Summer Intensive 2023
July 10th-28th, 2023
1, 2, and 3 week options available
About our Summer Intensives:
(Younger dancers – see our “Mini Intensives” page)
- Classes in the program include a daily ballet technique class as well as pre-pointe/pointe, stretch/conditioning, and more!
- Performance Track students (attending the full program) will participate in an in-studio performance on Friday July 28th at 6:00pm
- Non-Performance Track students will attend all technique classes, but will not stay for the performance rehearsal time at the end of the day.
- Classes will be taught by Directors Jose Chavez and Dana Nelson as well as ABA staff members Alyssa Chavez, Lisa Loree, Joan Ross-Gair, Jace Zeimantz, as well as special guest instructors!
- Each dancer receives individual attention and coaching.
- Technique classes are focused on proper placement, form, and injury prevention.
- We focus on clean, un-stylized technique so that our dancers are versatile and are able to adapt to any style or company they are desiring to work for.
- We offer strengthening and core/cardio conditioning designed specifically for dancers, stretch classes and thera-band work to keep our dancers strong and flexible.
- We offer professional quality training in classical ballet technique to prepare dancers for a professional ballet career, college dancer programs, or to help with their journey in contemporary dance.
- Our studios have professionally sprung floors and have air-conditioning and heat.
Summer Intensive Program Details
❖ 10% off Summer Intensives if paid in full by April 30th, 2023. Valid for full program registration ONLY! Not valid for one or two week registration. Cannot be combined with any other discount.
❖ 10% sibling discount is available. The sibling with the highest tuition total will be charged the full tuition rate and any additional siblings will receive a 10% discount. Cannot be combined with any other discount.
❖ No drop in classes or days will be allowed during Summer Intensives. Dancers must register for a one week minimum or the full 3 week program.
Summer Intensive Program Dates: July 10-28th, 2023
Program 1: Advanced Intensive – Academy Levels 3 and up
Audition class or video required for non-ABA students
❑ Performance Track – Full program
🗸 Approximately 10am to 4pm daily, exact times may vary
🗸 Cost, $1600.
🗸 Non-refundable deposit of $500 to hold spot in full program
❑ Non-performance Track, 1 or 2 weeks
🗸 Approximately 10am to 3pm daily, exact times may vary
🗸 Cost, $575., per week
🗸 Non-refundable deposit of $300 to hold spot in 1 or 2 week program
Program 2: Intermediate Intensive – Academy Levels 2A and 2B
Audition class or video required for non-ABA students
❑ Performance Track – Full program
🗸 Approximately 10am to 4pm daily, exact times may vary
🗸 Cost, $1600.
🗸 Non-refundable deposit of $500 to hold spot in full program
❑ Non-performance Track, 1 or 2 weeks
🗸 Approximately 10am to 3pm daily, exact times may vary
🗸 Cost, $575., per week
🗸 Non-refundable deposit of $300 to hold spot in 1 or 2 week program
Program 3: Adv. Beginning Intensive – Academy Levels 1A and 1B
Audition class or video required for non-ABA students
❑ Performance Track – Full program
🗸 Approximately 10am to 2:30pm daily, exact times may vary
🗸 Cost, $1300.
🗸 Non-refundable deposit of $500 to hold spot in full program
❑ Non-performance Track, 1 or 2 weeks
🗸 Approximately 10am to 1:30pm daily, exact times may vary
🗸 Cost, $450 per week
🗸 Non-refundable deposit of $300 to hold spot in 1 or 2 week program
Dancers will need:
- Black leotard-any style, short black ballet skirt, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if on pointe).
- Dancers will be able to wear a “color of your choice” leotard on Fridays.
- Dancers may change clothes for contemporary (ex. Leggings, shorts, colored leotard, t-shirts, tank tops, bare feet or half sole shoes)
- Dancers will need to bring their own lunch/snack and water bottle.
- Dancers will also need a yoga/pilates mat, a medium weight Theraband and a large exercise ball. See exercise ball size guidelines below:
| Height | Recommended ball size |
| Under 4’8″/142cm | 45 cm ball |
| 4’8″ to 5’3″/142-160cm | 55 cm ball |
| 5’4″ to 5’10″/160-178cm | 65 cm ball |
| 5’10” to 6’4″/178-193cm | 75 cm ball |
Any questions regarding level placement, enrollment, supplies, etc. may be emailed to academyofballetarts1@gmail.com or call 951-216-1853 to speak with our office staff.
❖ ABA does not provide housing, transportation or meal arrangements. All tuition fees must be paid in full prior to the intensive and enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. ABA staff reserves the right to determine which level is appropriate for each student and all dancers will be placed in a level appropriate based on their experience and abilities.
We offer strengthening and core/cardio conditioning designed specifically for dancers, stretch classes and thera-band work to keep our dancers strong and flexible.We offer professional quality training in classical ballet technique to prepare dancers for a professional ballet career, college dancer programs, or to help with their journey in contemporary dance.
Not quite ready for Summer Intensives yet? We have a program for our tiny dancers too! Mini Intensives are available for dancers age 4-7. We would love to see you there!
