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Summer

BALLET INTENSIVE

VIVA BALLET ACADEMY'S INAUGURAL SUMMER INTENSIVE IS DESIGNED TO MIRROR A TRUE PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE. THROUGH STRUCTURED DAILY CLASSES, DISCIPLINED TECHNIQUE, AND A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO CLASSICAL STUDY, DANCERS WILL ENGAGE IN FOCUSED, STANDARDS-DRIVEN TRAINING THAT BUILDS STRENGTH, CLARITY, AND ARTISTIC MATURITY.
 

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PASSIONATE PEERS AND LIKE-MINDED CLASSMATES THIS SUMMER AS YOU DEEPEN YOUR LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR BALLET.

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the Details

Our Summer Intensive will run Monday through Thursday, June 15–18 and June 22–25 at VDC East offering two inspiring weeks of focused ballet training. The second half of the intensive is a continuation, students are expected to attend both weeks.
 

Dancers will dive into leveled ballet methodology, dance history, terminology, repertoire, and more. Advanced students will explore pre-pointe/pointe and variations, in addition to discovering career pathways and opportunities that extend far beyond the studio.

Level 1        |        Level 2        |        Level 3        |        Level 4

  $190​

  $290​

  $350​

  $375

Registration Fee for Non-VIVA Dancers $10, VIVA Dancers $5

how to Join

This experience is designed for dancers ages 5 and up who are ready to deepen their classical foundation. Younger dancers will be exposed to ballet through introductory concepts and creative movement. As the levels advance, a greater knowledge and ability is required to stay on track with intensive curriculum.

All candidates must be evaluated by VIVA Ballet faculty for acceptance and placement, ensuring appropriate level alignment and a high-quality, transformative training experience for every dancer.

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PATHWAY TO
PLACEMENT

Auditions help us assess technique, discipline, and preparedness for advanced training.

Audition Requirements

Intensive levels are determined through evaluation by VIVA Ballet staff. All dancers are required to audition, non-VIVA dancers are welcome!
 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a video audition, due by May 15th. Please review the video audition guidelines linked below for full details.

If unable to do so, dancers are welcome to attend an in-person audition on Friday, May 22nd.

WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT AN EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY FEATURING VIVA’S DISTINGUISHED BALLET EXPERTS ALONGSIDE AN IMPRESSIVE LINEUP OF GUEST INSTRUCTORS. TOGETHER, THEY BRING A WEALTH OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, REFINED ARTISTRY, AND ELEVATED TRAINING TO CREATE A TRULY ENRICHING AND INSPIRING EXPERIENCE FOR OUR DANCERS.

EXTRAORDINARY

Artists

INSTRUCTION

Elevated

GUEST INSTRUCTORS

FACULTY

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Schedule Overview

​​LEVEL 1 | AGES 5-6* 
 

Creative Ballet Technique

Pre-Ballet Conditioning

Snack/Rest

Repertoire

Dance History/Story Time

​​LEVEL 3 | AGES 11-14*

Ballet Technique

Pre-Pointe & Pointe

Lunch

Classical Variations & Repertoire

Dance History & Terminology

Schedule Overview

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16 hrs

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30 hrs

LEVEL 2  | AGES 7-10*

Ballet Technique

Pre-Pointe

Snack/Lunch Break

Repertoire & Variations

Dance History & Terminology

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24 hrs

LEVEL 4 | AGES 15-18*

Ballet Technique

Pointe/Advanced Pre-Pointe

Lunch

Classical Variations & Repertoire

Dance History & Career Pathways

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32 hrs

*ages are approximate and placement is more dependent on technical level

**please note that the intensive will take place during daytime hours

INTENSIVE WILL BE
HELD AT VDC EAST

N30W22383 Green Rd,
Waukesha, WI 53186

CANDIDATES WHO WISH TO AUDITION IN PERSON SHOULD COMPLETE THE FORM FOR ADDITIONAL EVALUATION DETAILS

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