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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: 

• 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 Denver events 

• Upon registration you will receive a receipt containing a link to complete your audition form and upload the requested photos. 
• This form must be completed immediately upon receiving receipt in order to participate in the audition. Failure to fill out this form will result in a delay in the processing of the student’s audition results, and/or the student will not be evaluated. Receipt will be generated from Colorado Ballet Ticketing and sent to the email address provided during the registration process. 

• Online registration closes at 11:59pm MT on the Thursday before the audition. 
• All audition fees are non-refundable, regardless of circumstance. 
• Audition Dress Code 
• Women: black leotard, pink tights, pointe shoes 
• Men: black tights, white t-shirt 

• Health and Safety Protocols: 
• No student will be permitted to enter the Colorado Ballet Armstrong Center for Dance if they have tested positive within the past 5 days. If a student is within 6-10 days after testing positive, they will be required to wear a face mask. 
• All students attending a CBA Summer Intensive audition at one of the audition tour cities must comply with the health and safety protocols set forth by each institution.  

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.

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.