Summer Camps
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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.
Audition Registration for our 2025 Program is now open!
Audition fee is $35.
2025 Program
Classical & Contemporary Partnering Week 1 June 9 - 14, 2025 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 classical ballet technique, ballet pas de deux technique, ballet pas de deux repertoire, and an introduction to contemporary partnering class. This intensive will help bring dancers the versatility that dance companies require today.
If not attending 5-week program:
Tuition: $850 with a $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Housing: $780 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
As an add-on to the 5-week program:
Tuition: $775 with a $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Housing: $705 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Classical & Contemporary Partnering Week 2 June 16 - 21, 2025 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 classical ballet technique, ballet pas de deux technique, ballet pas de deux repertoire, and an introduction to contemporary partnering class. This intensive will help bring dancers the versatility that dance companies require today.
If not attending 5-week program:
Tuition: $850 with a $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Housing: $780 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
As an add-on to the 5-week program:
Tuition: $775 with a $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Housing: $705 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Summer Intensive June 23 - July 25, 2025 Ages 12-20
Classes are taught by BalletMet faculty and guests. Students attend classes Monday-Saturday with 35 to 40 hours of training per 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: $2,950 with a $500 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Housing: $3,400 with a $250 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Company Rep Week July 27 - August 1, 2025 Ages 16-20
Learn choreography from today’s top choreographers in a company style format, taught by Rehearsal Directors and BalletMet Company members.
If not attending 5-week program:
Tuition: $850 with a $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Housing: $780 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
As an add-on to the 5-week program:
Tuition: $775 with a $200 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Housing: $705 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Junior Intensive August 4-8, 2025 Ages 7-11
This week will help young dancers hone their skills to take on more challenging technique. Classes include ballet technique, pre pointe or pointe, jazz, modern, yoga and dance history.
Tuition if you are an existing BalletMet student: $540 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Tuition if you are a new student: $575 with a $100 non-refundable deposit due at registration
2025 Summer Intensive Audition Registration is now open!
Audition Dates & Information
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Atlanta Ballet
1695 Marietta Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404)873-5811
Registration: 9 – 9:30 AM
Audition: 9:30 – 11 AM
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Washington Ballet
3515 Wisconsin Avene NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202)362-3606
Registration: 3:30 – 4 PM
Audition: 4 – 5:30 PM
Sunday, February 23, 2025
BalletMet Dance Academy
322 Mount Vernon Avenue
Columbus OH 43215
Phone: (614)229-4860
Registration (Ages 7-11): 11:30 AM – 12 PM
Jr SI Audition (Ages 7-11): 12 – 1 PM
Registration (Ages 12-14): 12 – 1 PM
Sr SI Audition (Ages 12-14): 1:15 – 2:45 PM
Registration (Ages 15-20): 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Sr SI Audition (Ages 15-20): 3 – 4:30 PM
Please note: The auditions at BalletMet are the only auditions for Junior SI. Junior intensive applicants who are not able to make it in person may send us a photo and letter of recommendation via DanceApply once registration opens on Dec 2.
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
May I bring my car?
No, private cars are not permitted for students living in the dorms.
Can I take just one or both weeks of the Partnering Intensive?
You can take just one week or both weeks….up to you!
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.
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