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SUMMER 2026 BALLET INTENSIVE

June 22–July 24, 2026

Refine your technique. Deepen your artistry.

Join Grand Rapids Ballet School’s five-week Summer Intensives, featuring daily training in ballet, contemporary, pointe, repertoire, and variations—plus specialized classes in Progressing Ballet Technique®, jazz, cardio training, and more.

Work alongside GRB Company dancers and guest faculty who bring professional insight and inspiration.

The session concludes with a student showcase performance, celebrating your summer of growth on stage.

BALLET INTENSIVE AUDITIONS

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

Thank you for your interest in Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Summer 2026 Ballet Intensive!

  • Ladies ages 15+ auditioning for the Ballet Intensive should plan to wear pointe shoes for the full class, if possible.
  • Ladies ages 12–14 auditioning for the Ballet Intensive will be asked to wear pointe shoes for center work only.

Please bring a physical copy (4×6 or 5×7 size is preferred) of the following to your Master Class Audition:

  • Full body photo in first arabesque (en pointe if applicable)
  • A headshot photograph

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for a Master Class Audition requires payment of a non-refundable $35 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.

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Sunday, January 11 | Tye Chua Dance

Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.
Tye Chua Dance
Kalamazoo, MI

Sunday, January 25 | Ballet Chelsea

Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.
Ballet Chelsea
Chelsea, MI

Sunday, January 25 | Dance Arts Academy

Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.
Dance Arts Academy
Traverse City, MI

Sunday, February 1 | Powers Dance

Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.
Powers Dance
Holt, MI

Sunday, February 1 | Piazza Dance Company

Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.
Piazza Dance Company
Northville, MI

Saturday, February 7 | Grand Rapids Ballet School

Registration 3 p.m. | Class 3:30-5 p.m.
Grand Rapids Ballet School
Grand Rapids, MI

Sunday, February 8 | Flint School of Performing Arts

Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.
Flint School of Performing Arts
Flint, MI

Sunday, February 22 | Ann Parsley School of Dance

Registration 1 p.m. | Class 1:30-3 p.m.
Ann Parsley School of Dance
Clinton Township, MI

VIDEO AUDITION

Please submit a copy of the following with your Video Audition:

  • Full body photo in first arabesque (en pointe if applicable)
  • A headshot photograph

Ladies ages 15+ should wear pointe shoes for all combinations, if possible.

Ladies ages 12-14 should wear pointe shoes for center work only, if possible. If a student is has only 1 year of training en pointe, they should wear pointe shoes for only the pointe combinations specified.

  • Video of at least five minutes but not longer than 8 containing the following elements (only one side needs to be shown of each combination at the barre, and the frame of the video should show your full body throughout):
  • Barre work: pliés, tendu from 5th, degagé, rond de jambe a terre, adagio, grand battement.
  • Center work: adagio, pirouette combination with double pirouettes en dehors and en dedans from 4th position (right and left, singles if beginner), petite allegro including jetés, assemblés, and/or sissonnes.
  • Ladies pointe work: All applicants- one pointe combination that includes échappés and retirés, one combination that includes single/double pique turns, step-over turns and chaînés.
  • Beginners only- one combination that includes single en dehors pirouette from 4th position.
  • Men: Grand allegro combination and a combination showing single/double tours en l’air.
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If you are interested in auditioning in person during a regularly scheduled GRBS class, please contact the school office via email or give us a call at 616-454-4771 ext. 117 to arrange details.

SENIOR BALLET INTENSIVE

June 22 – July 24, 2026
Ages 12-22 (audition required)

Designed for advanced students, Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Senior Summer Intensive offers an immersive five-week experience focused on technical excellence and artistic growth.

Each day includes classes in ballet, contemporary, pointe, repertoire, and variations, along with specialized training in Progressing Ballet Technique®, jazz, and cardio conditioning. Students work closely with GRB Company dancers and distinguished guest faculty, gaining valuable insight into the professional world of dance.

The program culminates in a showcase performance, giving dancers the opportunity to demonstrate their progress and artistry on stage.

DATES & TUITION

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, minimum.  If a dancer chooses to enroll in Week 5, Week 4 must also be one of their additional weeks.  Enrolling in Week 5 ONLY is not an option.

WEEKLY PROGRAM DATES:

  • Week 1, June 22 – June 26
  • Week 2, June 29 – July 3
  • Week 3, July 6 – July 10
  • Week 4, July 13 – July 17
  • Week 5, July 20 – July 24

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A DAY IN THE LIFE

Senior Ballet Intensive students will take four to five classes per day Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm including technique, pointe, mens, variations, contemporary, jazz, musical theater, repertoire, turns/jumps, conditioning/stretch, and Progressing Ballet Technique.

  • 10-11:30 am: Ballet Technique
  • 11:40 am-12:55 pm: Contemporary
  • 12:55-1:45 pm: Lunch
  • 1:45-2:30 pm: Pointe / Mens
  • 2:40-4:00 pm: Repertoire

JUNIOR BALLET INTENSIVE

June 22 – July 24, 2026
Ages 9-13 (no audition required)

Grand Rapids Ballet School’s Junior Summer Intensive offers young dancers a comprehensive five-week program designed to strengthen technique and build confidence.

Taught in a supportive, nurturing environment, students receive personalized instruction in ballet and contemporary dance, focusing on precision, musicality, and artistry. Participants should have 2–3 years of prior ballet training.

The program concludes with a student showcase, open to dancers who attend at least the final two weeks—an exciting opportunity to perform and share their progress on stage.

DATES & TUITION

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, minimum.  If a dancer chooses to enroll in Week 5, Week 4 must also be one of their additional weeks.  Enrolling in Week 5 ONLY is not an option.

WEEKLY PROGRAM DATES:

  • Week 1, June 22 – June 26
  • Week 2, June 29 – July 3
  • Week 3, July 6 – July 10
  • Week 4, July 13 – July 17
  • Week 5, July 20 – July 24

TUITION RATES COMING SOON

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Junior Ballet Intensive students will take two to three classes per day Monday-Friday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. including technique, contemporary, turns/jumps, stretch, conditioning, jazz, musical theater, and repertoire.

  • 1:30-3:00 pm: Ballet Technique
  • 3:00-3:15 pm: Snack Break
  • 3:15-4:30 pm: Contemporary

Grand Rapids Ballet School maintains a no refund policy. Once the program has begun, tuition is non-refundable and if unused will be received as a donation. Scheduled holidays, breaks, and weather-related school closings do not alter monthly tuition.

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