International Summer Schools
For serious ballet students, an international summer intensive can be a transformative experience. These programs offer the rare opportunity to train with world-class faculty and artists, learn from diverse methodologies, and refine both technique and artistry in new and inspiring environments. Immersed in the culture of leading companies and schools, dancers gain insight into global standards of excellence while building resilience, independence, and confidence. Beyond the studio, these experiences foster lifelong friendships and professional connections with peers from around the world — an invaluable foundation for those aspiring to a career on the international stage.
Houston Ballet Academy
Location: 601 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Dates: June 19 - July 23 2027
Application deadline: Auditions are via video submission between 11 January and 26 February 2027
About the Intensive:
Houston Ballet Academy’s Summer Intensive offers an immersive experience with six to eight hours of classes daily, six days a week. Students aged 12+ train under the Academy’s world-class instructors, including Houston Ballet company artistic staff and dancers.
Auditions are via video submission between 11 January and 26 February 2027.
Housing accommodations are available for an additional fee or by scholarship at the discretion of artistic staff.
Website: https://www.houstonballet.org/about/academy/summer-intensive-program/five-week-summer-intensive/
The Royal Ballet School
Locations and Dates:
- Italy: 21-22 November 2026
- Japan: 18-20 December 2026
- Singapore: 18-20 March 2027
- Hong Kong: 26-29 March 2027
- London (Spring): 5-9 April 2027
- Los Angeles: 28 June - 9 July 2027
- London (Summer): 20 July - 20 August 2027
Application deadlines:
- Italy: 6 November 2026
- Japan: 30 October 2026 (selective course), 7 December 2026 (non-selective course)
- Singapore: 26 February 2027
- Hong Kong: 6 November 2026 (selective course), 26 February 2027 (non-selective course)
- London (Spring): 6 November 2026 (selective course), 9 March 2027 (non-selective course)
- Los Angeles: 8 January 2027
- London (Summer): 8 January 2027 (selective course), 22 June 2027 (non-selective course)
The Royal Ballet School are bringing their diverse programme of selective and non-selective training courses for dancers aged 8-19 to London, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Italy and Los Angeles.
Explore your love for dance in a supportive and inspiring environment, as the School’s expert Artistic staff and guest coaches guide you in a variety of styles and disciplines to support the growth of your technique, artistry and musicality.
Don’t miss your chance to train with one of the world’s leading centres for classical ballet training. Applications are now open, secure your spot today.
About the Intensive:
The Royal Ballet School offers a diverse series of selective and non-selective courses for dancers aged 8–19 in London, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Italy and Los Angeles. Students train under the School’s distinguished Artistic staff and guest coaches in a variety of styles and disciplines, developing artistry, technique, and musicality. Applications are now open to study with one of the world’s foremost centres for classical ballet training.
Website: https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/intensive-courses/
Intensive students in class © 2025 The Royal Ballet School. Photographed by Rachel Cherry
Alberta Ballet School
Location: Calgary, Canada
Dates:
- 28 June – 16 July 2027
- 19 July – 6 August 2027
Application deadline: 1 April 2027 (or until full)
About the Intensive:
Alberta Ballet School’s three-week Summer Intensive enhances technique and artistry under the guidance of renowned faculty. Dancers train 30 hours per week in ballet, pointe, and contemporary alongside peers from around the world. The program also serves as a final audition opportunity for the school’s full-year programs.
Residential accommodation is available at Mount Royal University, with dedicated full-time staff ensuring exceptional care and a supportive environment.
Junior Auditions: Grades 5–8
Senior Auditions: Grades 9–12
Website: albertaballetschool.com/auditions/information
Central School of Ballet
Location: London, United Kingdom
Dates:
- 26 July- 31 July 2027 - International Summer Course One Week Course (14-16yrs)
- 2 August - 7 August 2027 - International Summer Course One Week Course (11-13yrs)
- 26 July- 7 August 2027 - International Summer Course Two Week Course (11-16yrs)
Applications open: Monday 5 October 2026
Applications close: Monday 1 February 2027
Offers sent: Tuesday 9 February 2027
About the courses:
The Summer Courses attract talented dancers from around the globe and provide an immersive taste of life in full-time training at Central School of Ballet. Students can expect a ballet class every day (with live pianists), plus additional pointe work and coaching, taught by Central's very own degree course tutors. Dancers get to experience other genres including contemporary, repertoire, jazz, creative choreography, strength and conditioning, and Pilates. The course aims to improve technique and artistry, allowing students to experience vocational training whilst enhancing their confidence and versatility. Central's Summer Courses are open to all dancers aged 11-16 years, with entry via application.
Website: https://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/dance-classes-courses/short-courses/ballet-intensives/
English National Ballet School
Location: Chelsea, London
Dates:
- Course 1 Monday 19 July to Saturday 31 July 2027 (Ages 13–17)
- Course 2 Monday 2 August to Saturday 14 August 2027 (Ages 13–17)
Application deadline: Early applications are encouraged, as applications will close once the Intensives reach capacity.
About the Intensive:
This summer, English National Ballet School presents two exceptional Summer Intensives, created to inspire, challenge and elevate the next generation of young dancers.
Taught by ENBS faculty and visiting guest teachers, each course includes pointe, 4Pointe, technique, variations, pas de deux, coaching, Pilates and repertoire, alongside a professional photoshoot with a leading London dance photographer.
Dancers will also take part in an audition class, with the opportunity to audition for September 2027 entry to English National Ballet School’s Senior School.
An inspiring two weeks designed to develop strength, artistry, musicality and performance quality while encouraging each dancer’s individuality.
Website: enbschool.org.uk/intensives-courses-ballet/intensives/summer