Summer Intensive 2024
Ages 8 and up
Age: Students must be the age of 12 and up to be eligible for the Intermediate or Advanced programs. Placement is at the discretion of the directors.
Age: Students must be between the ages of 10-14 for level 5/6. Placement at the discretion of the directors.
Age: Students must be between the ages of 8-11 for Level 3. Placement at the discretion of the directors.
Placement: Students may submit a video of short barre, center and pointe work to be placed.
Curriculum and Weekly Schedule Advanced and Intermediate
Students will train with our guest teachers and IBS staff with approximately 40 hours per week. Classes will run Monday-Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The schedule will include:
1. Ballet: technique, pointe, men's class
2. Pas de Deux: partnering (Only for Intermediate and Advanced Students)
3. Contemporary
4. Character
5. Conditioning: stretch and strength
6. Repertoire: Classical variations, Balanchine, Bournonville, and Contemporary
7. Specials: Broadway, African, Jazz, Flamingo
8. Performance on July 26th
Students will train with our guest teachers and IBS staff with approximately 30 hours per week. Classes will run Monday-Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The schedule will include:
1. Ballet: technique, pointe, Men"s class
2. Acro
3. Contemporary
4. Character
5.Introduction to pas de Deux
6. Conditioning: stretch and strength
8. Repertoire: variations, rehearsals
9. Specials: Dance History, Acting for dancers, Jazz
10. Performance on July 26th
Students will train with IBS staff with approximately 20 hours per week. Classes will run Monday-Friday between 2:45 am and 6:45 pm. The schedule will include:
1. Ballet: technique
2. Pointe
3. Contemporary
4. Acro
5. Specials: Acting for dancers, Dance History
6. Conditioning: stretch and strength
7. Repertoire: rehearsals
8.Performance on July 26th
Curriculum and weekly Schedule Level 3
Students will train with IBS staff with approximately 16 hours per week. Classes will run Monday-Thursday between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. The schedule will include:
1. Ballet: technique
2. Contemporary
3. Acro
4. Conditioning: Stretch and Strength
5. Specials: Acting for dancers, Dance History
6. Repetoire rehearsals
7. performance on July 26th
Faculty
While a full faculty roster is still in development, students can expect to see the following teachers this summer:
IBS Staff
International Ballet School Staff Mark Carlson, Director
International Ballet School Sandra Kerr-Carlson, Director
international Ballet School Victoria Spangler, Contemporary
International Ballet School Charis Spencer, Children's Program
International Ballet School Marina Oreshkevich, Character
Guest Teachers
International Guest Teacher Olivier Pardina, French School,
International Guest Teacher Nikoloz Makhateli, Vaganova School
Click here for staff and guest teacher's bios
Tuition, Hours, and Important Dates
Tuition Advanced and Intermediate: $2,100 for 4 weeks or $600 Weekly Rate.
Tuition Level 6: $2100 for 4 weeks or $600 Weekly Rate.
Tuition Level 5: $1500 for 4 weeks or $450 Weekly Rate.
Tuition Level 3: $1200 for 4 weeks or $375 Weekly Rate.
Non refundable deposit of $200 Due at the time of registration (goes towards the total tuition fee)
Remainder of tuition payment due by June 1st 2024
Dates: First Day Monday July 1st, Last Day Friday July 26th, Closed Thursday July 4th.
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ADDRESS
250 East Dry Creek RD Suite 203
Mon – Fri : 2 PM - 8 PM
Sat: 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday : Closed
Testimonials
I recently attended their Nutcracker performance and was stunned by the beauty of their costumes, use of color coordination and lighting. Their sets were magnificent! The dancing was beautiful to see and they have talented youth!
Sonya C.
This school has been a blessing for my daughter. International Ballet School is one of the best programs in the country for the most dedicated and passionate ballet students.
Edward B.
About
At International Ballet School our mission is to create a caring and nurturing environment for our students where they can thrive. We provide a program that develops technical skills, musicality, self-esteem, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance. Whether or not a student is pursuing a professional career in dance, we strive to give everyone the care and attention they need to develop into the best dancer and artist they can be.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri : 2 PM - 8 PM
Sat : 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday : Closed