Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Summer 2023 Intensives include a Ballet Intensive program, taking place June 26-July 28, and a Contemporary Intensive program, taking place July 17-28. In both programs, students participate in daily classes with our renowned faculty and enjoy a comprehensive curriculum that includes exposure to GRB Company dancers and guest faculty. We welcome you to explore our audition tour dates below and to learn more about each program.
Thank you for your interest in Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Summer 2023 Ballet Intensive! Please explore our Audition Tour Dates below!
Please bring a physical copy of the following to your Master Class Audition:
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for a Master Class Audition requires payment of a non-refundable $25 fee. This can be paid for using any major credit card by completing the pre-registration form online.
If you are registering the day of the audition, please register in-person and not online.
Registration will also be available in-person on the day of your class beginning 30 minutes prior to the start time; exact cash or check only for in-person registration.
If you are interested in auditioning in person during a regularly scheduled GRBS class, please contact the school office via email at summerintensive@grballet.com or give us a call at 616-454-4771 ext. 117 to arrange details.
June 26 – July 28, 2023
Ages 12-22 (audition required)
In the Summer 2023 Senior Ballet Intensive, students will enjoy studying with guests and Grand Rapids Ballet School faculty, refining their skills in technique and artistry. Students receive training in ballet, contemporary, pointe, repertoire, and variations. Students also gain valuable tools through specialized classes in Progressing Ballet Technique®, jazz, cardio training, and more.
Students will have the opportunity to perform in a showcase at the end of the summer. This opportunity is open to everyone who at a minimum attends the last two weeks of classes.
Senior Program dancers may select to attend between 1 and 5 weeks of the Intensive. To participate in the Summer Showcase performance, dancers must enroll for at least Weeks 4 & 5. Enrolling in only Week 5 is not an option. If a dancer chooses to enroll in Week 5, Week 4 must also be one of their additional weeks.
WEEKLY PROGRAM DATES:
TUITION:
*Please note that Senior Intensive classes will finish at 1:00pm on Tuesday July 4, due to the holiday. The tuition cost to attend Week 2 only will be discounted by $40 as a result.
Senior Ballet Intensive students will take four to five classes per day Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm including Technique, Pointe, Mens, Variations, Contemporary, Jazz, Repertoire, Turns/Jumps, Conditioning/Stretch, and Progressing Ballet Technique.
June 26 – July 28, 2023
Ages 9-13 (no audition required)
The Summer 2023 Junior Ballet Intensive is a comprehensive program created especially with the aspiring young dancer in mind. Presented in a nurturing and encouraging environment, students will receive individual attention and custom instruction in order to improve their technical skills, in both ballet and contemporary styles of dance. Students are required to have at least 2-3 years of ballet training.
Students will have the opportunity to perform in a showcase at the end of the summer. This opportunity is open to everyone who at a minimum attends the last two weeks of classes.
Junior Program dancers may select to attend between 1 and 5 weeks of the Intensive. To participate in the Summer Showcase performance, dancers must enroll for at least Weeks 4 & 5. Enrolling in only Week 5 is not an option. If a dancer chooses to enroll in Week 5, Week 4 must also be one of their additional weeks.
WEEKLY PROGRAM DATES:
*Please email summerintensive@grballet.com to be put on a waiting list for the AM session.
TUITION:
Junior Ballet Intensive students will take two to three classes per day Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. OR 1:30-4:30 p.m. including Technique, Contemporary, Turns/Jumps, Stretch, Conditioning, Jazz, and Repertoire.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide supervised housing this year. We do have excellent hotels within a 15-minute walking distance of Meijer-Royce Center for Dance.
Email us today for more information on securing reservations.
Each year the GRBS awards $68,000 in financial aid to students who demonstrate financial need or artistic excellence. The financial aid fund is made possible through contributions by Wege Foundation, Beusse & Porter Family Foundation, James H. Schindler, and Stephen Dunker Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Families interested in applying for financial aid should submit an application form to Grand Rapids Ballet School. Click here to download the 2022-23 Financial Aid Scholarship Application.
