2 Week Session: June 11 – June 21, 2025* | Tuition $1,695 | Housing package $1,595 
3 Week Session: June 23 – July 11, 2025 | Tuition $2,395 | Housing package $2,295 
5 Week Session: June 11 – July 11, 2025* | Tuition $3,395 | Housing package $3,395 

The housing package includes apartment style living in airconditioned two-bedroom, two-bath suites shared amongst 4 students per unit. All meals and transportation to and from the CBA Studios are included in the housing package. 

No classes will be held on July 4, 2025. 

*The 2 Week and 5 Week sessions will begin on Wednesday, June 11. Students enrolled in those sessions will have full Saturday class schedules on June 14 and June 21.   

Residential Student Fees 
Registration Fee $100 
2 Week Activity Fee $200 
3 Week Activity Fee $300 
5 Week Activity Fee $400  

Non-residential Student Fees 
Registration Fee $100 
Optional 2 Week Catered Lunch Fee $195 
Optional 3 Week Catered Lunch Fee $295 
Optional 5 Week Catered Lunch Fee $495 

 *Lunch fees are included in the price of housing for students residing in the dorms. 

Classes are held Monday through Friday 11:00am-5:00pm and Saturdays 11:00am-2:30pm or 11:00am-5:00pm. 
No classes will be held on July 4, 2025

11:00am-12:45pm: Ballet Technique
12:45-1:00pm: Break
1:00-2:15pm: Pas de deux/ Pointe Variations
2:25-2:45pm: Lunch
3:00-4:00pm: Jazz/Contemporary
4:00-5:00pm: Repertoire 

Colorado Ballet Academy continues to assess COVID-19 as well as other illnesses and appropriate health and safety protocols. At this time, CBA does not require COVID vaccinations for our Summer Intensive.

New for 2025, housing is now an option for YDW Students accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian. Families will reside at the University of Colorado Denver in airconditioned two-bedroom, two-bath suites shared with another Student and Parent or Legal Guardian in the unit. The beautiful CU Denver campus is located in the heart of Downtown Denver within easy walking distance to RTD Light Rail and the CBA studios. Security is provided on the campus via CU Denver’s Security Staff and the issuance of a CU Denver ID which provides access to the dorms, cafeteria, and other select buildings exclusively to permitted students and staff. 

The residential meal plan consists of breakfast and dinner on campus Monday-Friday, for both the Student and Parent or Legal Guardian. On Saturdays and Sundays, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on campus. 

Colorado Ballet Academy also offers weekend outings for all residential students and their Parent or Legal Guardian. Transportation is provided, and all outings are covered by the residential student activity fee. Parking is also available at CU Denver, for an additional fee.

Past CBA activities included: 
- Performances at Denver Center for the Performing Arts 
- Colorado Rockies baseball game 
- July 4 Celebration with Colorado Symphony
- Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
- Local dance performances at a variety of venues
- Local tour attractions around the city of Denver
- University of Colorado Denver events  

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 six 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?  
Students will be assigned to one of four levels. Level 1 is designed for students with 3 months to three years of experience en pointe. In addition, within Level 1, students may be invited to participate in a separate pointe class dedicated to building the fundamentals of pointe work. Levels 2 through 4 are designed for students who have been en pointe two or more years. Level assignment is pre-assessed during the student’s audition for the Summer Intensive. Placement classes on the first day of each session will determine final level placements. CBA does not allow requests for a change in level placement from students and/or their parents/guardians. 

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? 
Parents are not allowed to observe classes but there are performances at the end of each session that parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

For students attending the two-week session, parents will have the opportunity to attend a performance on Saturday, June 22 2024. 

For students attending the three and five week sessions, parents will have the opportunity to attend a performance on Friday, July 12, 2024.

What is the dress code for Summer Intensive? 
Women: black leotard, pink or skin toned 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? 
A typical day includes 4-6 hours of dance with supplemental conditioning, lectures and focused training. Weekly hours are either M-F from 10:00-4:30 or 11:00-5:30 and Saturdays from 10:00-1:30 or 10:00-4:30. Summer Intensive core curriculum consists of level specific classes in ballet technique, pointe, male specific conditioning and technique, variations, pas de deux, modern, contemporary, jazz, character, Flamenco, cross training, PBT and Pilates. Supplemental classes may include career talks with professional dancers and master teachers, injury prevention, nutrition, dance history, and dramatic scene work.  

When can I check in to the dorms? Can I check in early? 
Check-in details will be communicated prior to the start of each session. Due to scheduling constraints with the University of Colorado Denver, check-in arrival times will vary for each session. 

Can I request to room with a specific person? How are roommates assigned? 
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 for all activities. Curfews and lights out times will be strictly enforced by program staff. Permission to leave campus must be arranged by a parent/guardian and assigned chaperone and is handled on a case-by-case basis. No late arrivals to the dorms will be allowed past the daily curfew.   

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. Students ages 13-20 who are interested in training in our daytime Pre-Professional Division have the opportunity to be considered during the summer intensive. Acceptance into the Pre-Professional Division is by invitation only and is dependent on space and availability. 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.  

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 the SI.