Summer Youth Program

June 14-July 17, 2027
Weeklong Sessions
Ages 7-10
No Audition Required

School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Summer Youth Program (SYP) is designed to offer young dancers, ages 7-10, an enriching experience focused on establishing a strong classical ballet foundation. Each day, dancers build strong fundamentals while exploring creativity and confidence in a supportive environment led by our world-renowned faculty.

This program serves as a critical stepping stone for young dancers pursuing serious classical dance training and provides a supportive environment for growth and development.

Summer Youth Program Classes

Ballet Technique Pre-Pointe Music
Body Conditioning Character Jazz

Program Schedule

The Summer Youth Program is available in 1-week sessions. Dancers begin at 9:00 AM and finish at 12:00 PM each day.

SYP Week 1 Monday, June 14 – Friday, June 18, 2027 Registration opens on December 1, 2026
SYP Week 2 Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25, 2027 Registration opens on December 1, 2026
SYP Week 3 Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2027 Registration opens on December 1, 2026
SYP Week 4 Monday, July 5 – Friday, July 9, 2027 Registration opens on December 1, 2026
SYP Week 5 Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 16, 2027 Registration opens on December 1, 2026

 

Meet Our Faculty

Classes are taught by School of Philadelphia Ballet’s exceptional instructors who specialize in nurturing developing dancers. Learn more about our leadership and faculty at the link below.

Meet our faculty

Tuition Information

One-Time Registration Fee: $80.00
Tuition information coming soon.

Payment Schedules
Payment for the Summer Youth Program is due in full upon registration.
Families can register for subsequent weeks at any time until May 1, 2027, or when capacity is reached.

Unless alternative arrangements have been made, all payments will be processed using the primary card on file. Families may update their payment information at any time through the Jackrabbit Parent Portal.

Families wishing to pay by check must contact the School Office at [email protected] prior to the scheduled payment date to make arrangements.

Alternative Payment Arrangements
School of Philadelphia Ballet is committed to working with families to support their child’s dance education. Alternative payment plans may be available. To connect about payment options, contact the School Office at [email protected].

All Summer Program fees must be paid in full by May 1, 2027.

Refund Policy
Registered students who need to withdraw due to injury must submit a letter of explanation from a licensed physician. At that time, School of Philadelphia Ballet will consider refunds toward tuition fees only. All other fees, including all Residence Program fees, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Should a student withdraw without recommendation from a licensed physician, all paid fees will be forfeited to SPB.

School of Philadelphia Ballet is not liable or obligated in any way to issue refunds or tuition credits. Refunds or tuition credits will not be given for classes missed due to illness, injury, vacation, or weather.

Scholarship Information
Scholarships are not available for the Summer Youth Program. Financial Aid is not available for School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Summer Programs.

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Philadelphia Ballet comprises a team of dedicated professionals—each one devoted to bringing you the most thrilling and inspired works ballet has to offer.

The School

School of Philadelphia Ballet offers the highest caliber dance education of any program in the Greater Philadelphia area, providing our students with exceptional technical training and unparalleled performance opportunities.