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International Ballet Academy

Summer of Dance 2026

Whether you dance for the love of the art or train for a professional career, IBA's summer programs keep you dancing through July and August. Regular curriculum classes continue for dancers who want extra flexibility over the summer.

Summer Intensive
July 6 to August 14 Ages 10 to adult, by auditionDetails: July 6 to August 14
Summer Dance Program
July 6 to August 14 Ages 7 to 9, no auditionDetails: July 6 to August 14
Children's Dance Classes
July 6 to August 28 Ages 3 to 6Details: July 6 to August 28
The Summer Intensive

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Summer 2026

Find Your Inner Artist

The International Ballet Academy is where young artists, and those young at heart, take their first class or find new heights for their technique. The Summer Intensive elevates professional training, the Summer Dance Program lets dancers discover the art at their own pace, and the Children's Dance Classes offer a nurturing first experience of dance.

Summer Intensive
July 6 to August 14 Ages 10 to adult, by audition
Summer Dance Program
July 6 to August 14 Ages 7 to 9, no audition
Children's Dance Classes
July 6 to August 28 Ages 3 to 6
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Summer Intensive, Ages 10 to Adult

Expert training under the academy's faculty, with end-of-session conferences with the artistic director and assistant artistic director and private instruction. Vaganova ballet and non-ballet classes build precision, strength, musicality and artistry: essential for dancers preparing for a professional career. Audition required for placement; dancers must be 10 by January 1, 2026.

Register for the Summer Intensive
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Summer Dance Program, Ages 7 to 9

Where the magic of dance comes to life: a structured curriculum paired with pure fun, drawing on the most vibrant and colorful parts of the dance world to build self-esteem, character and personality. No audition required; dancers must be 7 by January 1, 2026.

Register for the Summer Dance Program
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Children's Dance Classes, Ages 3 to 6

A wonderful way to begin, or continue, an artistic journey over the summer. Come on a drop-in basis or enroll for one or two months; a full month's registration fee rolls over to cover fall registration.

Register for Children's Dance Classes

Summer Schedule

Also This Summer

Open Classes, Ages 12 to Adult

Open Program classes for a wide range of ages and abilities continue through the summer. Open Character begins July 14.

Open classes

Private Lessons

Private lessons can be scheduled through the front office, with fees available on reservation. Times are listed in the summer schedule.

Contact the front office

Men's Scholarship

IBA offers a men's scholarship for male dancers who want to explore dance in the Summer Intensive. Contact the office to apply.

Ask about the scholarship