Summer Intensive Programs - Milwaukee Ballet

The Programs

6-Week Pre-Professional Program
A concentrated, comprehensive course for serious pre-professionals aged 11-22 who have attained an intermediate to advanced level of ballet technique. Ladies must have a minimum of one full year of intensive pointe training and boys in the equivalent level. Daily classes in ballet, pointe, and men’s work. Dynamic style classes. Rehearsal of original choreography.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Based at our Baumgartner Center for Dance studio location in downtown Milwaukee (128 N Jackson St). Subject to change.
- Challenging daily classes including Ballet, Pointe, Men’s Work, and Variations.
- Dynamic style classes including Flamenco, Modern, African, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop.
- Daily rehearsals for Emergence, a showcase performance with original choreography by faculty and guest teachers.
- High school students and recent graduates are eligible to audition for the Rolando Yanes’ Pre-Professional Program, a year-round day training program.
- High school graduates placed into Tech 8 are eligible to audition for the upcoming season of the prestigious Milwaukee Ballet II Program. More than 40% of the dancers in Milwaukee Ballet Company completed the Milwaukee Ballet II Program!
- Students attend from more than 20 states and five countries.
3-Week Intermediate Program
A comprehensive course for intermediate students age 11-14. Ladies must have started pointe work at the start of the current school year and boys in the equivalent level of study. The program consists of daily technique, pointe, and style class (character, jazz or modern). Classes are followed by a full rehearsal schedule each afternoon.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Based at our Riverpoint Village studio location in Fox Point, WI and at our Towne Centre studio location in Brookfield, WI. Subject to change.
- Challenging daily classes including Ballet, Pointe, Men’s Work, and Variations.
- Dynamic style classes including Jazz and Modern
- Daily rehearsals for Emergence, a showcase performance with original choreography by faculty and guest teachers.
- Students attending from more than 20 states and five countries

Emergence Showcase

Milwaukee Ballet is proud to present EMERGENCE 2023, featuring the students of the 2023 Summer Intensive Program and choreography by Milwaukee Ballet’s faculty and guest instructors. Family and friends are welcome to join us for two identical performances!

Friday, July 28 at 4:00pm and 7:00pm
Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center
340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154

Tickets are all reserved seating and on sale now for $25 each (including fees) and can be purchased via the button below. After your purchase is complete, you may select options to email or print your receipt and download individual tickets.

Video and photography from the audience is strictly prohibited; however, professional photography and video will be available within two weeks following the program. All students will receive links to view and/or purchase photos and video at that time.

Faculty & Staff

The Milwaukee Ballet Summer Intensive program is proud to feature an outstanding international faculty including Artistic Director Michael Pink, MBII Artistic Director Mireille Favarel, Company Rehearsal Directors Luz San Miguel and Denis Malinkine, Milwaukee Ballet Company dancers, MBSA Faculty, Roxy Fair and Yaya Kambaye, and several other special guest artists.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

TUITION

A non-refundable $500 tuition deposit (applied towards the total) and $25 registration fee are required to reserve your student’s place in the program at the time of registration.

2023 6-Week Program | $3,230
2023 3-Week Program | $2,195

HOUSING

Housing for Summer Intensive students is available through a partnership with the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). A non-refundable $500 housing deposit (applied towards the total) is required to reserve your student’s housing and meals at the time of registration.

2023 6-Week Program | $3,450
2023 3-Week Program | $2,090

Student Life

Learn about housing and the ins and outs of daily life in the Milwaukee Ballet Summer Intensive program, as well as the information needed to prepare for this memorable experience.

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