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Adult Summer Intensive
Extended Training Programs for Adults 18+
Adult Summer Intensive
Extended Training Programs 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 launched 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.
In 2027, we are pleased to offer two sessions of the weeklong Summer Intensive as well as a 3-day Weekend Intensive coinciding with ABT’s Spring Season.
Spaces are limited and registration is on a first-come first-served basis. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step inside the ballet studio and experience America’s National Ballet Company®!
Through October 27, register for an ABT Adult Intensive and receive $50 off a Masters Series Registration!
2027 Adult Weekend Intensive
* *New for 2027**
This 3-Day program offers the opportunity to train at ABT during ABT’s Spring Season. Participants will receive a discount code to purchase tickets to select performances during ABT’s Spring Season at the David H. Koch Theater.
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 include Repertory Workshops and Adjunct Classes or Lectures (Modern/Jazz/Character/Meet the Artist).
Sessions:
March – March 19; March 20; & March 21, 2027
Enroll
The 3-day experience can be purchased for $600. Spaces are limited and registration is on a first-come first-served basis.
2027 Weekend Intensive - March 19-20
2027 Adult Summer Intensives
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.
2027 Sessions:
June Session – May 24 – May 28, 2027
August Session – August 23 – August 27, 2027
Enroll
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.