Bay Ridge Ballet | Summer Intensive

SUMMER INTENSIVE

A Quality Training Experience for Ages 8 - 12

You’re invited to Bay Ridge Ballet’s 2026 Summer Intensive at our beautiful Brooklyn studio located at 110 Bay Ridge Avenue!

Join us for an inspiring, new three-week program featuring exceptional instructors and a diverse curriculum spanning multiple dance styles. This intensive is designed to elevate dancers’ technique, artistry, and confidence, setting them up for success in the upcoming season.

Tailored specifically for dedicated young dancers ages 8 to 12, our program offers challenging yet supportive classes led by highly experienced, world-class faculty. In a nurturing environment, students will explore their full technical and creative potential through our engaging, well-rounded schedule.

At Bay Ridge Ballet, our mission is to inspire the next generation of dancers to reach new heights. Through the transformative power of dance, we nurture not just skilled performers, but well-rounded individuals.

Each week of our 2026 Summer Intensive spotlights a key technical focus to build strong, progressive skills:

• Week 1 - Arabesques, Développés & Extensions: This week's training prioritizes the strength and flexibility needed for high, controlled extensions while maintaining proper dance alignment and precise muscle engagement.

• Week 2 - Turns: Focused on technical mastery, this week emphasizes spotting and precision to help dancers achieve greater consistency and confidence in all their turns.

• Week 3 - Allegro: Conclude the intensive with a surge of momentum as dancers master the art of flight. This session focuses on the precision of petit and grand allegro, challenging dancers to achieve effortless elevation, intricate footwork, and flawless musical timing.

Every week, dancers will learn a fresh variation from timeless classics like Swan Lake, Coppélia, and more, giving them the chance to embody iconic roles!

To round out the training and support well-rounded growth, we complement core technique classes with enriching sessions in stretching & conditioning, nutrition, anatomy, acting, pointe preparedness (where appropriate), and ballet history.

The program wraps up with an exciting performance on the final day, where dancers showcase their growth and accomplishments!

Dancers may attend individual weeks or the full program (recommended). Spaces are limited! Secure your spot today and help your young dancer thrive!

For more details or to schedule an audition (required for new students) email info@bayridgeballet.com. We can’t wait to welcome you!

CLASSES

Ballet Technique
Pointe/Pre-Pointe
Variation
Boys Technique
Partnering
Modern Technique
Improvisation
Character Dance
Jazz Technique
Stretch
Conditioning
Acting
Rehearsal
Dance Education Workshops
Crafts & Keepsakes
Park Visits
Pizza Friday's!

2026 DATES & TIMES

Monday through Friday

August 3 - 21

10:00am - 4:00pm

In-studio Performance Friday, August 21

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Drop Off & After Camp Care are available. Schedule HERE.

*Schedule subject to change.

2026 FACULTY

Patricia Foster-Grado, Founding Director

Olivia Duffy, Program Director

Sydney May

More coming soon!

AUDITION

Current BRB students will be placed in the appropriate intensive level by the director. It is recommended that eight-year-old students complete one year of Ballet I prior to enrollment in this program - check out Summer Dance Camps for eight-year-old students as well!

New students must audition for acceptance and placement. An in-person placement class can be scheduled or an audition video can be e-mailed to info@bayridgeballet.com.

Audition videos should be no longer than 15 minutes in length and should include (but are not limited to) the following:

Barre for all students:

Plie
Battement tendu
Rond de jambe a terre
Grand battement

Center for students approx. age 8-10:

Adagio including port de bras (movement of the arms)
Small jumps (e.g. sautees in 1st, 2nd, 5th) and grand saut de chat (leaps)
Show flexibility on the floor - front and straddle splits, frog

Center for students approx. age 11+:

Adagio including 1st arabesque and developpes devant and a la seconde
Pirouettes en dehors and en dedans (or preparation for pirouettes for younger dancers)
Small jumps including sautees, assembles, jetes
For dancers on pointe, include pointe exercises at the barre or in the center according to experience

Other Dance Forms for all students:

Applicants should also include a short combination (30 seconds to one minute) of one other style of dance, such as jazz or modern.

TUITION

3-Week Registration: $1,455

1-Week Registration: $485

50% Non-refundable deposit required to reserve spot.

Early Drop-Off is available. Please email info@bayridgeballet.com for more information!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available for students who show particular talent and dedication to their dance training. With a submission deadline of March 15, here's how to apply!

1. For new students, an in-person audition can be scheduled or an audition video can be submitted following the criteria listed above in the video audition section.

2. Current and new students students who wish to be considered for a scholarship, must submit a short essay. Dancers should write answering the following questions:

Why is dance important to you?
If you have submitted a scholarship paragraph before, how has your dance changed since then?
What do you hope to achieve at this year's Bay Ridge Ballet Summer Intensive?
Why should you receive a scholarship this summer?

Apply for a scholarship no later than March 15!

IMPORTANT INFO

Breaks/Fueling the Body:

Students are required to bring their lunch upon arrival and will not be permitted to leave the studio during the Intensive. Due to the physical demands of this program, it is important for the dancers to rest and eat during this time.
Students are also required to come to camp with a water bottle and lots of healthy snacks each day.
We encourage dancers to take every opportunity to re-fuel their body during lunch and snack breaks so they have energy to tackle the day!

Female Dress Code Requirements:

2 black leotards any style
at least 2 pairs of pink transitional tights to allow for bare feet
black cotton leggings for non-ballet classes
pink ballet slippers
black jazz shoes
hair must be secured in a proper bun using pins & a hairnet
jewelry is not permitted

Male Dress Code Requirements:

2 black shirts any style including tank top, t-shirt or dance shirt
at least 2 pairs of black leggings or tights
black ballet slippers with black socks
black jazz shoes
long hair must be secured back away from face
jewelry not permitted

Cancellation: We reserve the right to cancel if fewer than 10 students enroll per week. Register early at the link below to ensure the program proceeds as scheduled.

Attendance:

Consistent attendance is essential to the success of the Summer Intensive. Due to the structured nature of the intensives, make-up classes are not available, and missed classes cannot be refunded. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to making the most of this focused summer training experience.

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