Minnesota Ballet – Summer Intensive

Experience the Minnesota Ballet School Summer Intensive Program, offering extensive training in Russian classical ballet technique (Vaganova syllabus) and skill development. Our Intensive Camp places a strong emphasis on ballet technique while incorporating supplementary classes in character, pointe, variations, modern, men’s, partnering, and aerial ballet. Program will feature world-renowned guest teachers alongside our exceptional MBS faculty throughout the intensive.

Ballet technique, Pointe technique & Repertoire. Dancers will learn variations from classical ballets such as “Sleeping Beauty” “Giselle”, “Corsair” and many more.

2pm-4pm Students will be continuing classes such as Contemporary and Aerial Ballet, Character dance and Partnering.

Partnering classes will be available depending on the number of male attendees.

The program culminates with a showing in the Minnesota Ballet School studio on Friday, June 26 and July 17.

Register Early & Save!
Attend the Audition/Master Class and complete your Summer Intensive registration by February 2 to receive $250 off!

Early Bird Discount: Save $250 with promo code SUMMER250 at checkout.
(This promotion cannot be combined with the 50% tuition discount for boys.)

Boys automatically receive a 50% tuition discount, which cannot be combined with the Early Bird offer.

Video Audition

Video Submission Guidelines
If you are unable to attend the in-person audition on January 26, we encourage you to submit a video audition. While we highly recommend attending in person to experience our program firsthand, we are happy to review video submissions for those who cannot join us on that date. Please carefully follow the guidelines below to ensure your submission is complete.

Exercises to Include:

Barre Exercises: Plié, Battement Tendu, Adagio
Center Exercises: Adagio, Pirouettes, Petit Allegro, Medium Allegro, Grand Allegro
Special Elements: Tours en l’air (for men), Pointe Work (for women)
Optional: Classical Ballet Variation on Pointe
Additional Features:

Other links to performances of classical variations (optional)
Photo in First Arabesque
Headshot

Video Fee: $50
Record a 5-10 minute video audition incorporating the suggested exercises.
Upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
Provide the video link (URL) during the submission process.