as someone who went to Nashville Ballet's intensive and now is in the year round, I would personally put it in serious business!! they do NOT mess around. I swear I almost died everyday! we had a super intense conditioning class every day before technique and then had hours of intense ballet classes with only a 15 minute break before the last class. It was tough but I swear I got SO RIPPED. idk how it was for the lower levels but once you're in upper advanced levels you have to be on top of your game all the time. It's an amazing intensive and school and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's up for the challenge!
I have recently switched from Nashville ballet after seeing the ages for lower levels, level 3 and 4 ranging from 3rd to 10th. It was ridiculous and the class were way too large. I switched to NCBA (Nashville Classical Ballet Academy) they practice 5 hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They put you on Pointe by 12 and and extremely serious, Nashville Ballet was honestly a joke.
@@ensly3138 that’s interesting!! I wonder if things were run very differently in the lower levels. My year round class(day program) was pretty small and had great training
@@rebecahgokee7718 I think it would be good! If it’s your first intensive I’m assuming you’re on the younger side? If so I don’t really know what the younger levels are like, but I’d assume it’s about the same!
I’m interested in going to the Nashville ballet summer intensive, I’d like to know your experience of if there were any mean girls and what they might’ve done. Also how the teachers were
I went to ABT NY in 2019 and I loved it so much. Granted I was in the highest level, but I really grew so much from it, and there were only 19 in my class!
I’m attending the Joffrey Ballet’s Summer Intensive this year, and I’m so excited! I attended their summer intensive two years ago and I absolutely loved it!
i was in the miami city ballet year round program for three years and did 4 of their summer intensives and i have to say it is literally so intense! they would have 4-5 classes per day and even tho they are a huge company they don't usually accept too too many people so they actually paid attention to everyone in the class and learned everyones names really fast. The teachers and faculty are so amazing and i loved my summers there! overall definitely a great program!
I fully believe that!! There are so many amazing dancers at Miami. I was about thiiiiiss close to choosing Miami as my year round program. But for me personally, I knew I would just want to lay at the beach 😂😂
@@user-zq8gt7zv3g I went to the MCB Summer Program for Multiple years and I go year round, last year they let us go out during lunch to get food or just go out for an hour and the beach is only 2 blocks away from the ballet, so more than likely people will have time to go to the beach.
Orlando Ballet was a very intense summer intensive. It had 6 classes a week (6 days), like Houston. It is only 5 weeks, and we got the 3rd Saturday off. But boy did we need it! Atlanta Ballet was a nice balance of good memories and great dance program. For the final performance, the teacher choreography specifically for each group, and you perform one dance per style (hip hop, jazz, modern, and ballet). All the second company members start from the summer program. I improved so drastically after those 5 week that my home studio moved me into the highest level after telling me I’d send another year in the advance level prior to my attendance at Atlanta.
My daughter just got accepted to Orlando and is waiting to see about Austin. She is leaning towards Orlando now, because she thinks they will be harder. Thank you for your comment
I went to SAB when I was 12 and I definitely agree with you that it’s for the memories, but only for the younger levels. I’ve heard and seen the older levels classes and it’s a lot different and harder.
I completely agree with you on ABT I went and the teacher only focused on two girls and she gave me two corrections a week and that’s it :( I would definitely save your money... also Houston is super intense almost every person that went from my studio came back injured
Another one to consider is the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. The professional division summer school is 4 weeks long. Students dance monday to Saturday. The dorms are attached to the school and has a fantastic chef and wonderful supervision. There are evening optional evening activities for students. It’s a small company and school, so there is a lot of opportunity for correction. The summer school is the audition for the year round academic program. We live locally and my son attended this program and came home every evening exhausted and motivated. I would totally recommend it.
Miami City ballet does seem like it would be chill, but it is actually the hardest SI I’ve been too. I would highly recommend, it really helps improve strength.
My daughter is in the PD program at Ballet West. After summers at PNB and Miami, she will tell anyone that Miami has an incredibly intense summer program. The classes are small. She had 4-5 classes a day. She walked away feeling so much stronger and that the training was absolutely top notch! She doesn’t feel that quite as strongly about PNB. Yes, she did love being on the beach in Miami, as well, of course 😉. I really appreciate your opinion on SAB. That’s exactly the impression I’ve gotten from what I’ve seen and heard. It’s more about the name than the training 😬.
I am like 3 years late to this video but I went to CPYB this summer and it’s honestly amazing! I improved so much, the classes are pretty small (mine had 11 girls in it) and everyone got personal corrections. It was honestly just so amazing! We had at least 2 technique classes a day but it was often times 3, a pointe class, and then like once a week we had fun class instead of a third technique class. Honestly I loved it and I can’t wait to go back next year
personal thoughts about balletmet where i went last year: i found that a lot of it depends on level (my level kind of got neglected and we got the fewest classes a lot of the time, we weren’t even the lowest level) but it’s definitely pretty serious. we would have normally 5-7 hours per day and we danced six days a week. pretty much everyone had some sort of injury or shin splints by the end. the thing i will say is that balletmet definitely had a lot of students (probably about 20 in each level, maybe a little more) but everyone did still get corrections which was good. however if you’re looking for a fun summer, columbus ohio isn’t the most interesting place and we didn’t really do much except go to the studio, so i personally would probably put it in serious business. it was a really good experience and definitely helped me improve a lot but as far as enjoyment of the summer goes i think there’s probably better options just because we mostly were in the studios and dorms for most of the summer.
