Summer Youth Program

June 15-July 10, 2026 | Available in 1-Week 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/Pointe (as applicable) Dance History
Body Conditioning Character Improvisation
Music 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.

Week 1: June 15-18, 20, 2026 – No class on June 19th

Week 2: June 22-26, 2026

Week 3: June 29-July 3, 2026

Week 4: July 6-10, 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
Tuition information coming soon.

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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.