Summer Intensive
JUNE 10 - 29, 2024
IB’s Summer Intensive Program offers a 3-week experience for students to advance and expand their training. Students take a daily technique class supplemented by Pointe (Level 1), Variations (Level 2), Ballet Repertory (Level 1), Modern, Musical Theatre Jazz, and Stretch & Strength (Levels 1 & 2) and more!
2024 Summer Intensive Faculty: Vlada Kysselova & Victoria Yanchuck, Grayson Anthony, Abbey Sullivan, Megan Taylors, Michael McCrary, Liz Blackwood, Josha Williams, and Sarah Shoemaker
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Full Day: Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
Half Day: Monday - Saturday 10am - 1pm
(Full day students will need to bring a packed lunch, daily snacks will be provided by IB)
IB's Summer Intensive is a fun and comprehensive experience to strengthen a dancer’s training and also provide a community-building environment for newer and seasoned students alike.
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Open to Ballet 3A - Ballet 5
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Open to non-IB students by audition
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Full day classes include ballet technique, pointe/variations, character, musical theatre jazz, modern, ballet repertoire and conditioning/injury prevention
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Half day classes include ballet technique and pointe/variations
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Summer Intensive held at the IB Somerville Center
EARLY BIRD TUITION DISCOUNT (if registered by March 15)
1/2 Day: 1 Week $315 / 2 Weeks $630 / 3 Weeks $945
Full Day: 1 Week $470 / 2 Weeks $940 / 3 Weeks $1,300
$55 non-refundable registration fee
REGULAR TUITION (if registered after March 15)
1/2 Day: 1 Week $345 / 2 Weeks $690 / 3 Weeks $1,035
Full Day: 1 Week $520 / 2 Weeks $1,040 / 3 Weeks $1,445
$75 non-refundable registration fee
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Performances for families on Saturday, June 29
Students must participate in 2nd two weeks (June 17-29)
to perform.
$150 tuition deposit due by May 1, 2024.
Balance due by May 31, 2024
Junior Intensive
JULY 15-26, 2024
IB's new option for Ballet 2A/2B students in Summer 2024 is the Junior Summer Intensive Program which offers up to a 2-week experience for students to expand their training. Students take a daily technique class supplemented by Modern, Character, Strength & Stretch, and Repertory.
2024 Junior Summer Intensive Faculty include Liz Blackwood and Josha Williams.
IB's Junior Summer Intensive is a fun and comprehensive experience to strengthen a dancer’s training and also provide a community-building environment for newer and seasoned IB students alike.
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Open to Ballet 2A and Ballet 2B
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Open to non-IB students by audition
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Mon - Fri, 10am - 2pm
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Performance for families on Friday, July 26
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Students must attend both weeks to perform
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Junior Summer Intensive held at the Batesville Rd. Studio
EARLY BIRD TUITION DISCOUNT (if register by March 15)
1 Week $275 / 2 Weeks $550
$55 non-refundable registration fee
REGULAR TUITION (if registered after March 15)
1/2 Day: 1 Week $300 / 2 Weeks $600
$75 non-refundable registration fee
$150 tuition deposit due by May 1, 2024.
Balance due by May 31, 2024
Summer Adult Programs
Adult Summer Classes
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Monday / Wednesday / Thursday from 6:00 - 7:30pm
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Classes are held weekly June 3-29
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IB Somerville Center Location
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Faculty: Liz Blackwood (M/Th), Kristin Chester (Wed)
Single class rate: $18/class | Must pre-register for class on-line
Adult Summer Intensive
*Schedule is subject to change
Saturday July 13
10:00-11:30am - Ballet Technique
11:30am-12:30pm - Variations
12:30-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30-2:30pm - TBD Workshop
2:30-2:45pm - Break
2:45-4:00pm - Character
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Sunday July 14
10:00-11:30am - Ballet Technique
11:30am-12:30pm - Ballet Rep
12:30-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30-2:45pm - TBD Workshop
3:00-4:00pm - Stretch
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Monday July 15
5:30-7:00pm - Ballet Technique
7:00-7:45pm - Variations
7:45-8:30pm - TBD Workshop
Tuesday July 16
5:30-7:00pm - Ballet Technique
7:00-7:45pm - Ballet Rep
7:45-8:30pm - Character
Wednesday July 17
5:30-7:00pm - Ballet Technique
7:00-7:45pm - Rehearsal
7:45-8:30pm - Stretch
Thursday July 18
5:30-6:30pm - Warm up
6:30-7:00pm - Rehearsal
7:15pm - Demonstration followed by Wine & Cheese!
Taught by Liz Blackwood & other guests
Classes held at IB Somerville Center
Cost:
Daily Price $60-$100
Full Session: $325 (discounted)
Summer Class Sessions
for continued training for students in Pre-Ballet - Ballet 5
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FOR LOWER DIVISION STUDENTS
June 3 - 27
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Pre-Ballet (3-4 year olds)
Monday 4-4:45 pm (Josha Williams)
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Summer Ballet Level 1 (7 years+)
Monday 4:15-5:45 pm (Josha Williams)
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Summer Ballet 2 (T/TH)
Tuesday 5-6:30 pm (Josha Williams)
Thursday 5-6:30 pm (Josha Williams)
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Price (per level / per session)
Pre-Ballet & Summer Ballet Level 1 - $78 (1 class/week)
Summer Ballet 2 - $184 (2 classes/week)
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Batesville Road Location
FOR UPPER DIVISION STUDENTS
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Training and maintenance classes for students in
Ballet 3A-5 (includes 30 min Pointe)
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June 3-7
Classes offered Mon - Fri, 5pm - 7pm (Liz Blackwood T/W/F, TBD M/Th - 5-day option only)
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July 8 - 26
Classes offered Mon - Fri, 10am - 12pm (Vlada Kysselova)
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Weekly Price
5 days/week - $125
3 days/week - $85
2 days/week - $55
(No drop in option)
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Somerville Center Location
NEW - IB MAYMESTER
May 6 - 24
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Ballet 2A/2B T/TH
5-6:30pm (Josha Williams)
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Ballet 3A -5 M/T/W/F
5-7pm (Josha Williams M/W, Liz Blackwood T/F)
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Unlimited Classes for all 3 weeks
2A/2B - $150
3A-5 - $300
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Batesville Road Location
Ballet Camps
2024 SUMMER CAMP DATES
June 17 - 21 - "Cinderella"
June 24 - 28 - "The Secret Garden"
July 8 - 12 - "Pinocchio"
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Monday-Friday, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
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Performance for families at the end of each week
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No formal ballet training required
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Students must bring packed lunch (Snacks provided by IB)
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Summer camps held at Batesville Road Location
IB Ballet Summer Camps are designed for children ages 3-10. For one full week (Mon-Fri) students dance, learning age appropriate ballet basics that emphasize coordination and musicality. Creatively, students explore all facets of the art of ballet, learning about the story, music, and costumes of classic story ballets. The week culminates with a performance for parents.
PRICING
1 Week - $225
2 weeks - $400 ($50 Discount!)
3 weeks - $575 ($100 Discount!)