer Intensive is now offered in two levels: Audition and Open Level.


Audition Level is for Advanced Beginner to Intermediate dancers with at least two years of training experience. Check out the Auditions page for more information. Students must first audition, be accepted into the program, or be awarded a scholarship in order to register.

Open Level is designed for entry-level dancers with little to no dance training. Students will receive the Junior Summer Intensive training developing a strong foundation for further dance exploration. To register, please visit Mindbody for tuition details. Contact us for more information.

Classes include:

Ballet, Pre-Pointe & Pointe, Modern (Afro-Caribbean, Graham, or Limón), Jazz, Musical Theater, Dance History and Stretch & Conditioning.

Plus:

  • Spanish Dance series featuring world class guest faculty
  • Master classes in Hip-Hop and more

Auditions are required for enrollment and scholarships

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Learn more about our program requirements, pricing, and how to sign up

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SAMPLE SCHEDULE

 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

12:15pm-12:45pm
1:00pm-2:10pm
2:15pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-3:40pm
3:40pm-4:50pm
5:00pm-6:00pm

Stretch & Conditioning
Ballet & Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Dance History
Break
Spanish Dance
Jazz, Afro-Caribbean, Musical Theater, or Hip-Hop

 Tuesday and Thursday

12:15pm-1:25pm
1:30pm-2:40pm
2:40pm-3:20pm
3:20pm-4:05pm
4:25pm-5:25pm
5:30pm-6:00pm

Spanish Dance
Afro Caribbean, Modern, or Contemporary
Dance History
Break
Ballet Technique
Stretch & Conditioning

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

2025 Tuition

WEEKS

JULY 7 - AUG 1

4 Weeks (full-program)

3 Weeks

2 Weeks

1 Week

VIP DISCOUNT PRICE

if paid in full by 4/01/25

$2,000

$1,688

$1,238

$675

EARLY BIRD PRICE

if paid in full by 5/01/25

$2,250

$1,875

$1,375

$738

REGULAR PRICE

if paid in full by 6/01/25

$2,400

$2,080

$1,500

$800

FINANCIAL AID

Tuition Assistance is available for our Summer Intensive families. To learn more about Tuition Assistance, visit this page.

2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR

What to bring for the Junior Summer Intensive

  • Snacks (Nuts and snacks containing nuts are prohibited)
  • Non-Glass Water Bottle
  • Street Shoes (For outside of studios and common areas)

DRESS CODE

Female Students

  • Base (All Classes)
    • Any style solid black leotard (no color-piping/design) and flesh-toned convertible tights
    • Hair secured neatly away from face; no loose hair
    • No jewelrey; studs that do not hang past the earlobe or go under the earlobe are permitted
    • Optional Warm-Ups: If the studio is cold, black fitted warm-ups or BH branded items and sweatpants are permitted for the first 10-minutes of class.
       
  • Ballet & Pre-Pointe/Pointe
    • Flesh tone ballet and pointe shoes (pointe shoes are ONLY permitted for students with prior pointe experience)
       
  • Spanish Dance
    • Black flamenco/character ankle length skirt
    • Black flamenco shoes (character shoes permissable)
    • Castanets
       
  • Contemporary Forms and Stretch & Conditioning
    • Black convertible tights (worn over leotard and base tights)
    • Bare feet
       
  • Additional Recommended Dancwear and Footwear:
    • Sneakers and sweatpants, (hip-hop), socks (contemporary), ballroom/character shoes (salsa), and jazz shoes (jazz; lyrical)
       
  • Additional Recommended Items:
    • Yoga mat, stretch bands, and knee pads

Male Students

  • Base (All Classes)
    • Black or white fitted t-shirt or tank
    • Black mens tights
    • Dance belt (quilted recommended)
    • Hair secured neatly away from face; no loose hair
    • No jewelrey; studs that do not hang past the earlobe or go under the earlobe are permitted
    • Optional Warmups: If the studio is cold, black fitted warm-ups or BH branded items or sweatpants are permitted for the first 10-minutes of class
       
  • Ballet & Pre-Pointe/Pointe
    • Black or white socks
    • Black or white ballet shoes (must match color of socks)
       
  • Spanish Dance
    • Black jazz pants
    • Black Flamenco boots or hard-soled shoes
    • Castanets
       
  • Contemporary Forms and Stretch & Conditioning
    • Solid black tights
    • Bare feet
       
  • Additional Recommended Dancwear and Footwear:
    • Sneakers and sweatpants, (hip-hop), socks (contemporary), ballroom/character shoes (salsa), and jazz shoes (jazz; lyrical)
       
  • Additional Recommended Items:
    • Yoga mat, stretch bands, and knee pads

For any additional support or questions on the best dress code, please email the school at school@ballethispanico.org

For external dancewear retailers*, click here.

*Ballet Hispánico is not affiliated with, nor does it receive any compensation from, the retailers we list or recommend to parents.

Ballet Hispánico is an accredited institutional member of the:

National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Ste. 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248 | (703) 437-0700

Have a question?

Contact the School of Dance Office at school@ballethispanico.org

Junior Summer Intensive: Ages 7-12


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