Classical Ballet Intensive

Why Take Classical Ballet Intensive

Strengthen your foundation and elevate your artistry. In this immersive one-week Classical Ballet Intensive, you'll commit to focused daily training designed to challenge your technique, sharpen your discipline, and accelerate your growth as a serious ballet dancer.

What You'll Learn

As part of the high school ballet intensive, you'll spend most of your time inside our amazing new facility—the Dance Center. While dancing, you'll enjoy beautiful and unobstructed views of Green Lake. Your daily classes may include:

Ballet technique
Modern technique
Pointe
Men's virtuoso technique
Variations
Repertory

Other courses may include:

Contemporary dance
Pilates
Audition preparation

Audition Requirements

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Program Snapshot

Program Length

1 week

Program Dates

June 20, 2026 to June 26, 2026

Tuition

$2,050

Age Range

High School (Grades 9-12)

Deadline

January 15, 2026

A Day in the Life

Hear from dancers Anna W. and Lizzie R. about what it's like to be in the high school Classical Ballet Intensive program.

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Rachel James

Instructor of Dance & Body Conditioning

Jurijs Safonovs

Instructor of Ballet

Program Highlights

Distinguished Faculty

The dance intensive faculty are high-caliber individuals who've dedicated their lives to dance. Our elite faculty either continue to dance or instruct at leading institutions around the world. They look forward to spending their summers at Interlochen teaching you—the next generation of young artists.

Live Accompaniment

Our classes and performance opportunities stand apart from other summer dance programs as we dance along to professional, live musicians instead of recordings. We take full advantage of the interdisciplinary aspect of Camp by leveraging other arts disciplines, including music.

The Dance Center

Our 26,000 square-foot dance facility provides our students and faculty with amazing studios, updated technology, fitness centers, and beautiful views of Green Lake. It's one of the most scenic places on campus. Learn more about the Dance Center.

When we're in class just sweating like crazy, it's really nice just to look out on the lake, or into the woods, and just see the nature. It makes you take a deep breath and just take everything in.

Anna, Classical Ballet Intensive

What's it like?

At Interlochen Arts Camp, male-presenting dance students spend six hours per day immersed in a rigorous, well-rounded training program. Listen in as Arts Camp students and dance faculty explain what sets Interlochen’s program apart: from exceptional faculty and an unparalleled community to breathtaking lake views.