A dynamic program designed to refine young dancers' technique.
July 6 through July 31, 2026
For Dancers Ages 7-12
Pick the weeks that work for you—enroll in 1, 2, or all 4!
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.
Classes include:
Ballet, Pre-Pointe & Pointe, Modern (Afro-Caribbean, Graham, or Limón), Jazz, Musical Theater, Dance History and Stretch & Conditioning.
Plus:
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Spanish Dance series featuring world class guest faculty
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Master classes in Hip-Hop and more
Now offering two levels: Audition and Open Level
Audition Levels
For advanced-beginner to intermediate dancers with at least two years of training experience. Audition registration is now open.
Open Levels
Designed for entry-level dancers with little-to-no dance training. No audition is necessary.
For 2026 open level information and registration, please email school@ballethispanico.org.
Questions? Contact us
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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
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2026 Tuition Fees
2026 Tuition Coming Late Fall/Winter 2025
Scholarships
For those that receive a scholarship, please follow the instructions on the back of the scholarship certificate.
Scholarships are need to be claimed two weeks after the awarded date. For any additional quesitons, please reach out to school@ballethispanico.org.
Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis either at our in person auditions or one of our partnering dance competitions (UBC, Icons Dance Festival, RSIA, NYCDA, Youth Grand Prix, etc.).
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for the Junior Summer Intensive program. For those interested in financial aid, please visit our financial aid page.
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The 2025–26 School Calendar is coming soon. Check back for updates.
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)
Class 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
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