I went to the Boston Ballet summer intensive over the summer and I will say it is definitely a big summer intensive with a lot of students and limited dancing space, so there isn't much one on one connections with the teachers and students. Also, if you are looking for an intense summer Boston is definitely not the place to go because every level had only three classes a day with a one hour break between each class... I was very disappointed about the amount of dancing we actually got to do because even though we were there for seven hours a day, half of the time was spent roaming around and watching other classes. Boston Ballet is a great program to go back to the basics and clean up technique if you are behind, but certainly not the place for you are looking for a challenge or to get a lot stronger. It was really great for the memories as well. I'd say it makes for a good first summer intensive.
@@rent2121 I was in the Newton location, however I also looked at the Boston location's schedule and they also had the hour break in between classes. The overall intensity could be greater at the Boston location, I'm just speaking from my experience.
I went to newton this year and completely disagree, but I was in the highest level you could be there so I got the best schedule, either way though I had 5 classes a day very little breaks and a ton of corrections, they do let a lot of people in but if you are good you will be in one of the C levels and have a pretty good and challenging experience if you aren’t you will be in one of the lower levels but still be with dancets in your level overall though I loved going to it
@@Littleleprechaun-ck7uz that’s great! I’m glad to see that they made some changes this year because I remember last year that even the upper levels didn’t get as much intense training. I know a lot of people discussed that with the faculty and with the survey at the end of SDP that they would like more classes involved so I’m happy they are doing that
@@rent2121I dance at Boston ballet year round and I’ve heard the Boston location (15+ during summer intensive ) is way better then the newton one (under 15 during summer intensive) , so if you ever end up doing it I would say wait till your over 15
i went to abt nyc when i was 12😭😭honestly i loved it and got actual attention surprisingly! i also did the tampa one the following year and i loved it. i sooo understand though
I get accepted in Joffrey ballet I was auditioning for 5 weeks Summer intensive but I get into 3 weeks summer intensive I'm so happy it was one of my dreams programs
I want to add - the only reason to skip the Royal Ballet is if it is, in fact, only a two week program. But otherwise the teaching is excellent and a good foundation for all styles of dance. I spent a full year there and it was an extraordinary experience. Great teachers who went to a lot of trouble to really elevate your dancing. Most are former members of the company and nice. After my year there at age 17 I joined the company - so I was very lucky. As a New Yorker who grew up in the NYC ballet scene, I can tell you unless you’re only interested in becoming a Balanchine dancer and like to be with the snobbiest group of girls and teachers on earth then avoid their programs. (I was actually accepted the two times I auditioned but my Russian teacher talked me out of it). The standards were much stricter when Mr. B was still alive - (especially with body types snd absolutely no patience for errors). But the girls still walk around as if....😒😏...ABT used to have a great school - then the “school” mushroomed with so many satellites. You are so so so right. It’s much better to be at a slightly less prestigious program instead of being the “littler” fish in a super snobby pond. Any one looking to do a Vaganova or Russian / Bolshoi program outside of Russia - really research like crazy that they are the real deal. Many people pretend they were actually trained at these illustrious schools. But they can be very misleading. There are a few not great schools that have summer intensives and pretend to be awesome are not especially authentic. I know a few. Lastly, just because a school has success at YAGP means nothing -
i went to sarasota ballet last summer! even though it wasn’t my favorite summer intensive it was ok because i still improved a lot! apparently it is usually better but i went last summer during covid 😞
I went to boston ballet and it wasn’t a very intense program. I didn’t have many classes per day and some had 1-2 hour breaks in between them. Class sizes weren’t super big, so personal attention was definitely given, but it overall wasn’t my favorite.
@@laurjaye I was 14. I think their 15+ program is excellent, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for a first intensive since she would be in the younger age division like I was. Depending on how far you’re willing to travel and where you live I would personally recommend Cincinnati ballet, UNCSA, Chautauqua, BalletMet, or the Rock School. The Rock School is especially nice because you can pick anywhere from 1-8 weeks so she wouldn’t necessarily have to commit to being away from home for too long. Hope that helps! :)
@@Madisonm3. we live in denver but spend summers in RI so we would be nearby and could see her on the weekends! Her younger sister can overlap the last two weeks which is nice also
I was just accepted into the Newton program, and am curious, do you know how the studios are there? And how many days were classes? And one more question (sorry) do you know if there were partnering classes for ages 13-14?
I went to Harid and Houston too 🙂. My experience with Boston Ballet was that it's easy to get into and they take a lot of students. Definitely agree on ABT... I never even auditioned because I knew it was not for me! I've heard really good things about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre as well.
Wow this was a REALLY great video. My son is 11 and he has auditioned for Joffrey ballet summer and BBSI. He got accepted to both but this video opened my eyes to others not for this year but maybe next year. We have one more audition to come for Nutmeg. I would love to know what you think about their program.
