Summer Ballet Intensives 2023
To Inspire the Artist Within
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts summer intensive is led by Artistic Director Sherri Davis and a panel of professional instructors and guest artists. Our Summer Intensive Workshops focus on developing well-rounded dancers by offering exposure to classical repertoire with an emphasis on classical ballet technique.
Dancers must audition for placement for these intensives.
Ballet Intensives are for ages 9&up.
To Inspire the Artist Within
Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts summer intensive is led by Artistic Director Sherri Davis and a panel of professional instructors and guest artists. Our Summer Intensive Workshops focus on developing well-rounded dancers by offering exposure to classical repertoire with an emphasis on classical ballet technique.
Dancers must audition for placement for these intensives.
Ballet Intensives are for ages 9&up.
Ballet Open Classes
Ages 9&up
For the Intermediate to Advanced level ballet dancer at the PTC location only.
June 19th - June 23rd, 2023| PTC Location
Classes run:
2:30 - 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday (Intermediate/Advanced - Advanced - Per Placement)
5:00 - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday (Intermediate - Per Placement)
Tuition is $185.00
Students must Audition to be placed in Ballet Intensives - See Audition Info HERE
** Guest Artists TBD for the 2023 Summer Intensive Program
Pre-Professional Level I
Per Placement. Students will perform at the end of the two-week session.
Classes include Ballet, Pre-Pointe or Pointe (if applicable), Variations, Contemporary, Ballet Repertoire and/or
Contemporary original choreography.
NOTE: Placement is based on level and not based on age of student - (for ages 9&up)
July 17th - July 28th, 2023| PTC Location
Classes run 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Tuition is $1200 for two-week intensive (50 hours of instruction).
Pre-Professional Level I Intensive will be taught by Guest Artists (TBD) and GAD Artistic Staff.
No registration fee required. Please note that Summer Programs are non-refundable.
Students will have an In-Studio Performance at end of Intensive.
Pre-Professional Level II & III
Per Placement. Students will perform at the end of the 3-week session.
Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Variations and/or Pas de deux Class, Contemporary and Ballet Repertoire and/or Original Choreography.
NOTE: Placement is based on level and not based on age of student - (for ages 12&up)
July 10th – July 28th, 2023| PTC Location
Classes run 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Tuition is $1800 for three-week intensive (75 hours of Instruction).
Pre-Professional Level II & III Intensives will be taught by Guest Artists (TBD) and GAD Artistic Staff.
No registration fee required. Please note that Summer Programs are non-refundable.
Students will have an In-Studio Performance at end of Intensive.
***Previous Guest Artists include professionals from American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet/Chicago, Broadway Dance Centre of New York, Atlanta Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Smuin Ballet, Feld Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, and New York City Ballet.
Ballet Open Classes
Ages 9&up
For the Intermediate to Advanced level ballet dancer at the PTC location only.
June 19th - June 23rd, 2023| PTC Location
Classes run:
2:30 - 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday (Intermediate/Advanced - Advanced - Per Placement)
5:00 - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday (Intermediate - Per Placement)
Tuition is $185.00
Students must Audition to be placed in Ballet Intensives - See Audition Info HERE
** Guest Artists TBD for the 2023 Summer Intensive Program
Pre-Professional Level I
Per Placement. Students will perform at the end of the two-week session.
Classes include Ballet, Pre-Pointe or Pointe (if applicable), Variations, Contemporary, Ballet Repertoire and/or
Contemporary original choreography.
NOTE: Placement is based on level and not based on age of student - (for ages 9&up)
July 17th - July 28th, 2023| PTC Location
Classes run 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Tuition is $1200 for two-week intensive (50 hours of instruction).
Pre-Professional Level I Intensive will be taught by Guest Artists (TBD) and GAD Artistic Staff.
No registration fee required. Please note that Summer Programs are non-refundable.
Students will have an In-Studio Performance at end of Intensive.
Pre-Professional Level II & III
Per Placement. Students will perform at the end of the 3-week session.
Classes include Ballet, Pointe, Variations and/or Pas de deux Class, Contemporary and Ballet Repertoire and/or Original Choreography.
NOTE: Placement is based on level and not based on age of student - (for ages 12&up)
July 10th – July 28th, 2023| PTC Location
Classes run 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Tuition is $1800 for three-week intensive (75 hours of Instruction).
Pre-Professional Level II & III Intensives will be taught by Guest Artists (TBD) and GAD Artistic Staff.
No registration fee required. Please note that Summer Programs are non-refundable.
Students will have an In-Studio Performance at end of Intensive.
***Previous Guest Artists include professionals from American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet/Chicago, Broadway Dance Centre of New York, Atlanta Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Smuin Ballet, Feld Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, and New York City Ballet.