Cincinnati Ballet Summer Programs

Cincinnati Ballet Summer Programs include a Summer Intensive, Collegiate Intensive, Youth Summer Intensive, Summer Dance Workshop, Kids Dance Camp, and a Variations Workshop. Across these programs, students take ballet technique classes, gain exposure to diverse dance styles, participate in specialty workshops, and, in some offerings, explore the world of classical solo variations. Kids Dance Camp focuses on creative exploration of dance, music, and art through beloved stories, and each week-long experience in the Summer Dance Workshop and Kids Dance Camp follows an overall theme through classes and activities led by professional faculty.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Six-week Summer Intensive with full days of dance and three-week sessions also available; week-long Summer Dance Workshop, Kids Dance Camp, and Variations Workshop sessions

Cincinnati Ballet’s Summer Intensive partners with professionally aspiring students through an immersive dance experience designed to cultivate individual potential, with acceptance by audition only for students ages 12 and up. For six weeks, Summer Intensive students step into a professional company environment with full days of dance, the support of world-class faculty, and a community of like-minded peers. Cincinnati Ballet’s Collegiate Intensive is produced in partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, supports the unique needs of serious dancers in pursuit of higher education, and requires audition-based acceptance for students ages 18 and up. With a foundational focus on ballet technique and performance, Collegiate Intensive students also develop versatility in other dance genres while exploring career pathways in dance.

Cincinnati Ballet’s Youth Summer Intensive provides young, aspiring dancers with an entrée into intensive summer training in a fun and nurturing environment, with three divisions so students study at a pace designed for their unique needs and audition-based acceptance for students ages 9 and up. Cincinnati Ballet’s Summer Dance Workshop is a week-long summer dance experience for young dancers ages 8–11 with at least one year of formal ballet training and is open to students based on placement assessment. Through daily engagement in ballet technique, exposure to diverse dance styles, and specialty workshops, Summer Dance Workshop students deepen their love of dance while building skills in a fun and creative space.

Kids Dance Camp is a creative exploration of dance, music, and art through beloved stories, and former dance experience is not required for this camp. The Variations Workshop is a dynamic, one-week workshop and an inspiring program experience for dancers eager to explore the world of classical solo variations, with formal dance experience required. This one-week Variations Workshop supports students preparing for performance opportunities as well as those looking to expand their repertoire, deepen their artistry, and discover their unique voice as soloists.

Cincinnati Ballet states that it is committed to inspiring excellence through the power of dance. Each season, its community engagement programs serve thousands of area youth through in-school residencies, performances, and scholarships.

Last updated June 27, 2026.