Auditions for the School of Ballet Arizona’s Summer Intensive program open this month.

The upper division program is open to students ages 11 through 20 who are interested in an advanced training experience and will run June 10–July 19. Interested students may audition virtually with a recorded video submission or attend in-person at one of the audition events throughout the country.

A children’s and intermediate division will also be available for students ages 4 through 12 and will take place June 12–July 7. Audition dates for the children’s and intermediate divisions will take place March 3 in Phoenix at The School of Ballet Arizona.

“Each dancer, serious or beginner, who comes through this program leaves with a deeper appreciation and love for the art of dance as well as refined skills and technique,” Maria Simonetti, School of Ballet Arizona director, shared in a press release.

The Summer Intensive offers students classical training, augmented by the diversity of dance forms necessary to meet today’s dance company demands. Classes run five days a week for upper and lower division students. Housing is also available for students 13 and older.

The Summer Ballet School students have ballet class two to five times per week depending on their age and level. Future Ballet Arizona Studio Company members are selected from attendees of the Summer Intensive.

“The Summer Intensive provided me with the necessary skills and training to grow as an individual and a dancer,” Devin Lentz, current Studio Company member at The School of Ballet Arizona, stated. “It was an inspiring experience to learn from such a talented and knowledgeable group of instructors and fellow dancers.”

Visit balletaz.org/summer-programs to audition and for more information.

Video audition submissions due April 1.