Me a very mediocre ballet dancer from age 7-15 and now taking classes again at age 26 and struuuggling but watching this because I wish I could have taken summer intensives as a kid/teen and now it’s too late 😭🤦🏼♀️
@@GoldieJane I did find a few! I’m just not sure what level I’d be in (most of them aren’t by audition and just self assessed), which are good/take ballet seriously etc because even though I know it’s obviously way too late for me to become a professional dancer, I still take it seriously and want to improve and reach my fullest potential just for myself 😌 Anyway hopefully I can find more info on the programs and hopefully they are still running this summer! Thank you for your encouragement 🥰
Here in Brazil there are lots of Summer Intensives for adults in a good ballet level (and begging as well)... Once I did one of them (who was basically mixed with teens/young ppl in a pre-pro level bc all that usually matters here is your level and not your age).
Ballet West has a summer intensive for adults through their artemotion school. I know adult students who have gone and loved it. I think ballerinas by night did a video about their experience there.
I dance at St Louis Ballet and have always done their summer programs. I am attending Tulsa and Houston for 2 weeks each this summer in their junior programs. I am 10 so a little nervous. 😬😬😬
honestly i’ve been to the rock summer intensive so many times because i’m in the year round program but it isn’t at all based on tricks or anything and the year round and summer program is such a fun experience there’s 5 classes a day and it’s not too many people so the teachers know your name and you get that one on one attention there’s only a lot of people when you have mixed classes but other than that there’s like 10-15 people per class
Hiiiii I loved this video so much but I live in Europe and I honestly I would appreciate if you can do this type of video for summer intensives that are in Europe
i’m 18 but my training has been very inconsistent so i’m a little below average in skill, but i’m definitely not a beginner. i don’t have a lot of experience en pointe, but i’d like to get better, and i’ve never gone to a summer intensive before. does anyone know of one that i would maybe be able to get into?
@@GoldieJane yeah i was looking up the places just because i was curious and i saw the one in tuscaloosa and i live pretty close to there and i was SHOCKED!!!!
Hi, Goldie. My daughter and I just discovered your channel! Love it. My daughter will be 13 this spring and will attend her very first SI. She's having a hard time deciding between Kansas City Ballet (4 weeks) or Atlanta Ballet (3wks). Thoughts?
I am doing CPYB, Texas ballet theater, Joffrey, Austin ballet, and Dallas conservatory. So as you can tell Dance is my life! Do you think I chose well. Any that you recommend just keep in mind I am new on point. These are also only the ones i do in the summer.
I am a student at Texas Ballet Theater and it is honestly such an open and safe environment, especially for pointe beginners. The teachers, at least the ones I have taken classes from are by far my favorite instructors I have ever had. Although I have never taken their summer intensive, their classes are on the smaller side and there's lots of one on one attention. I hope you like it!
@@hannahmadrid6367 Just curious, are you at the Dallas school or the Fort Worth school? And do you think they have equal training or is one location better than the other?
@@christinejanis6552 I’m at the Fort Worth location. I honestly don’t think they are all that different, especially during the summer intensives, I have heard that both locations have some of the same teachers come in, similar class structure, etc.
CPYB is excellent- I went there and the way technique was grilled into my mind was amazing. I attended around 5 years ago so my info may be a little outdated but I have had a couple of friends who have gone back as counselors since and the school is still amazing. Also, if they place you in a lower level, the pointe technique will be focused on a lot, which is good for someone who is new to it. Good luck!
I want to ABC when I was 11 and I felt like they looked at everyone at least my teacher that I mainly had like a few but like my one that I had every day she was so nice and she looked at everyone but that might’ve been my experience
I am choosing between Oklahoma city and Milwaukee at the moment but I am leaning towards Milwaukee, although I may end up at Oklahoma just because of costs. But your videos have made me reconsider, I've also gotten into Cincinnati, sacramento, Joffrey, and ballet met. So far I am just going off of costs and one on one attention, what do you think?
Hello, my daughter is trying to decide between Atlanta and OKCB. How would you compair the 2 ? She is 16 and will turn 17 in June and is looking for good solid training with a lot of class time. She is also considering Butler Univ. Ballet SI. What are your thoughts?
Hi! Both great programs and I would say they are close to the same size! I’ve never been to Atlanta but I do know the teachers at OKC and I absolutely love them!! You really can’t go wrong with either program!!
Hi! I did Atlanta's professional intensive when I was 17 and thought it might help to give you an overview of my experience. This program gave me a really good feel for professional life. We started with class and were cast in performances, for the rest of the intensive we mostly did class and then rehearsal each day. If I didn't have rehearsal for some time, I was able to take extra classes with other groups. I liked it, but think it's really important to be able to push yourself to work if you don't have rehearsal.
Hi!! Ballet Austin loves shorter dancers. Texas ballet theater as well. But with ANY company or summer program, just be YOU and confident and whether they “like” or “dislike” a certain height... you’ll never know until you try!
i was considering auditioning joffrey in chicago but heard it was kinda large and not much one on one attention, so that’s funny how you said the opposite haha. i was also considering cincinnati ? do you have any opinions on their intensive?
