AGES 11-20
AUDITION ONLY
Eligible students participating in our Summer Intensive are assessed for
Colorado Ballet Studio Company and Pre-Professional Division
Colorado Ballet Academy offers a Summer Intensive designed for dancers who are looking to unleash their inner artistry and expand their versatility. Intermediate through pre-professional level students refine their dance fundamentals with internationally renowned master teachers and CBA’s own accomplished faculty. Dancers gain physical and mental strength enabling them to have the freedom to discover their own artistic voice.
Summer Intensive Students by Mark Hutchens
“It’s a pleasure to watch young students train with such focus and determination for their futures. Colorado Ballet Summer Intensive nurtures students beyond the classroom into budding professionals.” – Gil Boggs, Artistic Director, Colorado Ballet
2023 information coming soon!
Classes are held Monday through Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-1:30pm.
No classes will be held on July 4, 2022
Colorado Ballet Academy continues to assess the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and appropriate health and safety protocols. All students attending the 2022 Summer Intensive will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Students will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Students with medical or religious exemptions that prohibit them from being vaccinated are asked to contact CBA as soon as possible prior to registering for Summer Intensive. Exemption requests will be reviewed but CBA cannot guarantee that any exemptions will be granted.
Students choosing the housing option will reside at University of Denver in shared, suite-style, air-conditioned rooms. The beautiful campus is within easy walking distance to RTD Light Rail where students will be escorted daily to/from Colorado Ballet by experienced chaperones.
Colorado Ballet company dancers fill the roles of chaperone both on and off campus, providing an excellent resource for students. The student to chaperone ratio is approximately 12:1 and chaperones are available 24 hours a day onsite. Students will be issued an ID, RTD Light Rail pass and dining card.
The residential student meal plan consists of breakfast and dinner on campus Monday-Saturday, with lunch catered at the studio. Brunch and dinner are provided on Sunday.
Colorado Ballet Academy also offers chaperoned weekend outings for all residential students. Transportation is provided, and all outings are covered by the residential student activity fee.
Past CBA activities included:
Day-of Registration
Audition for Colorado Ballet Academy's Summer Intensive at one of the locations below.
$35 Audition Fee
Audition fee waived for current Colorado Ballet Academy
students. Please email summerintensive@coloradoballet.org for registration details.
Saturday, January 8, 2022
The Washington Ballet
3515 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC
Ages 12-20
Audition Check-In: 5:00pm – 5:30pm EST
Audition Class: 5:30pm – 7:00pm EST
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Pacific Northwest Ballet
1611 136th Pl. NE
Bellevue, WA
Ages 12-20
Audition Check-In: 4:30pm – 5:00pm PST
Audition Class: 5:00pm – 6:30pm PST
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Colorado Ballet Academy
1075 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO
Ages 11-14 Audition Check-In: 9:30am-10:00am MST
Ages 11-14 Audition
Class: 10:00am – 11:30am MST
Ages 15-20 Audition Check-In: 12:00pm-12:30pm
MST
Ages 15-20 Audition: 12:30pm – 2:00pm MST
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Smuin Ballet
1830 17th Street
San Francisco, CA
Ages 12-20
Audition Check-In:
1:00-1:30pm PST
Audition Class: 1:30pm-3:00pm PST
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Southland Ballet Academy
9527 Garfield Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Ages: 12-20
Audition Check-In: 3:30pm-4:00pm PST
Audition Class: 4:00pm-5:30pm PST
Monday, January 17, 2022
California Ballet School
4819 Ronson Court
San Diego, CA
Audition Check-In: 10:00am-10:30am PST
Audition: 10:30am-12:00pm PST
Monday, January 17, 2022
Ballet Arizona
2835 E. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ
Audition Check-In: 10:00am-10:30am MST
Audition: 10:30am-12:00pm MST
Sunday, January 23,
2022
Ballet Academy of Texas
145 Fitness Ct
Coppell, TX
Ages 12-20 Audition Check-In: 10:30am-11:00am
Ages 12-20 Audition Class: 11:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Colorado Ballet Academy – National Summer Intensive Audition Tour
Denver, CO
Audition Fee: $90*
*The audition fee is NOT waived for Colorado Ballet Academy students.
