Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy Summer Programs

Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy Summer Programs includes Kids Dance Camp, which offers creative exploration of dance, music, and art through beloved stories. It also offers the Summer Dance Workshop, Youth Summer Intensive, Summer Intensive, Collegiate Intensive, and Variations Workshop, with formal ballet training required for Summer Dance Workshop and formal dance experience required for Variations Workshop.

Programs

• Kids Dance Camp — For students ages 4-8. · Week-long; June 1-5, 2026 · Creative exploration of dance, music and art through beloved stories. Former dance experience not required.
• Summer Dance Workshop — For students ages 8-11 with at least one year of formal ballet training. · Week-long; June 1-5, June 8-12 and July 27-31, 2026 · Open to students based on placement assessment.
• Youth Summer Intensive — For students ages 9 and up. · June 8-12 and July 27-31, 2026 · Acceptance is by audition only.
• Summer Intensive — For students ages 12 and up. · June 15-July 24, 2026; three-week sessions are also available. · Acceptance is by audition only.
• Collegiate Intensive — For students ages 18 and up. · June 15-July 24, 2026 · Produced in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. Acceptance is by audition only.
• Variations Workshop — For students ages 11 and up. · Formal dance experience required.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

About the provider

The program states a mission to enrich lives, inspire excellence, and cultivate community through the power of dance. The Collegiate Intensive is produced in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music.

Last updated October 15, 2026.