Summer Intensive: June 22, 2026- July 25, 2026
5-Week Option: June 22, 2026 – July 25, 2026
3-Week Option: June 22, 2026 – July 11, 2026
Performance Opportunity for 5 Week students
Experience Excellence at the Richmond Ballet Summer Intensive
Discover the artistry, discipline, and inspiration that define Richmond Ballet. Our Summer Intensive is designed for passionate young dancers who are committed to elevating their technique and deepening their love for dance. Students train in a dynamic and supportive environment, with daily classes in ballet, pointe, variations, and a variety of complementary dance forms that broaden their versatility and artistry. Each dancer receives individualized attention that nurtures both technical growth and personal expression.
Instruction is led by the distinguished faculty of the School of Richmond Ballet, members of the Richmond Ballet professional company, artistic staff, and renowned guest artists, offering students access to world-class expertise and mentorship. Many of our Summer Intensive alumni have gone on to join Richmond Ballet and other leading ballet companies worldwide, a true testament to the caliber of our training and the inspiration found within our studios.
Join us this summer and take the next step in your dance journey with Richmond Ballet, where excellence in training meets the joy of performance.
AUDITIONS
To register for auditions, please complete the pre-registration form before attending. A $40 audition fee is due when registering.
Requirement: 12-21 years of age with strong ballet training.
AUDITION SCHEDULE
Summer Intensive
Sunday, January 18, 2026:
Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA
Registration: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Audition Class: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday, January 25, 2026:
Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA
Registration: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Audition Class: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday, February 1, 2026:
Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA
Registration: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Audition Class: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday, February 8, 2026:
Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA
Registration: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Audition Class: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Saturday, February 21, 2026: (ages 15 & up)
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC
Registration: 12:00pm-12:30pm
Audition Class: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Sunday, February 22, 2026:
Richmond Ballet, Richmond, VA
Registration: 1:00pm-1:30pm
Audition Class: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday, March 1, 2026: (ages 17 & up)
Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta, GA
Registration: 10:00am-10:30am
Audition Class: 10:30am-1:00pm
Acceptance into this intensive program is by audition only. Complete the pre-registration form before attending. A $40 audition fee is due when registering.
School of Richmond Ballet Summer Intensive auditions take place annually January – March. We strongly recommend that those interested attend an audition in person. However, if this is not possible School of Richmond Ballet will accept a video audition.
Audition Photos
Full length. Ladies in black leotard with pink or skin-toned tights and shoes. Gentlemen in white or black t-shirt with black tights and shoes.
1. First position of feet, with tendu a la seconde, arms low or in second position facing the camera.
2. First arabesque profile (ladies en pointe if advanced).
3. Recent Headshot (required for Trainee Audition only)
Résumé
Resumes are optional for ages 12-16. They are encouraged for ages 16 and older. Letters of recommendation are appreciated.
VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
If unable to attend an audition in person, video auditions will be accepted. A $40 video audition fee is required. Please note that no video applications will be accepted after May 1, 2026. We ask for you to upload your audition video via the Pre-Registration Form If technical issues occur, then feel free to send it to auditions@richmondballet.com.
Summer Intensive Audition Video Requirements: (No more than 10 minutes in length)
No Barre Work, only basic Centre work (please film in a studio or appropriate space, ensuring your entire body can be seen head to toe):
1. Adagio work displaying port de bras, body positions, arabesques, and attitudes showing line and musicality.
2. Multiple pirouettes, en dehors and en dedans, sur place and en diagonal. (Please show double and triple turns if advanced level)
3. Small and medium allegro combinations displaying a range of technical advancement and musicality. (Including jetes, assembles, sissones, beats, and connecting steps, etc.)
4. Grand allegro, as space permits. (Men include tours en l’air)
5. Ladies only – Pointe work – Center floor only.
ADVANCED DIVISION:
5 Week Program: TUITION TBD
3 Week Program: TUITION TBD
Daily Schedule runs 9:30am-4:30pm Monday – Friday and 9:30am-1:30pm on Saturday.
Push your technique. Expand your artistry. Experience the excitement of Richmond Ballet’s Advanced Division!
Start each day with Ballet Technique and Pointe or Men’s Work, then dive into an inspiring range of classes: Contemporary Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Character, Theatre Dance, Repertory, and Variations. Broaden your perspective through enrichment sessions in Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Conditioning, and other special dance styles.
The program begins Monday, June 22, 2026, with a placement class to set your level and group. Students enrolled in the 5-week program will take the stage in our Summer Intensive Workshop Performance, a true celebration of your growth and artistry!
Join us this summer and train where passion and excellence meet at Richmond Ballet.
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED DIVISION:
5 Week Program: TUITION TBD
3 Week Program: TUITION TBD
Daily Schedules run from 11:30am – 5:15pm Monday – Friday*.
*We have crafted this training program to challenge students over the five weeks of dancing, but with a careful approach to avoid injury and overtraining young dancers at this level.
Students in the Intermediate / Advanced Division begin their day with a Ballet Technique Class followed by Pointe or Men’s Work. Students in the Division also study Character Dance, Jazz, Modern Dance, Repertory, Theatre Dance and Variations. Enrichment classes are offered in Nutrition, Injury Prevention, Conditioning, and special dance forms like West African styles. Performance opportunity offered to those students who attend the 5-week program.
To participate in the workshop performance at the end of Summer Intensive, you must be enrolled in the 5-week program.
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION:
5 Week Program: TUITION TBD
3 Week Program: TUITION TBD
Daily Schedules run from 1:00pm – 5:30pm Monday – Friday.*
*Students must be 12 years old by the start of the program. Please note that this program includes pointework. Students who have begun work “en pointe” during the 2024-2025 school year are eligible for this program. We have crafted this training program to challenge students over the five weeks of dancing, but with a careful approach to avoid injury and overtraining young dancers at this level.
To participate in the workshop performance at the end of Summer Intensive, you must be enrolled in the 5-week program.
HOUSING:
Housing will be provided this summer with our neighbor, the Delta Hotel for students in the Advanced & Intermediate/ Advanced Divisions.
Double Occupancy Room: Cost TBD (per person) for 5 weeks | Cost TBD (per person) for 3 weeks
Single Occupancy Room: Cost TBD (per person) for 5 weeks | Cost TBD (per person) for 3 weeks
This fee includes Breakfast and Lunch Monday – Sunday. Dinner is not included in the fee, but is available a la carte by the hotel restaurant.
