Intensive Pre-Professional Program
Intensive Pre-professional Program ages 12 & up with pointe training
Ballet class or video submission* for placement required
Week 1: July 21-25
Week 2: July 28- August 1
Week 3: August 4-8
Week 4: August 11-15
Monday to Friday, 10am - 4 pm
4 classes per day. Each day begins with ballet technique and pointe followed by lunch. The afternoon consists of a variety of disciplines including Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Acting for dancers, Gyrokinesis, Pilates, Seminars, and more. Classes are taught by distinguished guest artists and SSYB faculty. This program is designed to enrich and progress the dancer’s training and technique.
Bring packed lunch daily!
PAST GUEST FACULTY includes:
Andre Robles
Anny DeGange Holgate
Carla Korbes
Hettie Barnhill
Jaime Thompson
Jessica Batten
Laurie Zabele Cawley
Lisa Iannacito McBride
Maya Krauss
Penelope Armstead-Williams
Rosita Adamo
Tina Fores-Hitt
Vanessa Smith
**Two ways to pay: Paid in Full (Includes deposit) or Non-refundable deposit with balance due by June 15th
Intensive Pre-professional Program ages 12 & up with pointe training
Ballet class or video submission* for placement required
Week 1: July 21-25
Week 2: July 28- August 1
Week 3: August 4-8
Week 4: August 11-15
Monday to Friday, 10am - 4 pm
4 classes per day. Each day begins with ballet technique and pointe followed by lunch. The afternoon consists of a variety of disciplines including Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Acting for dancers, Gyrokinesis, Pilates, Seminars, and more. Classes are taught by distinguished guest artists and SSYB faculty. This program is designed to enrich and progress the dancer’s training and technique.
Bring packed lunch daily!
PAST GUEST FACULTY includes:
Andre Robles
Anny DeGange Holgate
Carla Korbes
Hettie Barnhill
Jaime Thompson
Jessica Batten
Laurie Zabele Cawley
Lisa Iannacito McBride
Maya Krauss
Penelope Armstead-Williams
Rosita Adamo
Tina Fores-Hitt
Vanessa Smith
**Two ways to pay: Paid in Full (Includes deposit) or Non-refundable deposit with balance due by June 15th
Intensive Pre-professional Program ages 12 & up with pointe training
Ballet class or video submission* for placement required
Week 1: July 21-25
Week 2: July 28- August 1
Week 3: August 4-8
Week 4: August 11-15
Monday to Friday, 10am - 4 pm
4 classes per day. Each day begins with ballet technique and pointe followed by lunch. The afternoon consists of a variety of disciplines including Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Acting for dancers, Gyrokinesis, Pilates, Seminars, and more. Classes are taught by distinguished guest artists and SSYB faculty. This program is designed to enrich and progress the dancer’s training and technique.
Bring packed lunch daily!
PAST GUEST FACULTY includes:
Andre Robles
Anny DeGange Holgate
Carla Korbes
Hettie Barnhill
Jaime Thompson
Jessica Batten
Laurie Zabele Cawley
Lisa Iannacito McBride
Maya Krauss
Penelope Armstead-Williams
Rosita Adamo
Tina Fores-Hitt
Vanessa Smith
**Two ways to pay: Paid in Full (Includes deposit) or Non-refundable deposit with balance due by June 15th
*Video Submission Guidelines
Students auditioning by video may send a YouTube link or Vimeo link. The audition video should be less than 15 minutes. Combinations should be simple.
Barre exercises on one side: Plié, tendu, rond de jambe, adagio, and grande battement
Centre: Adagio (With développé à la seconde and arabesque), pirouettes en dehors and en dedans, glissade assemble, and grande allegro.
Dancers en pointe: Include a short pointe combination. If not yet in center, include releve in first and second positions and echappe facing the barre. Optional: Tour en l’air.
Include 3 recent photographs showing first arabesque, tendu a la seconde, and a headshot. Professional photos are not necessary.
**SUMMER TUITION Cancellation and Refund Policy: The registration fee is non-refundable. The $600 deposit is non-refundable. $600 of paid in full tuition is non-refundable. Tuition is non-refundable unless requested two weeks prior to the start of the program. There are no refunds once the program has begun. No refunds or credits will be given for any absences. Class sizes are limited. SSYB reserves the right to cancel any of the Summer Programs if the enrollment is insufficient. In such case, student will receive a full refund.
Housing is not provided