Joffrey is a relatively large intensive but the teachers do a great job with giving each student attention!! Cincinnati is pretty similar to Kansas City Ballet. I would say Cincinnati is a little bit bigger than KC but you will still get great training!!
Thanks for this! My daughter is 12. She did a 2 week program at the SC Governors School for the Arts (SCGSAH) last summer and wants to do 5 weeks at CPYB this summer. At what age do you recommend really focusing on these 5 week intensives? She’s not on pointe yet, but might be by the end of the year. She’s also auditioning for the SCGSAH 5 week program this summer also!
hey! i’m hoping to attend an intensive next summer but i was wondering if anybody had recommendations for me. so i am definitely looking to become a professional dancer, but not strictly ballet. i’m not talking like hip-hop and tap and such, but i do want to be a contemporary dancer. also i realize that basically every intensive has classes like contemp and such but i was just wondering if anyone had suggestions as to what would be a good fit for me? also i did strictly ballet for years, but i starting adding more styles over the years if that helps
I went to the rock and it was the absolute best experience I e ever had, the teachers are amazing and I improved in two weeks the amount I would have improved in a year… so I definitely disagree with how you placed the rock considering you didn’t even go, I don’t mean to sound rude in any way this is not my first language so I don’t know how to express myself well in English yet
@@tillynorton5720 one of my friends went there, she said it’s a good starter program but not the most intense. Also if your on the old side like 15+ then no. Also the guest teachers are good but not as good as these other places. That’s what I’ve heard from her. But I think it’s pretty easy to get into and smaller classes
You're making it sound like a dancer gets to pick and choose summer intensives based on their own goals. Sometimes you go where you're accepted. Period.
What Summer Intensive Program are you going to this summer?!
@DianaStarr Raynell You got this girl!!
I am going to Cincinnati ballet I am so excited!!!
@@ninafrancesbaker5184 yay!! Good for you girl
I’ll be going to A&A in chicago! It’s a little smaller, but I’m looking forward to the smaller class sizes and such:)
Miami City Ballet ♥️
as someone who went to Nashville Ballet's intensive and now is in the year round, I would personally put it in serious business!! they do NOT mess around. I swear I almost died everyday! we had a super intense conditioning class every day before technique and then had hours of intense ballet classes with only a 15 minute break before the last class. It was tough but I swear I got SO RIPPED. idk how it was for the lower levels but once you're in upper advanced levels you have to be on top of your game all the time. It's an amazing intensive and school and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's up for the challenge!
I have recently switched from Nashville ballet after seeing the ages for lower levels, level 3 and 4 ranging from 3rd to 10th. It was ridiculous and the class were way too large. I switched to NCBA (Nashville Classical Ballet Academy) they practice 5 hours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They put you on Pointe by 12 and and extremely serious, Nashville Ballet was honestly a joke.
Would you suggest Nashville for a first intensive? It’s the closest one to me and I just don’t know what’s best
@@ensly3138 that’s interesting!! I wonder if things were run very differently in the lower levels. My year round class(day program) was pretty small and had great training
@@rebecahgokee7718 I think it would be good! If it’s your first intensive I’m assuming you’re on the younger side? If so I don’t really know what the younger levels are like, but I’d assume it’s about the same!
I’m interested in going to the Nashville ballet summer intensive, I’d like to know your experience of if there were any mean girls and what they might’ve done. Also how the teachers were
Am I a ballerina? No.
Am I still watching? Absolutely.
Love that 😂
I went to ABT NY in 2019 and I loved it so much. Granted I was in the highest level, but I really grew so much from it, and there were only 19 in my class!
I’m attending the Joffrey Ballet’s Summer Intensive this year, and I’m so excited! I attended their summer intensive two years ago and I absolutely loved it!
Congrats girl!! Like I said in the video...everyone I know that goes to Joffrey loves it!! So happy for you
Thank you!
i participated in their NSIA audition which was a few weeks ago, which is how i already know, i hope you do well!
I was going to but you have to be vaccinated and im not so I can't 😭😭
Are they absolute beginner friendly by any chance ??? 😊
i was in the miami city ballet year round program for three years and did 4 of their summer intensives and i have to say it is literally so intense! they would have 4-5 classes per day and even tho they are a huge company they don't usually accept too too many people so they actually paid attention to everyone in the class and learned everyones names really fast. The teachers and faculty are so amazing and i loved my summers there! overall definitely a great program!
I fully believe that!! There are so many amazing dancers at Miami. I was about thiiiiiss close to choosing Miami as my year round program. But for me personally, I knew I would just want to lay at the beach 😂😂
Will u be attending to this Summer Intensive this year?
were you able to go to the beach at all??
@@user-zq8gt7zv3g I went to the MCB Summer Program for Multiple years and I go year round, last year they let us go out during lunch to get food or just go out for an hour and the beach is only 2 blocks away from the ballet, so more than likely people will have time to go to the beach.
do most people get into Miami?? or is it difficult to get into
@@intifiny868
Orlando Ballet was a very intense summer intensive. It had 6 classes a week (6 days), like Houston. It is only 5 weeks, and we got the 3rd Saturday off. But boy did we need it!
