Ballet Idaho Academy

ABOUT BALLET IDAHO ACADEMY:

Ballet Idaho is home to Ballet Idaho Academy (BIA), making it the only academy in Idaho affiliated with a professional ballet company. BIA provides students with a unique opportunity to learn, observe, and be inspired by a professional company of dancers, choreographers, and highly skilled instructors. Located in the heart of downtown Boise, BIA's beautiful campus and studios are sure to inspire all artists.

We now offer both an Advanced and an Intermediate intensive!

Location:
Esther Simplot Performing Arts Annex
501 S. 8th St.
Boise, ID 83702

ABOUT THE ADVANCED SUMMER INTENSIVE:
Dates:
4 weeks | July 1st - 26th

Classes, Schedule, and Faculty:
Our 2024 Summer Intensives are for intermediate and advanced students, ages 10 – 22. The four-week program will focus on 25 – 35 hours weekly of Ballet, Pointe & Variations, and offer supplemental courses in Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, Choreography, and More. Classes are Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm. Class size is limited to give each student close attention. Faculty includes highly trained Ballet Idaho instructors, stage to studio company members, and renowned local and national choreographers.

Wrapping up the wonderful experience, an informal showcase will take place on Friday, July 26, 2024, highlighting student accomplishments.

Back by popular demand is the ‘Company Experience’, taking place in the 4th week. Replicating a day in a life of a professional dancer, each day students will work with Ballet Idaho company members and artistic staff as they delve into Ballet Idaho Repertory. Our program uniquely offers high school Seniors special coaching in audition and video preparation for colleges and companies, as well as seminars on the topic.

Accommodations:
In collaboration with Boise State University (BSU), students may reside on BSU’s beautiful campus (just a 10-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.

ADVANCED LEVEL Tuition: 
2 Weeks - $1,100
3 Weeks - $ 1,650
4 Weeks - $ 2,200

Optional BSU Housing:
2 Weeks - $ 800
3 Weeks - $ 1,200
4 Weeks - $ 1,600
Optional meal plans available, $315 week

ABOUT THE INTERMEDIATE SUMMER INTENSIVE:
Dates and Tuition:
2 Weeks - $800
Session 1 - July 1 - 12
Session 2 - July 15 - 26

4 Weeks - $ 1,500
July 1 - 26

BIA’s 2024 Intermediate Summer Intensive is intended for talented young students, ages 10 - 13. The program offers the option to attend 2 weeks or 4 weeks, with each session culminating with an informal showcase performance. Classes will be held from 11:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday with a focus on Ballet and Pointe / Pre Pointe, as well as Conditioning, Contemporary, Jazz, Character, and Repertory. Our full schedule will be rigorous and rewarding as dancers cultivate technique, strength, and versatility - all while making long-lasting memories. Join us in the City of Trees this summer!

Online Video Applications for Summer 2024 are STILL OPEN!

Each program has a non-refundable $25 registration fee
● All programs must reach a minimum enrollment to be held
● All payments are due at the time of registration
● Contact Sada Ogburn for placement questions and registration: sogburn@balletidaho.org

Payment Deadlines:
REGISTRATION AND TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR ALL JULY Classes: JUNE 1, 2024

Contact Information:
For Registration Information: Sada Ogburn sogburn@balletidaho.org
For Program and Audition Information: Jessica Sulikowski jsulikowski@balletidaho.org

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