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Boy’s & Men’s Ballet Summer Intensives and Workshops

Master teachers join our renowned faculty and local guest instructors to give professional instruction in a structured and focused setting. Ballet Royale's Summer Intensives are comprehensive day programs providing the finest professional instruction for all ages, for those students striving to reach his or her full potential. 


The First AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024.

The Second AUDITION for Ballet Royale's Summer Intensive Programs will be held Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Please visit our summer audition page for details.


AUDITION REQUIRED for all SUMMER INTENSIVES AND WORKSHOPS:

  • June 17 –21, 2024: MALE DANCER BALLET INTENSIVE
    Recommended ages: 10-26 years old.

    Unique in Minnesota, this weeklong Intensive Program is for motivated aspiring Male Identifying Dancers ages 10 through adult. Designed by former Professional Ballet Dancer Rick Vogt, this program focuses on strength, power, technique, and performance. These classes provide a rare opportunity for men and boys to gain invaluable skills and insights beyond those presented in mixed classes. Students receive individualized attention and coaching from the state’s foremost male ballet teachers. Classes include Ballet Technique, Targeted Strength Training, and Classical Variations.

  • June 10- June 28, 2024: Focused Training Program

    Recommended for Academy Intermediate I+ and Pre-Pro 4A+ or ages 11–24 years old.

    • Week 1, June 10-14

    • Week 2, June 17-21

    • Week 3, June 24-28

      *This program can be taken for the full three weeks or in two or one week blocks

  • June 10 – 14 or June 17-21, 2024: Division II June Mini Ballet Intensive, Recommended Ages: 9+, w/minimum of three years of ballet technique.

  • June 10 – 14, 2024: Division I June Mini Ballet Intensive, Recommended Ages: 8+ w/ minimum of one year of ballet technique.

  • July 8-26, 2024: JULY 3 Week SUMMER INTENSIVE

    Dancers Accepted into Division II, III & Upper Division, Recommended ages: 9-26 years old

    Guest Faculty: TBA

  • July 15 – 29, 2024: JULY DIVISION I Two Week Intensive

    Dancers Accepted into Division I, Recommended ages: 8+, no pointe

  • August 5– 16, 2024: Ballet Royale GRAND PRIX VARIATIONS WORKSHOP

    Workshop for Intermediate (ages 12+) through Professionals. Select Dancers who Audition for Ballet Royale’s Summer Intensives may be invited to participate in the August Grand Prix Variations Workshop.

    The Grand Prix Variations Workshop has 2 levels:

    • Junior (12-14yrs)

    • Senior (15-20 yrs)


Please see summer classes and workshops for information on Ballet for Boys I & II 6 Week Evening Classes