Atlanta Ballet was a nice balance of good memories and great dance program. For the final performance, the teacher choreography specifically for each group, and you perform one dance per style (hip hop, jazz, modern, and ballet). All the second company members start from the summer program. I improved so drastically after those 5 week that my home studio moved me into the highest level after telling me I’d send another year in the advance level prior to my attendance at Atlanta.
My daughter just got accepted to Orlando and is waiting to see about Austin. She is leaning towards Orlando now, because she thinks they will be harder. Thank you for your comment
Orlando is excellent
I went to SAB when I was 12 and I definitely agree with you that it’s for the memories, but only for the younger levels. I’ve heard and seen the older levels classes and it’s a lot different and harder.
From what age do you think it changes?
@@philipp4631 i would say 14-15
I completely agree with you on ABT I went and the teacher only focused on two girls and she gave me two corrections a week and that’s it :( I would definitely save your money... also Houston is super intense almost every person that went from my studio came back injured
Yyyeeeeuuupppp!!
Another one to consider is the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School. The professional division summer school is 4 weeks long. Students dance monday to Saturday. The dorms are attached to the school and has a fantastic chef and wonderful supervision. There are evening optional evening activities for students. It’s a small company and school, so there is a lot of opportunity for correction. The summer school is the audition for the year round academic program. We live locally and my son attended this program and came home every evening exhausted and motivated. I would totally recommend it.
Miami City ballet does seem like it would be chill, but it is actually the hardest SI I’ve been too. I would highly recommend, it really helps improve strength.
Totally makes sense!!
Do you remember how many classes a day there was?
thank you for this!! i’m auditioning for the first time next year and i’m tryna find out where i should audition
Of course!!
Me and my two friends were all accepted into PNB and are all going this summer!! I love your videos!!
Congrats girl!! Thank you so much 🥺🥺
My daughter is in the PD program at Ballet West. After summers at PNB and Miami, she will tell anyone that Miami has an incredibly intense summer program. The classes are small. She had 4-5 classes a day. She walked away feeling so much stronger and that the training was absolutely top notch! She doesn’t feel that quite as strongly about PNB. Yes, she did love being on the beach in Miami, as well, of course 😉. I really appreciate your opinion on SAB. That’s exactly the impression I’ve gotten from what I’ve seen and heard. It’s more about the name than the training 😬.
I’m going to Joffrey and I’m so excited!!
Enjoy Chicago!!!💓🏙✨
me too! i’m going to NYC
I am like 3 years late to this video but I went to CPYB this summer and it’s honestly amazing! I improved so much, the classes are pretty small (mine had 11 girls in it) and everyone got personal corrections. It was honestly just so amazing! We had at least 2 technique classes a day but it was often times 3, a pointe class, and then like once a week we had fun class instead of a third technique class. Honestly I loved it and I can’t wait to go back next year
personal thoughts about balletmet where i went last year: i found that a lot of it depends on level (my level kind of got neglected and we got the fewest classes a lot of the time, we weren’t even the lowest level) but it’s definitely pretty serious. we would have normally 5-7 hours per day and we danced six days a week. pretty much everyone had some sort of injury or shin splints by the end. the thing i will say is that balletmet definitely had a lot of students (probably about 20 in each level, maybe a little more) but everyone did still get corrections which was good. however if you’re looking for a fun summer, columbus ohio isn’t the most interesting place and we didn’t really do much except go to the studio, so i personally would probably put it in serious business. it was a really good experience and definitely helped me improve a lot but as far as enjoyment of the summer goes i think there’s probably better options just because we mostly were in the studios and dorms for most of the summer.
I went to the Boston Ballet summer intensive over the summer and I will say it is definitely a big summer intensive with a lot of students and limited dancing space, so there isn't much one on one connections with the teachers and students. Also, if you are looking for an intense summer Boston is definitely not the place to go because every level had only three classes a day with a one hour break between each class... I was very disappointed about the amount of dancing we actually got to do because even though we were there for seven hours a day, half of the time was spent roaming around and watching other classes. Boston Ballet is a great program to go back to the basics and clean up technique if you are behind, but certainly not the place for you are looking for a challenge or to get a lot stronger. It was really great for the memories as well. I'd say it makes for a good first summer intensive.
were you in newton or boston location?
@@rent2121 I was in the Newton location, however I also looked at the Boston location's schedule and they also had the hour break in between classes. The overall intensity could be greater at the Boston location, I'm just speaking from my experience.
