ABT: AMERICAN BALLET THEATER
Kevin McKenzie: Artistic Director
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Summer Intensive
American Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive has earned a reputation for being the most thorough and rewarding dance experience a student can have during the summer. Under the supervision of ABT’s Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie and Artistic Director of Summer Intensives Melissa Allen Bowman, the program offers top quality teachers and master guest teachers that are dedicated to the learning process and growth of each individual student. Class size will be limited. Students participate in a minimum of four classes per day with ABT’s renowned faculty, and enjoy a comprehensive curriculum that includes exposure to ABT artists, history and repertory. The ABT Summer Intensive focuses on developing well-rounded dancers by exposure to a wide variety of disciplines with an emphasis on classical ballet technique and key elements of ABT’s National Training Curriculum.
New York Summer Intensive  
The New York site is pleased to continue a custom designed program for advanced men and the professional training level geared towards advanced pre-professionals, apprentices and corps members, ages 18-22.
Program Dates June 16 - July 25 , 2008
Location American Ballet Theatre
890 Broadway, 3rd Floor
  New York , NY 10003
(212) 477-3030 x3416
Tuition $2,750.00
Ages 12 - 22
Michigan Summer Intensive  
Program Dates June 23 - July 18 , 2008
Dorm Check-In June 22, 2008
Location The Maggie Allesee Dept. of Dance
Wayne State University
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Detroit Opera House
  Detroit , MI 48226
(313) 237-3426
Tuition $1,500.00
Room/Board $1,650.00
Day Student Fee $200.00 (only applies to dancers not staying in the dorms)
Ages 12 - 18
Alabama Summer Intensive  
Program Dates June 22 - July 12 , 2008
Dorm Check-In June 21, 2008
Location University of Alabama
Department of Theater and Dance
Box 870239
  Tuscaloosa , AL 35487
(205) 348-5283
Tuition $1,200.00
Room/Board $1,500.00
Ages 12 - 18
Texas Summer Intensive  
Program Dates July 07 - August 01 , 2008
Dorm Check-In July 06, 2008
Location University of Texas at Austin
Department of Theater and Dance
  Austin , TX 78712
(512) 232-5301
Tuition $1,500.00
Room/Board $1,650.00
Ages 12 - 18
California Summer Intensive  
Program Dates July 28 - August 15 , 2008
Dorm Check-In July 27, 2008
Location Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center
  Costa Mesa , CA 92626
(714) 556-2121 x4210
Tuition $1,350.00
Room/Board $1,350.00
Day Student Fee $500.00 (only applies to dancers not staying in the dorms)
Ages 12 - 18
Collegiate Summer Intensive
This program is designed for the mature artist, ages 18-24, involved in the pursuit of higher education. Dancers will have daily technique in ballet and modern dance, and will participate in classes focused on ABT repertory, pointe work, composition, production, and choreography. This is a chance for the college dancer to further develop their artistic talents in a challenging and professional environment, while intensively training with world-class ABT faculty. This three-week program will take place at ABT?s 890 Broadway studios in New York City. The program, headed by Melissa Allen Bowman, Artistic Director of Summer Intensives, will include renowned ABT faculty and accompanists. College credit options are available.
Collegiate Intensive  
Program Dates May 27 - June 13 , 2008
Location American Ballet Theatre
890 Broadway, 3rd Floor
  New York , NY 10003
(212) 477-3030 x3416
Tuition $1,500.00
Ages 18 - 24
The Young Dancer Summer Workshop
This workshop provides the opportunity for serious young dancers, ages 9-11, to actively flourish in a professional, yet nurturing environment. Under the direction of Franco De Vita, Principal of ABT?s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, the outstanding faculty members of ABT will provide unparalleled instruction, while remaining sensitive to the developmental needs of younger dancers.
YDSW NY  
Program Dates July 28 - August 08 , 2008
Location American Ballet Theatre
890 Broadway, 3rd Floor
  New York , NY 10003
(212) 477-3030 x3416
Tuition $1,150.00
Ages -
YDSW LA  
Program Dates June 23 - July 03 , 2008
Location The Colburn School
200 South Grand Avenue
  Los Angeles , CA 90012
(213) 621-2200
Tuition $1,150.00
Ages -