Summer Programs

Ballet Idaho Academy offers an array of summer programs for students of all ages. We have a July summer intensive for intermediate through pre- professional, with housing available. Other programs include maintenance classes, programs for youth, and park camps for our children’s division students. Don’t forget to sign up early and take advantage of our Early Bird Specials.

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Summer Intensive 2025

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June 30 – July 25, 2025

2, 3, and 4-Week Options

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Intermediate & Advanced Students

Join us at Ballet Idaho for our extraordinary 2025 Summer Intensive! This vibrant program invites aspiring dancers aged 11 to 22, levels intermediate through advanced, to immerse themselves in a transformative four-week journey. Our curriculum focuses on Ballet, Pointe, Variations, and Men’s Class, while offering supplementary classes in Pas de Deux, Pilates, Contemporary, Jazz, and more! Our exceptional faculty, features Ballet Idaho company dancers and artistic staff, as well as renowned local and national choreographers.

Unique to our Intensive is the ‘Company Experience,’ taking place in the 3rd and 4th weeks. Replicating a day in the life of a professional dancer, each day students will work closely with Ballet Idaho company members and artistic staff as they delve into Ballet Idaho Repertory. An informal showcase will take place on Friday, July 25, highlighting student accomplishments and creativity. Our full schedule will be both rigorous and rewarding as dancers cultivate technique, strength, and versatility – all while making memories that last a lifetime. We hope you join us in the City of Trees in July, 2025.

In-person Audition:
BALLET IDAHO Saturday, February 15, 2025
$35.00 audition fee

Intermediate 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Onsite Registration 2:30 pm

Advanced 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Onsite Registration 4:00 pm

For pre-registration, contact Sada Ogburn: sogburn@balletidaho.org

Video Audition Submission and Registration:

Submit Here
$50.00 audition fee
Video length, 5 minutes max.

Female-Identifying:
Barre exercises (One side only): Pliés, Tendu and dégage en croix, Adagio, Grand Battement
Center exercises (Both sides): 16 ct. Adagio, Pirouette, Petit Allegro, Grand Allegro
Pointe: Relevé, Échappé, Pirouettes, Piqué turns

Male-Identifying:
Barre exercises (One side only): Pliés, Tendu and dégage en croix, Adagio, Grand Battement
Center exercises (Both sides): 16 ct. Adagio, Pirouette, Petit Allegro, Grand Allegro

Accommodations:
In collaboration with Boise State University (BSU), students may reside on BSU’s beautiful campus (just a 15-minute walk to our studios), and enjoy their dining services for breakfast and dinner. Chaperones will be provided for young students in the dorms and will accompany them to and from the studios. With an array of close-by restaurants and cafes in downtown Boise, students will be responsible for their lunches.

Tuition:

2 weeks: $1,155

3 weeks: $1,732

4 weeks: $2,310

Housing costs:
2 Weeks: Sunday-Saturday $745.00
3 Weeks: Sunday-Saturday $1,125.00
4 Weeks: Sunday-Saturday $1,500.00
Taxes and fees included

Payment Deadlines:
Option 1: Early Bird Special PAY IN FULL by February 28 to receive $100 off 4-wks, $75 off 3-wks, or $50 off 2-wks.

Option 2: Payment Plan. For details contact Sada Ogburn
*50% TUITION DEPOSIT due March 3, 2025 (non-refundable)
*TUITION BALANCE due March 31, 2025
*ROOM/BOARD due March 31, 2025

For Registration Information: Sada Ogburn sogburn@balletidaho.org

For Program and Audition Information: JessicaSulikowski jsulikowski@balletidaho.org

Apply Here

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Youth Story Ballet Summer Camp

Young dancers will playfully dive into the magical worlds of story ballets with half day summer camps. Children ages 4-8 will experience dance through storytelling, music, mime, and arts & crafts in a daily two-hour session. Weather permitting, camps take place in the beautiful Julia Davis Park and culminates with an enchanting showcase for family and friends!

Cinderella June 16 – 20

Don Quixote June 23 – 27

The Sleeping Beauty July 21 – 25

Cost: $300.00 / week

Location: Studio 2 (Weather permitting some classes may be held at Julia Davis Park.)

Sample Schedule:

8:30-9:00 Drop-off

9:00-9:45 Ballet

9:45-10:15 Creative movement / Dance play

10:15-10:45 Snack break

10:45-11:15 Story ballet dance

11:15-11:45 Jazz

11:45-12:00 Stretch

12:00-12:30 Pick up

To register, please contact Academy Administrator Sada Popick Ogburn at sogburn@balletidaho.org or 208-343-0556 ext. 232

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Repertory Camp

Ballet 2 & 3

As the perfect introduction to summer intensives, this choreography camp will give students the opportunity to build their skills while making lasting memories. Each Friday will wrap up with a performance.

Dates: June 16 – 27 (Studio 3)

Cost: $300 / week

10:00-11:30am Ballet

11:30-12:15pm Pre-pointe/Stretch

12:15-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-2:00pm Rep/Jazz/Contemporary

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Beginner Competition Program Intensive

Ballet 4 – Intermediate 1

Dates: June 16-27 (Studio 1)

Cost: $400 / week

11:45-1:15pm Ballet

1:15-2:15pm Variation #1

2:15-3:00pm Break

3:00-4:00pm Variation #2

4:00-4:45pm Solo & group coaching

*Dancers will learn multiple variations throughout the week.

*Each dancer will have two 15 minute private lessons a week.

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Youth Classes: Ages 3 - Ballet 4

Saturdays // 5-weeks // July 12 – August 9

Ages 3-4: 10-10:45am Total Cost: $100.00

Ages 4-5: 10:45-11:30am Total Cost: $100.00

Ages 5-6: 11:30-12:15am Total Cost: $100.00

Ages 7-8: 12:15-1:15pm Total Cost: $120.00

Ballet 1 & 2: 10-11:15pm Total Cost: $125.00

Ballet 3 & 4: 11:15-12:45pm Total Cost: $125.00

To register, please contact Academy Administrator Sada Popick Ogburn at sogburn@balletidaho.org or 208-343-0556 ext. 232

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Advanced Maintenance Classes

Intermediate 2+

Dates: June 16-27 (Studio: 1)

Times: 10:00-11:30 am, Monday-Friday

Cost: $25.00/class

To register, please contact Academy Administrator Sada Popick Ogburn at sogburn@balletidaho.org or 208-343-0556 ext. 232