Summer 2026 Classes
Summer classes at Ballet Arts Studio will be offered from June 29th to August 21st, 2026
Modern Intensive NEW
Taught by Lydia Soueidan
June 29th - July 3rd
9:00am-12:00pm
During this five day program, dancers (ages 7–12) will explore Modern dance through technique, creative movement, improvisation, and choreography. Classes will focus on strength, musicality, use of space, and expressive movement while encouraging individuality and curiosity.
In-studio performance on Friday, July 3rd
Cost: $250 for the week
Dance Explorations
Taught by Katie Bissinger and Lydia Soueidan
July 6th- 10th and August 24th - 28th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Dancers (ages 6-11) will explore a different discipline each day of the week - ballet, modern, tap, jazz and theater dance.
In-studio performance Fridays, July 10th and August 28th
Cost: $250 for the week
Middle School/Pre-Pointe Ballet Intensive
Taught by Jennifer Nathanson July 13th - 17th
Taught by Terez Dean August 10th - August 14th
10:00am - 2:00pm
During these five day programs, mornings will be devoted to warm-up and building technique. In the afternoons, dancers (ages 10+) will work on complex choreography, communication through movement and dance history. This week will develop coordination and strength, maturity of movement and build proper technique that will inform the dancer's work in both the classroom and on stage.
In-studio performances on Friday July 17th and Friday August 14th
Cost: $325 for the week, $600 for both weeks
Hip Hop Intensive
Taught by Malik Warlick
July 20th - July 24th
9:00am-12:00pm
During this five day intensive, dancers (ages 7-12) will focus on learning highly physical movement while diving into the rhythmic and dynamic features of hip hop dance. Strength, conditioning and improvisational play will culminate in an energetic sharing of the week.
In-studio performance on Friday July 24th
Cost: $250 for the week
Ballet Intensive
Taught by Deanna Ford
July 27th - July 31st
10:00am - 2:00pm
During this five day program, mornings will be devoted to warm-up and technique. In the afternoons, dancers (ages 8-14) may work on pointe and learn ballet repertoire, as well as study dance history, nutrition and injury prevention. This week will develop proper ballet technique and build strength, with a focus on the artistry and musicality that enhance dance performance. The week will conclude with a showcase of the repertoire learned during the intensive.
In-studio performance on Friday, July 31st
Cost: $325 for the week
World Dance Explorations NEW
Taught by Lili Tewes, Nkoula Badila, Katie Bissinger, and Malik Warlick
August 3rd - August 7th
9:00am - 12:00pm
During this five day program, dancers will learn about different styles of dance from around the world! With a multitude of teachers coming from different backgrounds, dancers (ages 7-12) will explore a different discipline each day of the week. Styles explored will include African Dance with percussionist Angel Lau, Hula, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Tap.
In-studio performance on Friday August 7th
Cost: $250 for the week
Broadway Intensive - "Hamilton"
Taught by Katie Bissinger
August 17th - August 21st
9:00am - 12:00pm
During this five day program, taught by a veteran of several Broadway tours, dancers (ages 8-18) will do improv, vocal work, and theater games, refine their theater dance technique, and workshop three fun Broadway performance pieces from the Broadway musical "Hamilton". [2025 "Wicked" Intensive pictured above]
In-studio performance on Friday, August 21st
Cost: $325 for the week