Young Dancer Intensive
Ages 9 – 14For Students ages 9-14. Audition required.
Miami City Ballet School offers a two-week intensive designed for dedicated young dancers who are seeking a challenging summer dance program. Students ages 9 and up study with MCB’s renowned faculty to experience the highest quality of dance education. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to be exposed to MCB School’s curriculum and experience first-hand what it is like to train at Miami City Ballet School.
The Young Dancer Intensive program consists of a carefully designed curriculum to support each technical level providing the highest caliber of training in a creative and artistic environment.
Students participate in a well-rounded selection of classes based on their technical level. Classes are held five days per week (Monday through Friday). On the first day of the program, all students participate in a level placement class and program orientation. Students can expect up to 20 hours of dance instruction per week (each week may vary with the schedule).
Classes include:
- Ballet
- Technique
- Pre-Pointe/Pointe
- Variations
- Ballet Terminology/History
- Contemporary
- Musical Theater
- Stretch & Strength
- Pilates
During these two – weeks, young dancers will find themselves immersed in an environment that fosters artistry, a joy of movement, and respect for one another, while demanding dedication, focus, and hard work. Through this dedicated training, these young students experience growth, improvement, and confidence in their dancing.
Please note that students must commit to the entirety of the program.
At the conclusion of the Young Dancer Intensive, students who demonstrate exceptional talent, potential and commitment are invited to join MCB School’s year-round training program in our Student Division.
To be part of our Young Dancer Intensive Program, students must audition during our Summer Audition Tour or send us your audition video.
2025 National Audition Tour
2025 National Audition Tour
The Miami City Ballet School holds auditions across the country to provide the opportunity to audition for the MCBS Summer Programs. Learn more about our Nation Audition tour here.
SAT. JAN. 4, 2025 Boston, MA
SUN. JAN 5, 2025 Chicago, IL
FRI. JAN 10, 2025 Salt Lake City, UT
SAT. JAN 11, 2025 Los Angeles, CA
SAT. JAN 11, 2025 Miami Beach, FL
SUN. JAN 12, 2025 San Francisco, CA
SAT. JAN 18, 2025 Tampa, FL
SAT. JAN 18, 2025 Philadelphia, PA
SUN. JAN 19, 2024 Washington, D.C.
SUN. JAN 19, 2024 Atlanta, GA
MON. JAN 20, 2025 New York, NY
SAT. JAN 25,2025 Houston, TX
SUN. JAN 26, 2025 Seattle, WA
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Pricing
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Housing and Student Life
Housing and Student Life
NEW THIS YEAR!
Miami City Ballet School is pleased to offer housing for ages 12+ in our brand-new facility, just a one-minute walk across the plaza from MCBS studios.
Each dormitory unit houses up to four (4) students and is fully furnished. The residence offers a large community room with a fully equipped kitchen. The facility provides 24-hour building security, a full-time Housing Manager and Residence Assistant who is available around the clock to meet our students’ needs during the 2-week program.
Throughout each of our summer programs, we aim to build community and harbor a safe, inclusive, and accepting environment for all our students. Activities are specially curated to engage students and build camaraderie and lasting friendships. Excursions are offered throughout the summer to take advantage of the rich arts, culture, sounds and vistas of beautiful Miami.
This new facility will be completed in March 2025. Details coming soon!
Sponsored By
Freed of London is proud to be the official sponsor of the National Audition Tour.
