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ELITE YOUTH INTENSIVE ​ Monday, July 7 – Saturday, July 11, 2025 ​ For students ages 8 to 13. Audition required. ​ New Jersey Ballet School’s prestigious program will be held under the artistic leadership of former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Maria Kowroski and is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of young dancers. Maria Kowroski Artistic Director The one-week Elite Youth Intensive is geared towards serious ballet students ages 8 to 13 who have a passion for dance and are ready to achieve a new level of artistic excellence. ​ Selected students will train at our state-of-the-art facility under a distinguished faculty that will include internationally renowned guest teachers. The meticulously crafted program will support each technical level and provide the highest caliber of training in a nurturing artistic environment. ​ Classes will run Monday to Friday, providing students with up to 25 hours of instruction. The dancers can expect to participate in a diverse selection of classes based on their age and technical level. These will include: ​​​ Ballet Technique Stretch & Strengthen Pre-Pointe/Pointe (based on age & ability) Repertoire Variations Contemporary Musical Theater Jazz Hip Hop Pilates Masterclass/Q&A *Classes may vary by level.​ ​ ​ PLEASE NOTE: All students are required to commit to the entirety of the program.