Applications for Summer Intensive 2023 are now available.
Information
Cary Ballet's renowned Intensive Summer Program implements our carefully designed curriculum of rigorous, daily classes for qualified students.
Intensive students will notice a marked improvement as they enjoy extended daily ballet technique, pointe, and variations classes. Their experience is enhanced with training in other dance techniques, such as jazz, modern, character, and contemporary as well as Pilates, PBT, and our special therapeutic conditioning classes, designed to optimize the dancer’s strength, flexibility, extension, and turnout. We are also proud to offer seminars in topics developed specifically for dancers such as injury prevention & mental wellness. Acceptance in Intensives is by audition only, and reserved for healthy, serious-minded dancers who demonstrate a high level of achievement and potential.
Our unique program offers six weeks of intensive training with Cary Ballet's renowned faculty and master teachers in a flexible session-based enrollment. We provide the opportunity for close interaction with highly regarded Ballet Masters in a personal, nurturing environment.
For the maximum benefit to our students, all dancers will attend a placement class the first day of the session. Level placement is at the sole discretion of the faculty. Summer training culminates in a Repertory Presentation of variations, character, and repertoire learned throughout the session.
Minimum age requirement for Summer Intensives: 12 years.
Session I (2 weeks)
June 26 - July 08
Session II (3 weeks)
July 10 - July 29
Session III (5 weeks)
June 26 - July 29
Session IV (Prix Challenge Week)
July 31 - August 5
Session V (6 weeks)
June 26 - August 5
* Dancers unable to attend a full session may opt for flexible enrollment per week (subject to an out-of-session fee and out-of-session dancers are not eligible for Repertory Presentations).
Intensive students will notice a marked improvement as they enjoy extended daily ballet technique, pointe, and variations classes. Their experience is enhanced with training in other dance techniques, such as jazz, modern, character, and contemporary as well as Pilates, PBT, and our special therapeutic conditioning classes, designed to optimize the dancer’s strength, flexibility, extension, and turnout. We are also proud to offer seminars in topics developed specifically for dancers such as injury prevention & mental wellness. Acceptance in Intensives is by audition only, and reserved for healthy, serious-minded dancers who demonstrate a high level of achievement and potential.
Our unique program offers six weeks of intensive training with Cary Ballet's renowned faculty and master teachers in a flexible session-based enrollment. We provide the opportunity for close interaction with highly regarded Ballet Masters in a personal, nurturing environment.
For the maximum benefit to our students, all dancers will attend a placement class the first day of the session. Level placement is at the sole discretion of the faculty. Summer training culminates in a Repertory Presentation of variations, character, and repertoire learned throughout the session.
Minimum age requirement for Summer Intensives: 12 years.
Session I (2 weeks)
June 26 - July 08
Session II (3 weeks)
July 10 - July 29
Session III (5 weeks)
June 26 - July 29
Session IV (Prix Challenge Week)
July 31 - August 5
Session V (6 weeks)
June 26 - August 5
* Dancers unable to attend a full session may opt for flexible enrollment per week (subject to an out-of-session fee and out-of-session dancers are not eligible for Repertory Presentations).
Auditions
Auditions will be held at Cary Ballet Conservatory on the following dates. Application/audition fee: $70
Please use the following links to register for auditions. Zoom options are available, please indicate on your application.
Current CBC students do not need to audition but can simply fill out the CBC student application. Current student application fee is $45
Video Auditions
Dancers may also apply with a video audition. Audition videos must include the following:
Please use the following links to register for auditions. Zoom options are available, please indicate on your application.
Current CBC students do not need to audition but can simply fill out the CBC student application. Current student application fee is $45
Video Auditions
Dancers may also apply with a video audition. Audition videos must include the following:
- Barre: plie; tendu; degage; rond de jambe; adagio; grande battement
- Center: adagio; moving (waltz) pirouette; petite allegro; grande allegro
- Ladies en pointe (if applicable): simple echappe combination; simple turning
- Gentlemen: Tours en lair
2023 Summer Intensive Housing
Cary Ballet Conservatory’s Boarding Program provides visiting dancers a home away from home experience. Selected dancers stay at a wonderful, nearby facility with a dedicated Residence Manager who provides support and care to our visiting students. . Just around the corner, dancers are housed close enough to walk in a friendly neighborhood to and from the studio each day.
