Ballet Memphis – Summer Intensive

Beyond Technique is a one-of-a-kind program for advanced dancers that prioritizes both technical excellence and performance artistry. Unlike conventional summer intensives, which focus on repetitive technique classes, this program models a professional company’s daily structure, providing authentic career preparation.

Students train with Ballet Memphis School faculty, company dancers, rehearsal directors, and Artistic Director Steven McMahon. They learn acclaimed repertoire and perform classical and contemporary works, developing as complete artists rather than solely as technicians.

Key features include small-group coaching, hands-on experience with the company’s distinctive choreographic style, and a culminating public performance, preparing advanced students for professional careers while developing their unique artistic voices.

Program Highlights:

Daily training modeled on the schedule and rigor of a professional dance company
Instruction from professional dancers who bring real-world experience to every class
Learning repertoire from Ballet Memphis’s acclaimed performances
Direct coaching from Ballet Memphis rehearsal directors and Artistic Director Steven McMahon
Small-group sessions for personalized artistic development
Culminating public performance showcasing students’ growth