A diagonal of students in black leotards reach forward in tendu

Ages 10 to adult

Summer Intensive 2026

Six weeks of expert training for dancers preparing for a professional career, July 6 to August 14, 2026, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Dates
July 6 to August 14 Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM
Placement
By audition IBA PD and Pre-PD students exempt
Age
10 and up By January 1, 2026
Register a new dancer

Photography by Rex Tranter

Classes

Subject to change.

  • Classical ballet
  • Pointe and men's technique
  • Variations
  • Contemporary dance
  • Theatre dance
  • Character dance
  • Stretching and floor barre

Students who attend the last three weeks of training can perform in the End of Session Performance.

Audition and Registration

Audition is required for placement; current IBA Professional and Pre-Professional Division students do not need to audition. Dancers must be 10 by January 1, 2026. There are two ways to audition.

In Person, March 29, 2026

At the IBA studio.

  • Ages 10 to 13: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Ages 14 and up: 12:45 to 2:15 PM

By Video

Submit the video with your registration: write to the academy office to arrange how to send it. It must include barre (pliés, tendu and adagio) and center (adagio, petit allegro, grand allegro and pirouettes). Questions go to the IBA office through the contact form or at (425) 822-7694.

Audition Attire
  • Girls: black leotard, pink tights, ballet and pointe shoes
  • Boys: white T-shirt, black tights, socks and ballet shoes

Tuition

Session, consecutive weeksTuition
One week$688
Two weeks$1,320
Three weeks$1,870
Four weeks$2,365
Five weeks$2,695
Six weeks$2,970
  • Audition and registration forms received by March 29, 2026: $100 fee. Received after March 29, 2025: $150 fee.
  • A non-refundable 50% deposit is due with the registration form.
  • The full balance is due by June 1, 2026.
  • Pay in person at the IBA front desk, or call (425) 822-7694 to pay by credit card.
Men's Scholarship

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

Registration

Program Documents