Summer Camps

Welcome to our Summer Dance Camps, where the magic of movement meets the boundless imagination of young dancers aged 4 to 8! Our camps offer a week of exciting themes, ensuring your child’s summer is filled with joy, creativity, and newfound skills. From channeling their inner superheroes to dancing alongside favorite fairy tale characters, exploring the charm of American Girl dolls, and experiencing the magic of Disney, our expert instructors will guide your little one through a week of delightful dance adventures. Join us for a summer of laughter, friendship, and the pure joy of dance!

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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.

 

Intensive Programs

Classical & Contemporary Partnering June 17-22, 2024 Ages 15-20
June 17-22, 2024
Ages 15-20

This Intensive will focus on the instruction of pas de deux and partnering technique for ballet and contemporary dance forms. Dancers aged 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 $750 and housing is $675.
Tuition for the partnering intensive alone is $825 and housing is $750.

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $200 and housing deposit of $100 is due upon acceptance.
You may choose to pay the balance in full by April 25 or split it into two installments made on March 25 and April 25.

Summer Intensive June 24 - July 26, 2024 Ages 12-20
June 24 - July 26, 2024
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: $2,850
Housing: $3,250
A deposit of $500 for tuition and $250 for housing is due upon acceptance.
You may choose the pay the balance in full by April 25 or split it into two installments made on March 25 and April 25.

Company Rep Week July 28 - August 2, 2024 Ages 16-20
July 28 - August 2, 2024
Ages 16-20

Learn choreography from today’s top choreographers in a company style format, taught by the Rehearsal Directors and BalletMet Company members. There will be an open rehearsal on Friday, Aug 2.

As an add-on to the 5 week program, tuition is $750 and housing is $675
Tuition for company rep week alone is $825 and housing is $750.

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $200 and housing deposit of $100 is due upon acceptance.
You may choose to pay the balance in full by April 25 or split it into two installments made on March 25 and April 25.

 

Junior Intensive August 5 - August 9, 2024 Ages 7-12
August 5 - August 9, 2024
Ages 7-12

This week will help young dancers hone their skills to take on more challenging technique.

Dancers who are interested in participating in our Junior Summer Intensive may audition in person in Columbus, Ohio on January 28 and February 25. If you are not able to audition in Columbus in person, please register by clicking this link and navigating to the enrollment called “BalletMet Junior Summer Intensive Remote Evaluation Audition Fee”. It will likely appear at the bottom of the page. You will submit the audition fee on this site. Upon completion of payment, you will automatically be emailed a link to a secondary audition form where you will upload your audition materials. Prospective Junior Summer Intensive students who cannot attend an in-person audition must submit a letter of recommendation from your student’s current dance teacher, a headshot, and a first arabesque photo.

Please contact Jane Perera at [email protected] with any questions.

Tuition for existing BalletMet students is $520.
Tuition for non-BalletMet students is $550.

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 is due upon acceptance. The remaining balance is due on July 1.

BalletMet summer intensive students
Benefits
Comprehensive Curriculum
Experienced and Nurturing Faculty
Individualized Attention
Limited Class Size
Live Accompaniment in Classes
Performance Opportunities
Close Proximity Housing
Planned Outings Around Columbus
35-40 Hours of Training Per Week
BalletMet studio

Our Studios

Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Our campus houses a 35,000-square-foot Dance Centre with seven 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 short walking distance
  • Free on-site laundry
  • On-site Security
  • Two bedroom suites with a common area and one shared bathroom

Our Alumni

See the list of BalletMet Academy students who have gone on to pursue professional careers in dance.

BalletMet Alumni

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