Ages 11-14 Audition Check-In: 9:30am-10:00am MST
Ages 11-14 Audition Class: 10:00am – 11:30am MST
This age group is currently at capacity. Please contact summerintensive@coloradoballet.org to be placed on the waitlist.
Ages 15-20 Audition Check-In: 12:00pm-12:30pm MST
Ages 15-20 Audition: 12:30pm – 2:00pm MST
This age group is currently at capacity. Please contact summerintensive@coloradoballet.org to be placed on the waitlist.
Sunday, January 30,
2022
Houston Ballet
601 Preston St
Houston, TX
Audition Check-In: 10:30am-11:00am
CST
Audition Class: 11:00am-12:30pm CST
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Ballet Chicago
17 North State Street, 19th Floor
Chicago, IL
Ages 12-20
Audition Check-In:
11:30am-12:00pm CST
Ages 12-20: 12:00pm-2:00pm CST
Sunday, February 20,
2022
Colorado Ballet Academy
Denver, CO
Ages 11-14 Audition Check-In: 9:30am-10:00am MST
Ages 11-14 Audition Class: 10:00am – 11:30am MST
Ages 15-20 Audition Check-In: 12:00pm-12:30pm MST
Ages 15-20 Audition: 12:30pm – 2:00pm MST
As we navigate the ongoing worldwide pandemic, professional ballet schools from across the nation have come together to create a unified collective. In light of varying levels of comfort as the health crisis continues, we have created an audition opportunity that will keep our students and faculty safe, while providing national visibility. The professional school collective is offering in-person auditions at their facilities, and students who attend the National Summer Intensive Audition will be considered by all schools in the collective for acceptance to their summer intensives.
How It Works
Students choose a city from the audition schedule and register with the host school. The audition is in-person, and the remaining schools will observe
the audition via Zoom. Students are required to follow the safety protocol of the school at which they audition. This may include proof of vaccination. The auditions will be recorded so
that the observing schools may review the auditions if needed. Students will have the opportunity to select which schools they would like to audition for, however all schools in the
collective may reach out to any students who audition. Students must pre-register and pay the registration fee directly to the host school in the city where they audition. The
secondary registration form must be completed in order to be considered by observing schools.
Registration Details:
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Colorado Ballet Academy
Denver, CO
Audition Fee: $90
11-14 Group: 10:00am – 11:30am
This age group is currently at capacity. Please contact summerintensive@coloradoballet.org to be placed on the waitlist.
15-20 Group: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
This age group is currently at
capacity. Please contact summerintensive@coloradoballet.org to be placed on the waitlist.
Classes taught by Colorado Ballet Director, Erica Fischbach,
and Academy Principal, Domenico Luciano
Observing Schools: Atlanta Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Joffrey Academy of Dance, Kansas City Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Philadelphia Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater
Some of our summer intensive auditions will have shortened class times due to venue availability. Students should arrive at the audition warmed up and ready to dance. Please be prepared to dance an abbreviated barre, center combinations, pointe work and men’s steps. Students may be asked to repeat combinations several times in order to be fairly adjudicated. Advanced ladies should wear pointe shoes for center work.
Our Summer Intensive accommodates beginning pointe/men's level through advanced/professional level. Students should not feel pressured to execute any steps they have not learned or are not comfortable dancing during the audition. For example, if a student has not learned pirouettes in the center en pointe, they should not attempt the combination and let the instructor know.
Students will be expected to wear a mask for the duration of the audition and follow all protocols specified at their audition location.
Colorado Ballet Academy gives the same priority to those who audition in person or via video audition.
Details
The audition videotape should 10-minutes maximum in length and include the following:
Steps to submit video audition
1. Complete online registration.
2. Upon registration you will receive a receipt containing a link to complete your audition form. You will provide the link to your video on this form as well as uploading the required photos:
How are students chosen for Summer Intensive?
Summer Intensive is by audition only. Students are assessed based on their technique, overall ability, physical
attributes, strength, focus, attitude, and previous classical ballet training, as well as the ability to receive and apply correction.
