American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive
The American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive offers rigorous ballet training for aspiring dancers aged 12-22, focusing on ABT's National Training Cu...
▌ Editor's read The American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive is a day program for serious ballet students aged 12-22, focusing on classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, and other dance forms. The program is offered by the American Ballet Theatre, a non-profit organization. The website details a comprehensive curriculum based on ABT's National Training Curriculum, taught by ABT company members and guest faculty. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes high-level instruction. Google reviews for American Ballet Theatre generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from over 2,000 reviews for the main organization), reflecting its strong reputation in the dance community. The program does not appear to be ACA accredited, which is common for specialized arts intensives. Social media handles for the main organization are @abtofficial on Instagram and AmericanBalletTheatre on Facebook, showcasing their extensive reach and engagement.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–20
American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive 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 camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 12–20
- Hours: Day program
- Address: 890 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003
- Cost notes: Tuition: $4,350 USD for 5 weeks
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive
- What ages does American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive accept?
- American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive is open to children ages 12–20. 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 American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive cost?
- American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive publishes $870/week for the standard session. Tuition: $4,350 USD for 5 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive's hours?
- American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive runs Day program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive?
- American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive provide lunch?
- American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive 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 American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive compare to other dance camps in New York?
- American Ballet Theatre New York Summer Intensive is one of 23 dance camps in New York 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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