Summer Ballet Intensive

Ages 7 to 18, AUdition Required

intensive Week 1: June 16-20. 2025

intensive Week 2: June 23-27, 2025

AUDITIONS: April 5th

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS HERE

Train with our highly qualified faculty plus special guest teachers at our Summer Ballet Intensive. Dancers of all levels from Pearland, Houston, and the surrounding areas are invited to audition.

Program Overview:

  • Classical Ballet Technique: Our program places a strong emphasis on classical ballet technique, ensuring a solid foundation for all participants.

  • Supplementary Classes: In addition to ballet, our curriculum includes pointe, variations, modern, jazz, improvisation, body conditioning, injury prevention, and nutrition.

  • Guest Faculty: Students will benefit from the expertise of guest instructors as well as our dedicated CBC faculty, providing diverse perspectives and training methods.

Key Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Training: Students will receive well-rounded training that enhances their technical proficiency and artistic expression.

  • Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals and experienced educators who are passionate about dance and dedicated to student development.

  • Holistic Approach: Our program addresses not only dance techniques but also the importance of physical health, injury prevention, and proper nutrition.

Program Highlights:

  • Skill Development: Focused training to improve technique, strength, and versatility.

  • Creative Exploration: Opportunities to explore different dance styles and foster creativity.

  • Performance Opportunities: Showcase your progress and talents through end-of-program performances.

Coomer Ballet’s Summer Intensive Programs provide an ideal environment for dancers to grow, learn, and achieve their full potential. Join us this summer and take the next step in your dance journey.

In Week 1 and Week 2, dancers will learn variations and corps de ballet repertoire from different classical ballets. Specifically, in Week 2, the variations and corps de ballet repertoire will come from The Nutcracker.

Lead by our Pre-Professional Director, Aimee Kilgore and Studio Director, Michelle Coomer. Previous summer Intensive Teachers include Dawn Scannell, Allison Miller, Laura Hilley, Adrian Masvidal, Kajal Desai, Bill Patterson, and more!

Intensive Dates: Week 1: June 16th-20th & Week 2: June 23rd-27th

Summer Pre-Professional Intensive Fees (Ballet 3 and up) -One Week only: $600 -Both Weeks: $1,050

Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. The studio will open at 9:15 am each day and dancers must be picked up by 4:45 pm—early drop-off and late pick up available for an additional charge. Fees include Summer Intensive shirt.

Summer Mini-Intensive Fees (Ballet 1 through Ballet 2) -One Week only: $475 -Both Weeks: $850

Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. The studio will open at 9:15 am each day and dancers must be picked up by 2:45 pm—early drop-off and late pick up available for an additional charge. Fees include Summer Intensive shirt.

-Fees are due in 2 installments. May 1st & June 1st. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable as space is limited.

-All ballet students ages 7 to 18 years old are welcome to audition. (Coomer Ballet students in Ballet 1 and above or equivalent.)

Lunch: Dancers are required to bring their lunches and snacks. All food must be peanut-free. Bring a refillable water bottle, as we have a water-filling station. Water bottles are also available for purchase for $1 each. Lunch break will be around noon each day. A detailed schedule will be available.

Intensive Attire: Girls must wear any solid-color leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Dancers can wear skin-tone tights and shoes but ballet shoes must match. Pink pointe shoes if on pointe. Black or white practice tutu (not required but can be purchased through Coomer Ballet). Hair in a secured and neat bun. No jewelry, watches, or Fitbits. Boys must wear a white t-shirt, black tights/pants, white socks, and black or white ballet shoes.

Schedules: The dancer’s schedule will emailed out the week prior.

In-studio Showcase: On Friday of both weeks, we will hold an in-studio performance for family to watch. Parents are also welcome to watch the technique class on Friday morning. Dancers should wear a black leotard for the showcase. Other dancewear may be requested by our instructors for the showcase.

Direct all intensive related questions to michelle.c@coomerballet.com.