June 21-July 18, 2026 | Available in 2-Week or 4-Week Sessions
Ages 11-13
Audition Required
Student Housing Available
School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Junior Summer Intensive Program (JSIP) offers dedicated dancers ages 11–13 an immersive training experience designed to strengthen technical excellence and inspire artistic growth. Held at the Louise Reed Center for Dance, home of Philadelphia Ballet, this program provides a rigorous curriculum that lays the foundation for pre-professional study. Students receive daily instruction from the School’s distinguished faculty and guest artists, developing strength, precision, and artistry in a supportive and inspiring environment.
In addition to daily technique classes, the program introduces repertoire, contemporary movement, and character styles, offering students a well-rounded experience that cultivates both technical excellence and artistic expression.
Junior Summer Intensive Program Classes:
| Ballet Technique | Pointe Work | Men’s Classes |
| Partnering | Variations | Flamenco |
| Repertoire | Contemporary | Character |
| Dance History | Music | Body Conditioning |
Integrated into the Junior Summer Intensive, the Health and Wellness Program equips dancers with essential tools for a sustainable and healthy dance career. Through individual and group sessions, students learn about injury prevention, nutrition, recovery, and self-care under the guidance of certified professionals. Offerings include:
Dancers enrolled in the 4-Week Junior Summer Intensive will perform in a culminating showcase on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Louise Reed Center for Dance. Details to follow.
Approximately 22-25 hours of instruction per week. Classes Monday-Saturday.
2-Week Session:
Sunday, June 21st – Saturday, July 4th
4-Week Session:
Sunday, June 21st – Saturday, July 18th
School of Philadelphia Ballet’s summer programs are 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.
Guest faculty to be announced.
One-Time Registration Fee: $80.00
JSIP Health & Wellness Fee: $150.00
2-Week Session Tuition: $1,275.00
4-Week Session Tuition: $2,525.00
Payment Schedules
Families registering for the Junior Summer Intensive Program may choose to pay fees in full or in three (3) equal installments. Your preferred payment option must be selected at the time of registration.
Installment Schedule
Upon Registration: Registration Fee, Health & Wellness Fee, 1st Tuition Installment, 1st Housing Installment (as applicable)
March 13, 2026: 2nd Tuition Installment, 2nd Housing Installment (as applicable)
April 17, 2026: 3rd Tuition Installment, 3rd Housing Installment (as applicable)
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 are due in full by May 1, 2026.
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 towards tuition fees only. All other 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 process refunds or issue any tuition credits. Refunds or tuition credits will not be given for classes missed due to illness, injury, vacation, or weather.
Students auditioning for the Junior Summer Intensive Program (JSIP) may be eligible to receive a partial or full merit scholarship towards their JSIP tuition. There is no application process to be considered for a merit scholarship, and all students will be considered at the time of audition. Students will be notified if they have received a merit scholarship within their acceptance email. Scholarships are non-transferable and cannot be deferred to future programs. Scholarships are not available for the Summer Residence Program. Financial aid is not available for our summer programs.
Scholarships must be redeemed within two (2) weeks of receipt to be applied towards our programs. Accepted scholarships will be applied equally across tuition payments.
Student housing is available through our Summer Residence Program, providing dancers with a safe, supportive, and engaging residential experience. Learn more at the link below.