Summer 2026

Next Step Summer Intensive for children and teens (ages 10-17) and weekly ballet classes for children (ages 3-12)

Ballerina on pointe in front of Brooklyn Ballet studio
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY!

Next Step Summer Intensive

Brooklyn Ballet’s Next Step Summer Intensive is a fun, challenging, and inspiring dance intensive for intermediate to advanced pre-professional students ages 10-17. During the 5-day intensive, students enjoy classes led by Brooklyn Ballet’s esteemed Faculty and guest teaching artists in a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment. Daily classes include ballet, pointe, variations, modern, contemporary, jazz, and Hip Hop. Each week culminates with an in-studio student showcase. 

Are you ready to meet new friends, study with world-class faculty, and take the next step on your dance journey? Email [email protected] to schedule your student's placement audition today! 

Faculty Announced!

Ballet & Variations: Bethânia Gomes (Level II) & Miku Kawamura (Level III/IV)

Modern & Contemporary: Alexis Diggs (Level II) & Cecly Placenti (Level III/IV)

Jazz: Annelise Baker (Level II)

House: Karisma Jay (Level III/IV)

Dates

Level II (ages 10-12, intermediate): August 3-7 | 9:30am-4:00pm

Level III/IV (ages 13-17, advanced intermediate/advanced): August 10-14 | 9:30am-4:00pm

Placement Audition & Registration

A placement audition is required for Level II (ages 10-12) and Level III/IV (ages 13-17) students prior to registering. Click here to schedule your placement audition June 14 or July 12.

Tuition

1 Week: $735 (Level II & Level III/IV)

Tuition assistance available upon request.


Ballet I (ages 8-9) and Ballet II & Pre-Pointe (ages 10-12) Classes | July 6-30

  • Ballet I: No prior experience or placement audition is required to register.
  • Ballet II & Pre-Pointe: Click here to schedule your placement audition June 14 or July 12. 

Ballet I (ages 8-9, absolute beginner/beginner): Tuesdays or Thursdays (students may enroll one or two days per week), 5:00-6:00pm 

  • Click here to register for Tuesday Ballet I
  • Click here to register for Thursday Ballet I

Ballet II & Pre-Pointe (ages 10-12, beginner/advanced beginner): Mondays and Wednesdays (students must enroll two days per week), 5:00-6:30pm

Tuition

Ballet I

  • One day per week: $120
  • Two days per week: $240

Ballet II & Pre-Pointe: $280 (two days per week)


Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5) & Elementary Ballet (ages 6-7) Classes | July 6-30

No prior experience or placement audition is required to register. 

Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5): Tuesdays or Thursdays (1 day per week), 4:15-5:00pm

  • Click here to register for Tuesday Pre-Ballet
  • Click here to register for Thursday Pre-Ballet

Elementary Ballet (ages 6-7): Mondays or Wednesdays (1 day per week), 4:00-5:00pm

  • Click here to register for Monday Elementary Ballet
  • Click here to register for Wednesday Elementary Ballet

Tuition

$120