When the dancers are away from the studio our Residence Manager arranges chaperoned activities/outings for residence students. Those activities may include pizza parties, a Durham Bulls game, a theatre show, a trip to the mall or the movies. As the summer schedules are published, we will have a more accurate list of activities. Additional fees will apply for some activities.
Besides the excellent training the dancers receive at Cary Ballet, we believe that what makes the Summer Intensive experience so memorable, is the friendships the dancers make with other dancers who share their passion for dance.
Limited housing available, please apply early!
For more detailed information, please contact our office.
When the dancers are away from the studio our Residence Manager arranges chaperoned activities/outings for residence students. Those activities may include pizza parties, a Durham Bulls game, a theatre show, a trip to the mall or the movies. As the summer schedules are published, we will have a more accurate list of activities. Additional fees will apply for some activities.
Besides the excellent training the dancers receive at Cary Ballet, we believe that what makes the Summer Intensive experience so memorable, is the friendships the dancers make with other dancers who share their passion for dance.
Limited housing available, please apply early!
For more detailed information, please contact our office.
Tuition
Summer Intensive has a tier-based tuition fee schedule. Full payment must be paid in full by the 1st of the month to receive the tuition rate associated with that month, otherwise the rate for the next month will be applied to the account. Out-of-Session Fee is an additional fee. No refunds without a doctor's note.
Tier I - Apply by January 15th - Payment due February 1st
Session |
Tier I Tuition |
Session Dates |
Tier I Housing |
TOTAL |
I |
$1,000 |
June 26th-July 7th (2 weeks) |
$1,350 |
$2,350 |
II |
$1,500 |
July 10th-July 28th (3 weeks) |
$2,025 |
$3,525 |
III |
$2,450 |
June 26th-July 28th (5 weeks) |
$3,375 |
$5,825 |
IV (Prix Challenge) |
$600 |
July 31st-August 4th (1 week) |
$600 |
$1,200 |
V |
$3,000 |
June 26th-August4th (6 weeks) |
$4,050 |
$7,050 |
Tier II - Apply by February 15th - Payment due March 1st
Session |
Tier II Tuition |
Sessionn Dates |
Tier II Housing |
TOTAL |
I |
$1,080 |
June 26th-July 7th (2 weeks) |
$1,450 |
$2,530 |
II |
$1,620 |
July 10th-July 28th (3 weeks) |
$2,175 |
$3,795 |
III |
$2,650 |
June 26th-July 28th (5 weeks) |
$3,625 |
$6,275 |
IV (Prix Challenge) |
$625 |
July 31st-August 4th (1 week) |
$625 |
$1,250 |
V |
$3,240 |
June 26th-August4th (6 weeks) |
$4,350 |
$7,590 |
Tier III - Apply by March 15th - Payment due April 1st
Session |
Tier III Tuition |
Session Dates |
Tier III Housing |
TOTAL |
I |
$1,160 |
June 26th-July 7th (2 weeks) |
$1,500 |
$2,660 |
II |
$1,740 |
July 10th-July 28th (3 weeks) |
$2,250 |
$3,990 |
III |
$2,850 |
June 26th-July 28th (5 weeks) |
$3,750 |
$6,600 |
IV (Prix Challenge) |
$650 |
July 31st-August 4th (1 week) |
$750 |
$1,400 |
V |
$3,480 |
June 26th-August4th (6 weeks) |
$4,500 |
$7,980 |
Tier IV - Applications After April 2nd
Session |
Tier IV Tition |
Session Dates |
Tier IV Housing |
TOTAL |
I |
$1,240 |
June 26th-July 7th (2 weeks) |
$1,600 |
$2,840 |
II |
$1,860 |
July 10th-July 28th (3 weeks) |
$2,400 |
$4,260 |
III |
$3,050 |
June 26th-July 28th (5 weeks) |
$4,000 |
$7,050 |
IV (Prix Challenge) |
$650 |
July 31st-August 4th (1 week) |
$800 |
$1,450 |
V |
$3,720 |
June 26th-August4th (6 weeks) |
$4,800 |
$8,520 |