I went to newton this year and completely disagree, but I was in the highest level you could be there so I got the best schedule, either way though I had 5 classes a day very little breaks and a ton of corrections, they do let a lot of people in but if you are good you will be in one of the C levels and have a pretty good and challenging experience if you aren’t you will be in one of the lower levels but still be with dancets in your level overall though I loved going to it
@@Littleleprechaun-ck7uz that’s great! I’m glad to see that they made some changes this year because I remember last year that even the upper levels didn’t get as much intense training. I know a lot of people discussed that with the faculty and with the survey at the end of SDP that they would like more classes involved so I’m happy they are doing that
@@rent2121I dance at Boston ballet year round and I’ve heard the Boston location (15+ during summer intensive ) is way better then the newton one (under 15 during summer intensive) , so if you ever end up doing it I would say wait till your over 15
i went to abt nyc when i was 12😭😭honestly i loved it and got actual attention surprisingly! i also did the tampa one the following year and i loved it. i sooo understand though
I would put Royal and SF at goals and Houston at Fancy. Then the rest at save your money hahaha jk... kinda
even though we have different opinions,,, it was still a great video!
Lol you said it not me!! 😂
Thank you! Love your channel💜💜
@@GoldieJane hahaha thanks girl! sending love from Germany
My ballet teacher, Mrs. Lorena, danced at San Francisco ballet and was a principal dancer there.
I get accepted in Joffrey ballet I was auditioning for 5 weeks Summer intensive but I get into 3 weeks summer intensive I'm so happy it was one of my dreams programs
Omggg me too, congratssss💕
Omg by any chance do you know if they are beginner friendly ??
@@lisassecert3130 sorry I don't know but you don't lose anything in auditioning for Joffrey
Best luck!!!
I want to add - the only reason to skip the Royal Ballet is if it is, in fact, only a two week program. But otherwise the teaching is excellent and a good foundation for all styles of dance. I spent a full year there and it was an extraordinary experience. Great teachers who went to a lot of trouble to really elevate your dancing. Most are former members of the company and nice. After my year there at age 17 I joined the company - so I was very lucky. As a New Yorker who grew up in the NYC ballet scene, I can tell you unless you’re only interested in becoming a Balanchine dancer and like to be with the snobbiest group of girls and teachers on earth then avoid their programs. (I was actually accepted the two times I auditioned but my Russian teacher talked me out of it). The standards were much stricter when Mr. B was still alive - (especially with body types snd absolutely no patience for errors). But the girls still walk around as if....😒😏...ABT used to have a great school - then the “school” mushroomed with so many satellites. You are so so so right. It’s much better to be at a slightly less prestigious program instead of being the “littler” fish in a super snobby pond.
Any one looking to do a Vaganova or Russian / Bolshoi program outside of Russia - really research like crazy that they are the real deal. Many people pretend they were actually trained at these illustrious schools. But they can be very misleading. There are a few not great schools that have summer intensives and pretend to be awesome are not especially authentic. I know a few. Lastly, just because a school has success at YAGP means nothing -
Thank you so much for your comment!!! I agree with everything you just said. I appreciate your insight!!
I’m attending the royal ballet school summer intensive this year! Travelling in a few days🩰 I’m nervous, but excited at the same time
@@Leahisabellapettersson How did it go? Do you recommend it?
i went to sarasota ballet last summer! even though it wasn’t my favorite summer intensive it was ok because i still improved a lot! apparently it is usually better but i went last summer during covid 😞
Talk about the contract stuff! Love this!
I went to boston ballet and it wasn’t a very intense program. I didn’t have many classes per day and some had 1-2 hour breaks in between them. Class sizes weren’t super big, so personal attention was definitely given, but it overall wasn’t my favorite.
How old were you? My daughter is turning 13 late summer and was just accepted. It would be here first intensive
@@laurjaye I was 14. I think their 15+ program is excellent, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for a first intensive since she would be in the younger age division like I was. Depending on how far you’re willing to travel and where you live I would personally recommend Cincinnati ballet, UNCSA, Chautauqua, BalletMet, or the Rock School. The Rock School is especially nice because you can pick anywhere from 1-8 weeks so she wouldn’t necessarily have to commit to being away from home for too long. Hope that helps! :)
@@Madisonm3. we live in denver but spend summers in RI so we would be nearby and could see her on the weekends! Her younger sister can overlap the last two weeks which is nice also
I was just accepted into the Newton program, and am curious, do you know how the studios are there? And how many days were classes? And one more question (sorry) do you know if there were partnering classes for ages 13-14?
I went to Harid and Houston too 🙂. My experience with Boston Ballet was that it's easy to get into and they take a lot of students. Definitely agree on ABT... I never even auditioned because I knew it was not for me! I've heard really good things about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre as well.
Would you recommend boston if someone wanted to improve a lot, or is it not that hard?
Wow this was a REALLY great video. My son is 11 and he has auditioned for Joffrey ballet summer and BBSI. He got accepted to both but this video opened my eyes to others not for this year but maybe next year. We have one more audition to come for Nutmeg. I would love to know what you think about their program.
wow congratulations to your son! How exciting. I haven't personally been to nutmeg, but I have only heard great things!
i go to nashville ballet and i absolutely hate it don't go there unless u want to get screamed at 24/7 and leave class crying every day
Have anyone been to the ballet summer intensive at Ballet Hispanico, Dance Theater of Harlem or Complexions? Please share your thoughts.
