Summer Study
Preparatory Dance
Summer Study
UNCSA Preparatory Dance offers high-quality summer classes for ages three to adult — all experience levels are welcome! Choose between our Pre-Primary and Primary Level Summer Intensives, Young Dancer Summer Intensive, and Adult Summer Intensive. Summer classes are an excellent time to either begin your ballet training, or take your current skill set to the next level with focused study in the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum.
For more information about our Summer Day Camps for young dancers, please review the offerings on the Community Classes and Camps page.
Young Dancer Summer Intensive
Open to beginner and intermediate dancers 8 to 12 years of age. Audition required.
For serious young dancers, this Summer Intensive provides the experience of dancing in a professional yet nurturing environment. We take into account developmental needs while providing the tools for students to develop as well-rounded artists. Classes include ballet, pointe or pre-pointe, male technique, character, contemporary or jazz, and body conditioning. Dancers will have 15 minutes between each class and a half-hour lunch break for a light snack. The intensive concludes with an informal presentation of their classwork.
2025 Dates
July 21 – August 1, 2025
Two weeks: Monday through Friday
Classes will take place between 9 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. each day.
Tuition is $1,120. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due at the time of registration after successful audition and invitation to enroll. Half of the remaining tuition is due by May 15th and the remainder of the tuition is due by June 15th.
Half tuition refund available until June 1, 2025. No refunds will be given after this date.
Upcoming Auditions
- January 4, 2025: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- March 8, 2025: 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- June 8, 2025: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Children's Storybook Summer Dance Camp
Open to all children ages 5 to 7 years of age at the Beginner level. Audition and previous experience are not required. Tuition is $225 per week. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due at the time of registration for each week. Payment in full is due before the first class meeting.
Our Children’s Ballet Intensive is fun, inspiring, and bursting with activity, crafts, and creativity. Boys and girls will study ballet, tap, creative movement, and West African dance with time for a little snack and drink. Capacity is limited to 15 dancers per class. Register early to secure a place!
2025 Dates and Registration
Week 1 - Swan Lake
July 21 – July 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., "Swan Lake"
Registration for both weeks is strongly encouraged.
Week 2 - Sleeping Beauty
July 28 – August 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., "Sleeping Beauty"
Registration for both weeks is strongly encouraged.
Open Adult Summer Intensive
Monday - Thursday 6-7:15 p.m.
Two one-week intensives include Progressing Ballet Technique and Beginner/Intermediate Ballet. The ballet class will be divided into options for both beginning and intermediate students and Progressing Ballet Technique conditioning classes will facilitate dancers at all levels building the strength and bodily knowledge for safe ballet study.
2025 Dates and Registration
July 21–July 24 & July 28-July 31
Registration for both weeks is strongly encouraged. Tuition: $90 per week
Ages 16+
Contact
Please email questions to prepdance@uncsa.edu