Summer Intensive 2025
June 23 – July 26
The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive is specially designed to holistically develop every student’s technique alongside artistry. Our renowned and nurturing faculty create an inclusive environment where students will flourish and come away with an experience they will never forget.
Students are guided through a core curriculum including classical and modern technique, variations, repertoire, pas de deux (for older students) and supplementary classes in jazz, mime and Latin dance. Cross-training is also offered with Progressing Ballet Technique, Pilates and yoga.
Audition Tour 2025
Perform!
The final 3 weeks of the program prepare for our final performances at the beautiful Mertz Theatre at Florida State University’s Center for the Performing Arts, the same stage The Sarasota Ballet Company performs on during their season. To benefit from this wonderful performing opportunity, students must attend either all 5 weeks or the final 3 weeks.
World-class Faculty
Education Director – Christopher Hird
Assistant Education Director – Dierdre Miles Burger
Sarasota Ballet School Principal – Jennifer Welch Cudnik
Community Engagement Director – Charmaine Hunter
Ashley Baszto
Alberto Blanco
Risa Kaplowitz
Addul Manzano
Kaylin Carrera
Guest Faculty to be Announced
*Faculty subject to change
2025 Tuition
5 weeks – $3,125
3 weeks – $1,875
2 weeks – $1,300
*Additional $150 non-refundable Registration fee and $250 non-refundable deposit required
Residential Life
Our students enjoy a wonderful home away from home experience through our residential life program. We ensure all students feel safe with a well-trained and supportive residential staff. Weekend excursions will include Universal Studios brand new Epic Universe theme park, Ringling Museum and Dali Museum, and of course the beach! Transportation between the residence and studios is provided on our own Sarasota Ballet vans.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE COST
$3,500
($700 per week)
*$250 non-refundable deposit required
CONTINUE YOUR DANCE JOURNEY WITH US DURING OUR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS
MARGARET BARBIERI CONSERVATORY
Students may audition for our year-round program during the Summer Intensive. The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory offers a pre-professional experience with a focus on building a strong foundation in classical ballet. We offer a safe place for students to grow and develop at their own pace with small class sizes and individual attention.
TRAINEE PROGRAM
Offering a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum, the Trainee Program focuses on preparing students for the professional dance world. Trainees are given extensive performing opportunities to develop their artistry and work alongside The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company. Graduates of the Program are now dancing with many companies around the USA.
Junior Summer Intensive
AGES 9-11 (NO AUDITION REQUIRED)
DATES – JUNE 9-20
TUITION: $500 per week, $150 non-refundable deposit, $50 registration fee
Come to beautiful Sarasota and dance with the Sarasota Ballet School at this two-week intensive for students ages 9-11yrs. Families may choose to attend only one or both weeks. Comprised of classes in ballet, pre-pointe/pointe, boys, variations, character, jazz, Progressing Ballet Technique, ballet history and mime, the Junior Intensive is an exclusive opportunity for students to grow their technique and artistry in a short period of time. Each week culminates with in-studio performances for friends and family. While there is no audition, students must have at least 2 years of ballet training. There is no residential option for the Junior Summer Intensive.