I'm very nervous I'm going to audition for Houston ballet, Boston Ballet and Ballet West summer intensives🤯
Don't be nervous!! You got it girl
@@GoldieJane thx a lot
@@gabriellegrossmann what a conscience!!!wish you the best luck 😁
@@gabicastro6288 how did your auditions go??? I'm also auditioning for ballet west :)
@@cmae99 I didn't at the end 😊
Me a very mediocre ballet dancer from age 7-15 and now taking classes again at age 26 and struuuggling but watching this because I wish I could have taken summer intensives as a kid/teen and now it’s too late 😭🤦🏼♀️
Awww!! Well I’m SURE they have adult programs in the summer for you
@@GoldieJane I did find a few! I’m just not sure what level I’d be in (most of them aren’t by audition and just self assessed), which are good/take ballet seriously etc because even though I know it’s obviously way too late for me to become a professional dancer, I still take it seriously and want to improve and reach my fullest potential just for myself 😌 Anyway hopefully I can find more info on the programs and hopefully they are still running this summer! Thank you for your encouragement 🥰
Here in Brazil there are lots of Summer Intensives for adults in a good ballet level (and begging as well)... Once I did one of them (who was basically mixed with teens/young ppl in a pre-pro level bc all that usually matters here is your level and not your age).
Ballet West has a summer intensive for adults through their artemotion school. I know adult students who have gone and loved it. I think ballerinas by night did a video about their experience there.
I dance at St Louis Ballet and have always done their summer programs. I am attending Tulsa and Houston for 2 weeks each this summer in their junior programs. I am 10 so a little nervous. 😬😬😬
I used to dance at St. Louis Ballet. I left right before I moved up to level 7 in 2019
Hi! How did Tulsa go and what did you think of it?
where do you rank Charlotte Ballet?
I’m trying out for the Nashville summer intensive this next Saturday, and I’m so nervous.
i just auditioned today lol
honestly i’ve been to the rock summer intensive so many times because i’m in the year round program but it isn’t at all based on tricks or anything and the year round and summer program is such a fun experience there’s 5 classes a day and it’s not too many people so the teachers know your name and you get that one on one attention there’s only a lot of people when you have mixed classes but other than that there’s like 10-15 people per class
I love your vids!!!! I have been a ballerina for 11 years🩰
kansas city! ❤️ maybe if I end up moving back there it can be an option for me one day again. I can hope
Hiiiii I loved this video so much but I live in Europe and I honestly I would appreciate if you can do this type of video for summer intensives that are in Europe
I know I’m really late lol, but does anyone know which of these are Balanchine style? I know some but not all. Thank you!
I'm going to Master Ballet Academy Summer Intensive!! Do you know anything about them? :D
i’m 18 but my training has been very inconsistent so i’m a little below average in skill, but i’m definitely not a beginner. i don’t have a lot of experience en pointe, but i’d like to get better, and i’ve never gone to a summer intensive before. does anyone know of one that i would maybe be able to get into?
What are some of the best ones in England ?? Actually is northern ballet summer intensive any good?? Thanks
abt also has one in Tuscaloosa Alabama at the University of Alabama
Oh wow! I had no idea about that one!
@@GoldieJane yeah i was looking up the places just because i was curious and i saw the one in tuscaloosa and i live pretty close to there and i was SHOCKED!!!!
Does anyone have any idea if Next Generation Summer intensive it looks good but any thoughts?
Hi, Goldie. My daughter and I just discovered your channel! Love it. My daughter will be 13 this spring and will attend her very first SI. She's having a hard time deciding between Kansas City Ballet (4 weeks) or Atlanta Ballet (3wks). Thoughts?
Thanks so much!! Wow how exciting!! Messaging you on Instagram now 💜
I’m attending the royal ballet school summer intensive this year! Travelling in 5 days🩰 Got any tips for home sickness?
I am doing CPYB, Texas ballet theater, Joffrey, Austin ballet, and Dallas conservatory. So as you can tell Dance is my life! Do you think I chose well. Any that you recommend just keep in mind I am new on point. These are also only the ones i do in the summer.
I am a student at Texas Ballet Theater and it is honestly such an open and safe environment, especially for pointe beginners. The teachers, at least the ones I have taken classes from are by far my favorite instructors I have ever had. Although I have never taken their summer intensive, their classes are on the smaller side and there's lots of one on one attention. I hope you like it!
@@hannahmadrid6367 Just curious, are you at the Dallas school or the Fort Worth school? And do you think they have equal training or is one location better than the other?
@@christinejanis6552 I’m at the Fort Worth location. I honestly don’t think they are all that different, especially during the summer intensives, I have heard that both locations have some of the same teachers come in, similar class structure, etc.
@@hannahmadrid6367 Ok, thanks! TBT is one of the summer intensives that I got into this year, always good to get an insider's view :)
CPYB is excellent- I went there and the way technique was grilled into my mind was amazing. I attended around 5 years ago so my info may be a little outdated but I have had a couple of friends who have gone back as counselors since and the school is still amazing. Also, if they place you in a lower level, the pointe technique will be focused on a lot, which is good for someone who is new to it. Good luck!
Hi! Thanks for this video! I’m going to Austin Ballet SI this summer, do you know anything about that? 😊
Yes I do! It is a great program. On the smaller side so you will get that one on one attention in class which is so important!! Congrats girl!