When will I find out if I have been accepted?
For in-person auditions, results will be communicated via email within two weeks.
For video auditions, results will be communicated via email within four weeks.
Students who are accepted will be asked to respond by the deadline provided in the acceptance letter. Registration fee, as well as tuition and housing deposits are due upon
acceptance. Those who do not register by their deadline will be placed on a waitlist. Due to the number of auditions, no feedback will be provided.
Are there different levels within the program? How and when does level placement happen?
Level placement is determined during the placement class that occurs on the first official day of each session. Students are not
placed in any level prior to the placement day. CBA Summer Intensive has four levels.
Is it possible to attend a portion of one session?
Partial sessions are not allowed.
Are scholarships or financial aid available?
A limited number of scholarships are available and awarded on a case by case basis during the time of audition. We are unable
to offer financial aid for our summer programs.
Can parents observe classes? Will there be a performance at the end of the session?
For students attending the two and five week sessions, parents can observe classes on Friday, June 24. There is no
performance for the two week session.
Those students attending the three and five week sessions will have a performance on Friday, July 15, 2022.
What is the dress code for Summer Intensive?
Women: black leotard, pink or skin colored tights, footless pink or black tights for modern class, pink ballet
slippers pointe shoes, black character shoes, black character skirt, jazz shoes.
Men: white t-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants, black or white ballet slippers with socks, jazz shoes, character shoes
What is a daily schedule like?
Monday – Friday 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturdays. 10:00am-1:30pm.
A typical day includes 4-6 hours of dance with supplemental lectures and focused trainings. The Summer Intensive curriculum consists of level
specific classes in ballet technique, pointe, men’s conditioning and technique, variations, pas de deux, modern, jazz, character, yoga, and Pilates. Lecture classes will include injury
prevention, nutrition, dance history, and music for dance.
When can I check in to the dorms? Can I check in early?
Check in details are TBD. Check back soon!
Can I request to room with a specific person? How are roommates assigned?
Prior to arrival, all residential students fill out a form indicating living habits, allergies and preferences. Students may request a roommate on
this form, but requests are not guaranteed. Our chaperones pair students based on age, gender and mutual roommate requests.
Is airport transportation available?
Yes, airport transportation may be arranged. There will be a place to fill this out on the registration form. Please contact your
airline regarding policies for unaccompanied minors, if applicable. Additional charges apply and may increase depending on arrival/departure of flight and/or special
circumstances.
May I leave the dorm on my own or to attend a family function?
All students staying at the dorms, regardless of age, are required to be escorted to and from the dorms and any activities. Lights out will
be strictly enforced by program staff. Permission to leave campus must be arranged by your parent and assigned chaperone and is handled on a case by case basis. No late
arrivals to the dorms will be allowed past lights out.
May I stay part-time in the dorms or overnight with a friend who is staying in the dorms?
Due to housing reservations, we are only able to offer the dorms on a full-time basis for the duration of the summer intensive session chosen. No
guests or visitors will be permitted in the dorms for the safety of our students.
How do residential students commute between University of Denver and Colorado Ballet studios?
Students receive a transportation pass to commute via RTD Light Rail. Students are escorted to and from the dorms by
chaperones.
Are Summer Intensive students eligible for Colorado Ballet Academy’s year round program?
Students who meet appropriate age requirements will be eligible to register for Levels 5-7. Those wishing to be a part of Pre-Professional Division
will also be assessed but must meet the age requirement 13-20 as of August 17, 2022. Acceptance into the
Pre-Professional Division is by invitation only. If you wish to be considered for PPD, please indicate this on your registration form.
Are Summer Intensive students considered for Colorado Ballet Studio Company positions?
Eligible students attending Summer Intensive are assessed for Colorado Ballet Studio Company and Pre-Professional Division based on availability
in both divisions.
Is Summer Intensive required to apply for the Pre-Professional Division and/or Colorado Ballet Studio Company positions?
Attendance of Summer Intensive is not required in order to apply for Pre-Professional Division or Studio Company; however, students interested in
these positions are encouraged to attend SI.