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Adult Summer Intensive
A Weeklong Program for Adults 18+
Adult Summer Intensive
A Weeklong Program for Adults 18+
Since 1996, American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive programs have offered the opportunity for young dancers to work alongside and learn from ABT’s world-class faculty and alumni. Over 50% of the Dancers in American Ballet Theatre’s main Company have attended a Summer Intensive program, including 6 Soloists and 11 Principal Dancers.
The ABT Summer Intensive focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide variety of disciplines with an emphasis on classical ballet technique and key elements of ABT’s National Training Curriculum.
In 2026, ABT launches its newest Summer Intensive, designed for adult ballet students with experience. This weeklong program takes place at ABT’s 890 Broadway studios and provides the opportunity to train with American Ballet Theatre faculty and experience firsthand the journey that many of the Company’s professional dancers have traveled.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step inside the ballet studio and experience America’s National Ballet Company®!
This weeklong experience can be purchased for $1,000. Spaces are limited and registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
2026 Adult Summer Intensive
Each day will begin with Ballet Conditioning (Yoga/Pilates/Stretch) and followed by Ballet Technique with live music. Technique class will include optional pointe work at the end of the class for those en pointe. Men’s work will be included in technique class.
Following lunch, the afternoon will begin with a Repertory Workshop and conclude with an Adjunct Class or Lecture (Modern/Variations/Jazz/Character/Meet the Artist).
The week will conclude with an intimate studio showing of the repertory for friends and family, followed by a small reception.
2026 Sessions:
June Session – June 1 – June 5, 2026 *Additional Level Added!*
August Session – August 24 – August 28, 2026
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The weeklong experience can be purchased for $1,000. Spaces are limited and registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
ABT Masters Series
The ABT Masters Series is a daylong immersive experience for ballet fans to study one of ABT’s seminal classical works.
The day includes body conditioning and technique classes and a 90-minute repertoire workshop. All participants will receive an Orchestra ticket for that evening’s performance at Lincoln Center and the opportunity to attend a pre-performance talk.
All workshops, classes, and meet the artist talks are led by ABT Artistic staff members, ABT Training faculty, or notable ABT alumni.
The ABT Masters Series is intended for dancers ages 20 and older.