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, this 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
Tuition information coming soon.
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.