Charlottesville Ballet - Intensive - 2026 Summer Intensive
1160, 1885 Seminole Trail suite 203, Charlottesville, VA 22901
25 hours/week
Company affiliated
No adult program
Offers performance opportunity
Styles: General Classical
Description
The Charlottesville Ballet Summer Intensive is an eight-week program for dancers ages 8–20 seeking rigorous technical training and artistic growth in a supportive, health-focused environment. The program emphasizes wellness over aesthetic ideals, welcoming dancers of all body types (explore the professional company’s mission & history here). Faculty and guest instructors from Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company provide expert guidance, encouragement, and attention to detail. Each day begins with ballet technique, followed by classes that may include pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, improvisation, choreography, and enrichment. Students may enroll for 2, 4, 6, or all 8 weeks, with a showcase at the end of each two-week session.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
8-20
Dates:
June 15th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
The Charlottesville Ballet Summer Intensive is an eight-week program designed for dancers ages 8 to 20 who seek rigorous technical training and artistic coaching in pursuit of a professional career in dance. Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka provide an environment focused on dancer health and wellness with no rigid physical aesthetic and where all body types are welcome (explore the professional company’s mission and history here). The Summer Intensive faculty members, augmented by guest teachers and instructors from the ranks of Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company, offer guidance, encouragement, and a relentless attention to detail. Each day begins with a ballet technique class followed by additional classes that may include pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, composition, improvisation, African dance, choreography, and enrichment. Students will have the option to enroll in 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or the full 8 weeks. There will be a showcase at the end of each two-week session!
Session Information
Ages:
8-20
Dates:
June 15th, 2026 - June 26th, 2026
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
$500 deposit upon acceptance, For students taking multiple sessions, receive 15% OFF each additional session of equal or lesser value.
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
The Charlottesville Ballet Summer Intensive is an eight-week program designed for dancers ages 8 to 20 who seek rigorous technical training and artistic coaching in pursuit of a professional career in dance. Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka provide an environment focused on dancer health and wellness with no rigid physical aesthetic and where all body types are welcome (explore the professional company’s mission and history here). The Summer Intensive faculty members, augmented by guest teachers and instructors from the ranks of Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company, offer guidance, encouragement, and a relentless attention to detail. Each day begins with a ballet technique class followed by additional classes that may include pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, composition, improvisation, African dance, choreography, and enrichment. Students will have the option to enroll in 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or the full 8 weeks. There will be a showcase at the end of each two-week session!
Session Information
Ages:
8-20
Dates:
June 29th, 2026 - July 10th, 2026
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
$500 deposit upon acceptance, For students taking multiple sessions, receive 15% OFF each additional session of equal or lesser value.
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
The Charlottesville Ballet Summer Intensive is an eight-week program designed for dancers ages 8 to 20 who seek rigorous technical training and artistic coaching in pursuit of a professional career in dance. Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka provide an environment focused on dancer health and wellness with no rigid physical aesthetic and where all body types are welcome (explore the professional company’s mission and history here). The Summer Intensive faculty members, augmented by guest teachers and instructors from the ranks of Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company, offer guidance, encouragement, and a relentless attention to detail. Each day begins with a ballet technique class followed by additional classes that may include pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, composition, improvisation, African dance, choreography, and enrichment. Students will have the option to enroll in 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or the full 8 weeks. There will be a showcase at the end of each two-week session!
Session Information
Ages:
8-20
Dates:
July 13th, 2026 - July 24th, 2026
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
$500 deposit upon acceptance, For students taking multiple sessions, receive 15% OFF each additional session of equal or lesser value.
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
The Charlottesville Ballet Summer Intensive is an eight-week program designed for dancers ages 8 to 20 who seek rigorous technical training and artistic coaching in pursuit of a professional career in dance. Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka provide an environment focused on dancer health and wellness with no rigid physical aesthetic and where all body types are welcome (explore the professional company’s mission and history here). The Summer Intensive faculty members, augmented by guest teachers and instructors from the ranks of Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company, offer guidance, encouragement, and a relentless attention to detail. Each day begins with a ballet technique class followed by additional classes that may include pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, composition, improvisation, African dance, choreography, and enrichment. Students will have the option to enroll in 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or the full 8 weeks. There will be a showcase at the end of each two-week session!
Session Information
Ages:
8-20
Dates:
July 27th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
$500 deposit upon acceptance, For students taking multiple sessions, receive 15% OFF each additional session of equal or lesser value.
Housing - Unavailable
Session Description
The Charlottesville Ballet Summer Intensive is an eight-week program designed for dancers ages 8 to 20 who seek rigorous technical training and artistic coaching in pursuit of a professional career in dance. Directors Sara Clayborne and Emily Hartka provide an environment focused on dancer health and wellness with no rigid physical aesthetic and where all body types are welcome (explore the professional company’s mission and history here). The Summer Intensive faculty members, augmented by guest teachers and instructors from the ranks of Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company, offer guidance, encouragement, and a relentless attention to detail. Each day begins with a ballet technique class followed by additional classes that may include pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, composition, improvisation, African dance, choreography, and enrichment. Students will have the option to enroll in 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, or the full 8 weeks. There will be a showcase at the end of each two-week session!
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