Young Dancer Summer Workshop

Young Dancer Summer Workshop

This workshop provides the opportunity for serious young dancers (ages 9-11 & 12 year-olds at the beginning pointe level) to flourish in a professional yet nurturing environment. The outstanding faculty members of ABT will provide unparalleled instruction while remaining sensitive to the developmental needs of younger dancers.

The Young Dancer Summer Workshop will focus on building a solid foundation in ballet technique and educating younger dancers about related topics in the world of dance. Students will have a daily ballet technique class followed by character, jazz, modern, mime, body conditioning, and more. Workshops in injury prevention, dance history and meet the artist sessions with ABT Company Dancers will enhance the young dancer’s experience, providing a well-rounded education and facilitating future artistic development.

At ABT’s Young Dancer Summer Workshop, classes will be held from approximately 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.  

To be considered for the In- Person Young Dancer Summer Workshop, students may audition at select cities on the National Audition Tour or by Video Audition.  Online pre-registration is required for all auditions.  Online pre-registration will open on November 1, 2026.

In-person auditions for the Young Dancer Summer Workshop will be held in the following cities: Boston, MA; Costa Mesa, CA; Dallas, TX; Long Beach, CA; New York, NY (Jan 2 & Feb 7 only); San Francisco, CA; Sarasota, FL; Washington, DC; Winston-Salem, NC.

Audition Prep Day (Ages 8-12)

Experience a day with American Ballet Theatre to prepare for a Young Dancer Summer Workshop and Summer Intensive audition! This program will be from 10am-4pm at ABT’s studios and it will include an information session, a mock audition class and two afternoon workshop classes, similar to those offered in the Young Dancer Summer Workshop program.

Dancers must be at least 8 years-old and no older than 12 years-old by the date of the program. Dancers will be placed in classes based on their age on the date of the program. Class sizes for this program will be limited.

Please note that attending this program does not replace an audition for ABT’s 2027 Summer Training Programs.  Dancers must register separately for their audition class.  Participation will not guarantee acceptance on the 2027 National Audition Tour.

The program cost is $250 USD and due in full at the time of enrollment. Enrollment is on a first-come, first serve basis.

Register below via the Student Portal!