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 21 2025.
For students attending the three and five week sessions, parents will have the opportunity to attend a performance on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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.