@@GoldieJane thank you!!
Congrats! I went in 2019 and really enjoyed most of it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
@@yaelmermelstein6629 thank you so much!!
What year were you at Washington Ballet? We may both know the pianist there
2013!
What do you think about Kaatsban?
I want to ABC when I was 11 and I felt like they looked at everyone at least my teacher that I mainly had like a few but like my one that I had every day she was so nice and she looked at everyone but that might’ve been my experience
I am choosing between Oklahoma city and Milwaukee at the moment but I am leaning towards Milwaukee, although I may end up at Oklahoma just because of costs. But your videos have made me reconsider, I've also gotten into Cincinnati, sacramento, Joffrey, and ballet met. So far I am just going off of costs and one on one attention, what do you think?
I honestly think you can’t go wrong with any of your choices!!
Where did you go?
I got into both of these programs, do you have any advice?
Hello, my daughter is trying to decide between Atlanta and OKCB. How would you compair the 2 ? She is 16 and will turn 17 in June and is looking for good solid training with a lot of class time. She is also considering Butler Univ. Ballet SI. What are your thoughts?
Hi! Both great programs and I would say they are close to the same size! I’ve never been to Atlanta but I do know the teachers at OKC and I absolutely love them!! You really can’t go wrong with either program!!
Hi! I did Atlanta's professional intensive when I was 17 and thought it might help to give you an overview of my experience. This program gave me a really good feel for professional life. We started with class and were cast in performances, for the rest of the intensive we mostly did class and then rehearsal each day. If I didn't have rehearsal for some time, I was able to take extra classes with other groups. I liked it, but think it's really important to be able to push yourself to work if you don't have rehearsal.
what do you think about Bolshoi ballet because I’m going there this year and I don’t know if it’s good or not so I don’t know if I should go or not
Hi thank you so much for this video it was super helpful! I’m a short dancer are their any places that like shorter dancers?
Hi!! Ballet Austin loves shorter dancers. Texas ballet theater as well. But with ANY company or summer program, just be YOU and confident and whether they “like” or “dislike” a certain height... you’ll never know until you try!
@@GoldieJane thank you so much!!! Keep doing what you’re doing :)
i have a couple friends who went to the rock school, and none of them stayed there
i was considering auditioning joffrey in chicago but heard it was kinda large and not much one on one attention, so that’s funny how you said the opposite haha. i was also considering cincinnati ? do you have any opinions on their intensive?
Joffrey is a relatively large intensive but the teachers do a great job with giving each student attention!! Cincinnati is pretty similar to Kansas City Ballet. I would say Cincinnati is a little bit bigger than KC but you will still get great training!!
@@GoldieJane thank you!
hey! i was wondering if you had chosen, i think i’m going to cincinnati so i may see you if you’re going!
This is such a weird question, but do you happen to know the paint color of the green wall behind you?
I was wondering too!
Thanks for this! My daughter is 12. She did a 2 week program at the SC Governors School for the Arts (SCGSAH) last summer and wants to do 5 weeks at CPYB this summer. At what age do you recommend really focusing on these 5 week intensives? She’s not on pointe yet, but might be by the end of the year. She’s also auditioning for the SCGSAH 5 week program this summer also!
Anyone got any good summer intensives for serious dancers but don,t want to break the bank completely?
hey! i’m hoping to attend an intensive next summer but i was wondering if anybody had recommendations for me. so i am definitely looking to become a professional dancer, but not strictly ballet. i’m not talking like hip-hop and tap and such, but i do want to be a contemporary dancer. also i realize that basically every intensive has classes like contemp and such but i was just wondering if anyone had suggestions as to what would be a good fit for me? also i did strictly ballet for years, but i starting adding more styles over the years if that helps
Try The Big Muddy Dance Co in St. Louis!
useful and beautiful
Thank you!
Pittsburgh ballet theatre!
I went to the rock and it was the absolute best experience I e ever had, the teachers are amazing and I improved in two weeks the amount I would have improved in a year… so I definitely disagree with how you placed the rock considering you didn’t even go, I don’t mean to sound rude in any way this is not my first language so I don’t know how to express myself well in English yet
Has anyone been to the School of Philadelphia Summer Intensive ?
fort Wayne ballet!!!
What about Oregon ballet theatre
I have never been to or have auditioned for OBT but I have heard it is a good program! It’s definitely on the smaller side but still great training
@@GoldieJane Okay! I might audition for Whitman dance lab have you heard about that one?
@@tillynorton5720 one of my friends went there, she said it’s a good starter program but not the most intense. Also if your on the old side like 15+ then no. Also the guest teachers are good but not as good as these other places. That’s what I’ve heard from her. But I think it’s pretty easy to get into and smaller classes
@@willowsolly8899 okkkk thank you I’m only 13 and it my first year so I think it should be good to start with
@@willowsolly8899 if I get accepted
You're making it sound like a dancer gets to pick and choose summer intensives based on their own goals. Sometimes you go where you're accepted. Period.
Yeah at abt not a lot of people get in so that was a little wrong
Goldie how are you