Donate Buy Tickets
At the Heart of Our Company is Our Community
At the Heart of Our Company is Our Community
Explore the areas of focus that benefit from every donation.
Explore the areas of focus that benefit from every donation.

Summer 2024

Summer Intensive

A robust training dance program to prepare the next generation of dancers.

Refining Technique

Over the course of our summer programs, students ages 12-22 will take part in a concentrated, comprehensive program with TBT Artistic Staff, Faculty and renowned guest instructors. The Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensive is designed to refine technique, artistic expression and musicality to prepare well-rounded, classically trained dancers for a professional career. The program takes place in Fort Worth, Texas.

Admission to the Summer Intensive is by audition only. Please scroll to the Auditions section on this page for more information.

Curriculum

The Summer Intensive features a ballet-focused, comprehensive curriculum inspired by the Royal Academy of Dance. Students will take daily classes in ballet and either pointe, variations, or men’s classes. Other classes include modern, jazz, partnering, Pilates, Latin ballroom, and Broadway. The curriculum is rounded out by seminars with topics* such as injury prevention, nutrition, and behavioral health.
*Final 2024 topics to be announced.

 

2024 season

5-Week Program

The 2024 Summer Intensive is for dancers ages 12-22 and will take place in Fort Worth, TX. For more information, please contact tbtsummer@texasballet.org.

WHERE:

Fort Worth, Texas

WHEN:

June 17-July 20, 2024

TUITION:

$2800

DURATION:

5 weeks

OPTIONAL ROOM AND BOARD:

$3300

2024 season

3-Week Program

The 2024 3-week program is for dancers ages 12-14. This shorter intensive program is for the younger student, who wishes to train extensively with our incredible teaching staff, while being away from home for less time. This program will take place in Fort Worth, TX. For more information, please contact tbtsummer@texasballet.org.

WHERE:

Fort Worth, Texas

WHEN:

June 17-July 6, 2024

TUITION:

$1980

DURATION:

3 weeks

OPTIONAL ROOM AND BOARD:

$2290

2024 season

Classical Variations Intensive

This week of intensive study offers dancers daily technique classes, classical variation setting, artistic coaching and character development by our master faculty. Dancers study multiple variations throughout the week.  Ideal for the dancer wishing to prepare to successfully compete at international ballet competitions or simply to grow both technically and artistically. Audition via a TBT Summer Intensive audition or via video submission. Questions? Please email tbtsummer@texasballet.org.

WHERE:

Fort Worth, Texas

WHEN:

July 22-26

TUITION:

$680

DURATION:

1 week

OPTIONAL ROOM AND BOARD:

Not available

Tuition and Fees

As a courtesy to participating students and families, Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensive works diligently to clearly communicate the true cost of each program.

Required Fees

The fees associated with Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensives are as follows.

Audition Fee: $40

Registration Fee: $150
Health and Wellness Fee: $50
Housing Registration Fee, if applicable: $100

Activities

Students will have the opportunity to participate in off-campus activities, which may include Six Flags, Texas Rangers games, Fort Worth Zoo, Main Event, Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth shopping and dining at The Shops at Clearfork, and more.

True Cost Transparency

As a courtesy to participating students and families, Texas Ballet Theater Summer Intensive works diligently to clearly communicate the true cost of each program. All students will pay tuition, a registration fee, and a health and wellness fee. Other optional purchases include housing, activities, merchandise, and final performance videos.

Room and Board

Housing is available on the beautiful campus of Texas Christian University, just steps from the Erma Lowe Hall dance building. Housing is optional. Check in is on June 16, and check out for the 5-week program is by July 20.

3 week program cost: $2,290
5 week program cost: $3,300

Auditions

Admission to the Summer Intensive is by audition only. Advance registration is highly recommended but same-day registration may be allowed, depending on space availability. Only students who will be 12 years old by the first day of the program are eligible to audition.

Video Auditions

Video Auditions are still being accepted for the Texas Ballet Theater 2024 Summer Intensive and Classical Variations Intensive. Videos will be accepted until programs reach capacity.

To be considered, register for your video audition here. Please follow our video audition guidelines, outlined here.

If you are interested in auditioning for our Professional Company or one of our Professional Division training programs, please click here.

2024 Summer Intensive Audition Dates

In-person Summer Intensive auditions have concluded for 2024.

National Summer Intensive Audition (NSIA) Tour Dates, Fort Worth, TX

Registration opens on Monday, November 27.

Saturday, January 6
Ages 12-14: 1-3 p.m.
Register Here

Saturday, January 6
Ages 15-16: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Register Here

Sunday, January 7
Ages 17+: 1-3 p.m.
Register Here

New Orleans, LA

Schramel Conservatory
920 Terpsichore St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Ages 12+: 4-5:30 p.m.
Register Here

Fort Worth, TX

Texas Ballet Theater
1500 Mall Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Ages 12-15: 12:30-2 p.m.
Register Here

Ages 16+: 2:30-4 p.m.
Register Here

Lubbock, TX

Ballet Lubbock
1300 Mac Davis Lane, Suite 1, Lubbock, Texas 79401
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Ages 12+: 1-2:30 p.m.
Register Here

Santa Monica, CA

Westside School of Ballet
1709 Stewart St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Ages 12+: 3:30-5 p.m.
Register Here

Company & Studio Training Company Audition: 5:30-7 p.m.

San Antonio, TX

The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas
5200 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Ages 12+: 1:30-3 p.m.
Register Here

Washington, D.C.

Washington Ballet
3515 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20016
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Ages 12+: 1-2:30 p.m.
Register Here

Company & Studio Training Company Audition: 3-4:30 p.m.

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Ballet
1695 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Registration: 3:30 p.m.
Audition: 4-5:30 p.m.
Register Here

Company & Studio Training Company Audition: 6-7:30 p.m.

Chicago, IL

Ballet Chicago
17 N. State St., 19th Floor, DOWD Studio, Chicago, IL 60602
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Ages 12+: 2-4 p.m.
Register Here

Houston, TX

Houston Ballet Center for Dance
601 Preston St., Houston, TX 77002
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Ages 12-15: 12:30-2 p.m.
Register Here

Ages 16+: 2:30-4 p.m.
Register Here

Dallas, TX

Texas Ballet Theater
300 N. Coit Rd. Ste 231, Richardson, TX 75080
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Ages 12-15: 3-4:30 p.m.
Register Here

Ages 16+: 4:30-6 p.m.
Register Here

Read more

PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE

Students will receive their acceptance status and registration instructions, if applicable, via email within ten business days. A non-refundable deposit will be due upon registration to hold a guaranteed space in the program.

QUESTIONS?

For more information, please email tbtsummer@texasballet.org.

Over 60% of current Texas Ballet Theater company dancers have been selected from the Summer Intensive or Studio Training Company.