Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian)
Alberta Ballet School offers intensive summer dance programs for aspiring dancers, focusing on classical ballet and contemporary techniques in a professional...
▌ Editor's read The Alberta Ballet School's Summer Intensive program is offered by a well-established institution founded in 1961, indicating significant experience in dance education. The school is directly affiliated with the Alberta Ballet Company, suggesting a high standard of training and potential professional pathways for students. Programs cater to various age groups and skill levels, from junior to advanced, with options for both day and residential attendance. The website details a comprehensive curriculum including classical ballet, pointe, variations, and contemporary dance. While the 'Safe Spaces' policy is mentioned, explicit language regarding background checks for all staff members is not prominently displayed on the summer intensive pages, though it is implied by their commitment to student safety.
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Address: 141 18 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B8, Canada
- Phone: (403) 245-2274
- Cost notes: CAD. Full 3-week session costs $2,345.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian)
- What ages does Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) accept?
- Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) cost?
- Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) publishes $782/week for the standard session. CAD. Full 3-week session costs $2,345. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian)'s hours?
- Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) runs 30 hours per week. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian)?
- Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) is operated by a school program, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) provide lunch?
- Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) compare to other dance camps in Calgary?
- Alberta Ballet School - Summer Intensive (Canadian) is one of 7 dance camps in Calgary that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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