Orlando Ballet SUMMER INTENSIVE

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The Pre-Professional Summer Intensive Program at Orlando Ballet School is a rigorous and transformative training experience designed for aspiring ballet dancers who are committed to refining their technical skills, enhancing their artistry, and preparing for a career in professional ballet. This immersive program offers a structured curriculum led by renowned faculty and guest instructors, allowing students to receive world-class training in a supportive and challenging environment.

The Jr. Summer Intensive at Orlando Ballet School is designed to introduce students, to a structured and immersive ballet training environment. The program offers a rigorous yet supportive introduction to professional-level ballet technique, aiming to build strength, flexibility, and artistry while refining basic skills. While labeled as “beginner,” it may be aimed at students with foundational ballet knowledge who are newer to the intensive demands of professional training.

All non-OBS students will be required to audition and be accepted to enroll in one of the Summer Intensive Sessions. This applies to all students who have previously attended an OBS Summer Intensive program in the past year.

Audition Information

Audition Tour

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Video Auditions

Video auditions are now being accepted The submission deadline is April 18, 2025.

Video Audition Fee: $45

Submit your video audition here.

Space will be provided during the registration process to add your video link. (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) Make sure the video is set to public.

Video Audition Instructions can be found here.

Program Information

One Week Jr. Summer Intensive (AGES 9-12)

AGES 9-12

June 2-6, 2025
• Registration fee: $50
• Tuition: $700

One Week Jr. Summer Intensive Handbook

2-Week Jr. Summer Intensive (Ages 9-12)

July 21 – August 1, 2025
- Registration Fee: $50
- Tuition: $1,200

2-Week Jr. Summer Intensive Handbook

2-Week Summer Intensive (Ages 11+)

June 9-20, 2025
- Registration Fee: $50
- Tuition: $1,525
- Room & Board: $1,600
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2-Week Summer Intensive Handbook

Field Trips*:

Saturday, June 14 – Evening Pool Party at Rollins College
- Fee: $35
Sunday, June 15 – Disney’s Magic Kingdom
- Fee: $150

*Field trip schedule is subject to change.

3-Week Summer Intensive (Ages 11+)

June 23 – July 11, 2025
- Registration Fee: $50
- Tuition: $2,250
- Room & Board: $2,400
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3-Week Summer Intensive Handbook

Field Trips*:

Saturday, June 28 – Disney Springs (transportation only)
- Fee: $35
Sunday, June 29 – Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure
- Fee: $155
Friday, July 4 – Evening Pool Part at Rollins College
- Fee: $35
Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6 – Choreography Workshop
- Fee: $75

*Field trip schedule is subject to change.

5-Week Summer Intensive (Ages 11+)

June 23 – July 25, 2025
- Registration Fee: $50
- Performance Fee: $100
- Tuition: $3,275
- Room & Board: $3,375
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5-Week Summer Intensive Handbook

Field Trips*:

Saturday, June 28 – Disney Springs (transportation only)
- Fee: $35
Sunday, June 29 – Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure
- Fee: $155
Friday, July 4 – Evening Pool Party at Rollins College
- Fee: $35
Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6 – Choreography Workshop
- Fee: $75
Saturday, July 12 (OFF FULL DAY) – Cocoa Beach (transportation only)
- Fee: $35
Sunday, July 13 – Disney’s Magic Kingdom
- Fee: $150
Saturday, July 19 – Cirque Du Soleil – Drawn to Life at Disney Springs*
- Fee: $120
Sunday, July 20 – Waterpark
- Fee: $75

*Field trip schedule is subject to change.

Summer Intensive Resident Assistants create a supportive and engaging environment for students. RAs are responsible for the safety and well-being of students, many of whom are away from home for the first time, while also fostering a positive residential experience. In exchange for their work, Resident Assistants receive full tuition, room, and board.

Applicants must be at least 18 by January 1, 2025, and have been accepted into a 2, 3, or 5-week Intensive program. Applications will open on January 4, 2025, and close on February 14, 2025.

View the job description here.

Applications can be submitted here.

Summer Intensive Resident Assistant FAQs