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American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York)

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The American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive in New York offers advanced ballet training for aspiring dancers aged 12-22, focusing on technique, artistry, an...

▌ Editor's read The American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive in New York is a highly selective program for dancers aged 12-22, offering intensive training in classical ballet. The website, abt.org/training/summer-intensives/, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program, including curriculum, faculty, and audition requirements. While the specific New York intensive doesn't have a separate Google review profile, the American Ballet Theatre as an organization has a strong reputation, with Google reviews for their main company often exceeding 4.5 stars. The program is run by the American Ballet Theatre, a non-profit organization. The website outlines a comprehensive curriculum including classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, pas de deux, and character dance, with additional classes in Pilates, yoga, and dance history. The program is primarily an overnight experience, with housing options provided for out-of-town students. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website, nor is there explicit language regarding staff background checks.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Multi-week intensive (typically 3-5 weeks). Total tuition approximately $3,000-$6,000. Housing additional. Audition required. Check ABT website for 2026 rates.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York)

What ages does American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) accept?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) 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 American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) cost?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Multi-week intensive (typically 3-5 weeks). Total tuition approximately $3,000-$6,000. Housing additional. Audition required. Check ABT website for 2026 rates. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York)'s hours?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) runs 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. 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 – Summer Intensive (New York)?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) 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 – Summer Intensive (New York) provide lunch?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) 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 – Summer Intensive (New York) compare to other dance camps in New York?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (New York) 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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