Summer Intensive
BalletMet’s Summer Intensives are specially designed for dancers who are ready to take their technique to the next level. With a robust class offering taught by our roster of distinguished faculty and guest teachers, our Summer Intensives set dancers up for year-round success.
Summer 2026 Dates have been announced!
-Classical & Contemporary Partnering Intensive – June 10-20, 2026
-5-Week Intensive – June 22-July 24, 2026
-3-Week Intensive – June 22-July 10, 2026
-Company Rep Week – July 26-31, 2026
-Junior Intensive – August 3-7, 2026
Register Here!
The audition fee is $10 for year-round BalletMet students and $35 for non-BalletMet students.
Summer Programs
Classical & Contemporary Partnering June 10-20, 2026 Ages 15-20
This intensive will focus on the instruction of pas de deux and partnering technique for ballet and contemporary dance forms. Dancers ages 15-20 years old are welcome in this program. Ladies are required to have advanced pointe technique and men will focus on perfecting their partnering skills. A typical day in the intensive will consist of 1.5 hours of classical ballet technique, ballet pas de deux technique, ballet pas de deux repertoire, and an introduction to contemporary partnering class. Partnering is a fundamental skill which is required in order to become a professional dancer. This intensive will help bring dancers the versatility that dance companies require today.
As an add-on to the 5 week program, tuition is $1,400 and housing is $1,350.
Tuition for the partnering intensive alone, or as an add-on to the 3 week program, is $1,500 and housing is $1,450.
A non-refundable and non-transferable tuition deposit of $300 and housing deposit of $200 is due upon acceptance.
Housing balance is due by March 24. You may choose to pay the tuition balance in full by April 24 or split it into two installments made on March 24 and April 24.
5-Week Intensive June 22 - July 24 Ages 12-20
Classes are taught by BalletMet faculty and guests. Students attend classes Monday – Saturday between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM with 35 to 40 hours of training a week. The core curriculum includes technique, variations, pointe for girls, repertoire and supplementary classes in modern, jazz, yoga, flamenco and Pilates.
A final performance showing in the BalletMet performance space will take place at the end of the intensive.
But it isn’t all work! There will be fun outings around the city for residential students as well.
Tuition: $3,050
Housing: $3,500
A non-refundable and non-transferable tuition deposit of $750 and housing deposit of $250 is due upon acceptance.
Housing balance is due by March 24. You may choose to pay the tuition balance in full by April 24 or split it into two installments made on March 24 and April 24.
3-Week Intensive June 22 - July 10 Ages 12-20
Students in the 3-Week Intensive will join the first three weeks of the 5-week program. This shortened version allows for more flexibility and all the same benefits apply with the exception of the final performance.
Tuition: $1,950
Housing: $2,250
A non-refundable and non-transferable tuition deposit of $750 and housing deposit of $250 is due upon acceptance.
Housing balance is due by March 24. You may choose to pay the tuition balance in full by April 24 or split it into two installments made on March 24 and April 24.
Company Rep Week July 26-31, 2026 Ages 16-20
Learn choreography from today’s top choreographers in a company style format, taught by Rehearsal Directors and BalletMet Company members. There will be an open rehearsal on Friday, July 31.
As an add-on to the 5 week program, tuition is $800 and housing is $725.
Tuition for company rep week alone, or as an add-on to the 3 week program is $875 and housing is $800.
A non-refundable and non-transferable tuition deposit of $200 and housing deposit of $100 is due upon acceptance.
Housing balance is due by March 24. You may choose to pay the tuition balance in full by April 24 or split it into two installments made on March 24 and April 24.
Junior Intensive August 3-7, 2026 Ages 7-12
This week will help young dancers hone their skills to take on more challenging technique.
The only in-person auditions for our Junior Intensive are the auditions in Columbus on January 25 and February 22 (see below). Junior Intensive applicants who cannot attend these auditions may submit a headshot + letter of recommendation from a ballet teacher on our DanceApply site beginning December 1.
Tuition for existing BalletMet students is $560.
Tuition for non-BalletMet students is $600
A non-refundable and non-transferable tuition deposit of $100 is due upon acceptance. The remaining balance is due on July 1.
Audition Dates
Saturday, January 3, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet School
10 E Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Registration: 9:00-9:30am
Audition: 9:30-11:00am
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts
2400 S Stage Coach Lane
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Registration: 9:00-9:30am
Audition: 9:30-11:00am
Sunday, January 18, 2026
National Summer Intensive Audition Tour
BalletMet
322 Mount Vernon Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
Registration (Ages 12-14): 11:00 – 11:30am
Audition (Ages 12-14): 11:30 – 1:30 pm
Registration (Ages 15-16): 1:00 – 1:30 pm
Audition (Ages 15-16): 1:45 – 3:45 pm
Registration (Ages 17+): 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Audition (Ages 17+): 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
*Registration for this audition is ONLY through the NSIA website at nsiatour.squarespace.com and registration for NSIA opens on December 1.
Our Studios
Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus, Ohio.
Our campus houses a 35,000-square-foot Dance Centre with eight studios, a costume shop and offices, along with a 20,000-square-foot fully equipped black box theatre and scene shop. BalletMet’s campus is in the cultural Discovery District, near Columbus State Community College, Columbus College of Art and Design, the Columbus Convention Center and Arena District.
Summer Intensive Housing
Housing is available for out-of-town students at the Columbus College of Art & Design Schottenstein Residence Hall. Amenities include:
- Live-in Supervision
- Wireless Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Dining Hall within walking distance
- Free on-site Laundry
- On-site Security
- Two Bedroom Suites with a common area and one shared bathroom
- Ten minute walking distance from the dorms to the studio
- Meals included in housing fee
FAQ
Who can I speak with for questions?
Please contact Kathy Wilson at [email protected].
May I bring my car?
No, private cars are not permitted for students living in the dorms.
Is there a performance at the end?
Yes there is a performance at the end of the 5-week session. For Partnering and Company Rep weeks there is an open rehearsal. Junior Summer Intensive does not offer a performance or open rehearsal.
Are there placement classes?
There is a placement class for Summer Intensive on the first day of the program.
Am I required to stay in the dorms?
No. You may find your own independent housing.
Who will teach the summer programs?
BalletMet’s year-round Academy faculty and guest teachers.
Past Summer Intensives
Our Alumni
See the list of BalletMet Academy students who have gone on to pursue professional careers in dance.
Images by Jennifer Zmuda