AGES 8–9
A strong beginning.
At least 2 years of consistent ballet training.
SUMMER INTENSIVE / OSSINING, NEW YORK
More confident. More expressive. More you.
A focused classical ballet experience for young dancers ready to grow.
For dancers ages 8–18 · Three training levels
01 / THE EXPERIENCE
Time to work on the details. Space to discover something new. People who understand why you dance.

Daily ballet technique anchors the program, with pointe or pre-pointe, repertoire, character dance, Graham technique, and conditioning.
Explore music, ballet history, and musical theater. Workshops connect classroom practice with auditions, performance, and a dancer’s life.
Develop your practice in a community that values encouragement, thoughtful corrections, and dancer wellbeing.
Program outline reflects the 2026 intensive. Next-session curriculum will be confirmed by WBC.
02 / FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
The 2026 program grouped dancers by age and experience. Faculty can adjust placement to suit each dancer.
AGES 8–9
At least 2 years of consistent ballet training.
AGES 10–12
At least 3 years of ballet training, including pre-pointe.
AGES 13–18
4–5 years of ballet training and at least one full year on pointe.