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Summer Youth Program

June 16-July 11, 2025
Ages 7-11
Available in 2-Week or 4-Week Sessions
No Audition Required

School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Summer Youth Program (SYP) is designed to offer young dancers, ages 7-11, an enriching experience focused on establishing a strong classical ballet foundation. Through focused and structured training, students will strengthen their technique and expand their ballet vocabulary. This program serves as a critical stepping stone for young dancers pursuing serious classical dance training, providing a supportive environment for growth and development.

Summer Youth Program Classes

  • Ballet Technique
  • Pre-Pointe/Pointe (as applicable)
  • Dance History
  • Body Conditioning
  • Character
  • Improvisation
  • Jazz

Meet Our Faculty

School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Summer Youth Program is taught by School of Philadelphia Ballet faculty and world-renowned guest artists. Learn more about School of Philadelphia Ballet’s leadership and faculty at the link below.

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Program Dates


Session A (2 Weeks):
Monday, June 16-Saturday, June 21, 2025 (No class on June 19th)
Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27, 2025

Session B (2 Weeks):
Monday, June 30-Saturday, July 5, 2025 (No class on July 4th)
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11, 2025

Session C (4 Weeks):
Monday, June 16-Saturday, June 21, 2025 (No class on June 19th)
Monday, June 23-Friday, June 27, 2025
Monday, June 30-Saturday, July 5, 2025 (No class on July 4th)
Monday, July 7-Friday, July 11, 2025

Program Schedule

3-4 hours of instruction per day, between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Schedule to be announced!

Registration and Tuition Information

Registration opens on January 1, 2025!

Tuition information coming soon.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are not available for the Summer Youth Program.

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