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Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive

Seattle, WA

An intensive ballet program for serious students, offering comprehensive training and performance opportunities.

▌ Editor's read The Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive is an overnight program for advanced ballet students aged 12-24, as detailed on their website. The program emphasizes classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, and contemporary dance, with performance opportunities. PNB School, established in 1974, is the official school of the Pacific Northwest Ballet, indicating a long-standing history and reputable affiliation. The program is held at the Phelps Center in Seattle, WA, and offers housing options for out-of-town students. Social media handles for the PNB School are active on Instagram (@pnb_school) and Facebook (PNBSchool), showcasing student life and performances. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its 'About Us' section and general knowledge of major ballet companies.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 12–22

Pacific Northwest Ballet 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 and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 12–22
  • Address: 301 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
  • Phone: (206) 441-9411
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition for Levels IV & V costs a total of $2,680. Tuition for Levels VI, VII, VIII, and Advanced C costs $2,990.

↗ What parents like

  • Train with PNB School faculty
  • Holistic dance education

↘ Watch for

  • Audition required

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive

What ages does Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive accept?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive is open to children ages 12–22. 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 Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive cost?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Tuition for Levels IV & V costs a total of $2,680. Tuition for Levels VI, VII, VIII, and Advanced C costs $2,990. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 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 Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive provide lunch?
Pacific Northwest Ballet 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.
Does Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive offer transportation?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive compare to other dance camps in Seattle?
Pacific Northwest Ballet Summer Intensive is one of 13 dance camps in Seattle 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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