June 20-July 24, 2027
Available in 2-Week or 5-Week sessions
Ages 12-21
Audition Required
Student Housing Available
Attracting dancers from across the country, School of Philadelphia Ballet hosts its annual five-week Summer Intensive Program (SIP) in Philadelphia at the Louise Reed Center for Dance, home of the Philadelphia Ballet. Led by School Director Davit Karapetyan with world renowned SPB and guest faculty, the Summer Intensive Program offers serious-minded ballet students high-caliber ballet instruction, including classical ballet technique, pointe work, men’s classes, partnering classes, variations, repertoire, flamenco, modern, contemporary, character, dance history, music theory, body conditioning, and health and wellness classes. For 5-Week Session participants, the program concludes with a public performance. Select students may be invited to attend the School of Philadelphia Ballet’s year-round program.
Summer Intensive Program Classes:
| Ballet Technique | Pointe Work | Men’s Classes |
| Partnering | Variations | Flamenco |
| Repertoire | Contemporary | Character |
| Dance History | Music | Body Conditioning |
The Summer Intenisve Program offers approximately 28-30 hours of instruction per week, with classes held Monday through Saturday.
| Session | Program Dates |
| 2-Week Session | Sunday, June 20, 2027 – Saturday, July 3, 2027 |
| 5-Week Session | Sunday, June 20, 2027 – Saturday, July 24, 2027 |
Residence Program Move-In
Students participating in the Residence Program will move into their accommodations on Saturday, June 19. Please visit the link below for additional details.
Placement Classes
All Summer Intensive Program dancers will participate in placement classes on the first day of the program.
School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Health & Wellness Program is designed to equip dancers with essential knowledge and skills to support a sustainable and healthy dance career. Integrated into the Summer Intensive Program, this program features a series of 1×1 sessions, group classes, and seminars led by distinguished professionals in the dance health field. Participants will gain valuable insights into injury prevention, nutrition, and overall well-being. Offerings include:
Dancers enrolled in the 5-Week Session will perform in a culminating showcase on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, 2027, at Philadelphia Ballet’s Center for Dance. Details to follow.
School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Summer Intensive Program is also taught by School of Philadelphia Ballet faculty. Learn more about School of Philadelphia Ballet’s leadership and faculty at the link below.
One-Time Registration Fee: $80.00
SIP Health & Wellness Fee (2-Week Session): $150.00*
SIP Health & Wellness Fee (5-Week Session): $200.00*
Tuition information coming soon.
*The Health & Wellness Fee includes all Health & Wellness classes and seminars, access to appointments with a licensed Physical Therapist, and on-site consultations with Sports Medicine Physicians from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Payment Options
Families registering for the Summer Intensive Program may choose to pay tuition and applicable fees in full or in three (3) installments. Payment preferences must be selected at the time of registration.
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.
Installment Schedule
For families selecting the installment payment option, payments will be collected according to the following schedule:
Upon Registration:
March 16, 2027:
April 15, 2027:
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.
Students auditioning for the Summer Intensive Program (SIP) may be eligible to receive a partial or full merit scholarship towards their SIP 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. All 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.
Acceptance into the Summer Intensive Program is by audition only. Prospective students must audition and receive an offer of acceptance before registering for the program. For audition information and requirements, please visit the link below.
Current SPB Students (2026/27 School Year): Students currently enrolled at School of Philadelphia Ballet are automatically accepted into the Summer Intensive Program and are not required to audition.
Registration for current SPB students will open on December 1, 2026. Detailed registration instructions will be shared with families in November 2026.
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.