BBSI is a pre-professional program designed specifically for male ballet dancers. The program provides personalized training by internationally and nationally recognized instructors and professional dancers. Dancers will receive hands-on, individual attention in a limited class size. Boys Ballet Summer Intensive was designed to provide an engaging and educational program for male dancers who seek a higher level of classical ballet training.
They're challenged in their daily classes, but the real inspiration for these aspiring male dancers lies in the camaraderie and bonds they make with each other. Men are essential in ballet companies, and there is no better way to prepare these students for professional life than providing them with an intense working environment where they can train hard, dance hard, and have fun.
They're challenged in their daily classes, but the real inspiration for these aspiring male dancers lies in the camaraderie and bonds they make with each other. Men are essential in ballet companies, and there is no better way to prepare these students for professional life than providing them with an intense working environment where they can train hard, dance hard, and have fun.
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What a wonderful week and experience for our son. He loved being surrounded by exciting and focused mentors and teachers, and flourished in the camaraderie of the group of boys. As amazing as lessons learned as the boys dance, the attention of the staff -- and their devotion to updates on Facebook and Instagram -- made things fun for parents, as it allowed us the chance to peek in on each day.
Ballet Classes: Fitted white t-shirt, black footed tights, black ballet shoes, dance belt (Black socks can be worn if the socks meet the tights). Weight Training: Loose fitting shorts or sweatpants to wear over ballet attire, dance belt, t-shirt or tank top of choice, sneakers. Please note that sneakers are required to participate in Weight Training.
BBSI 2022 will be hosted in Cary, North Carolina at International Ballet Academy. The program is for male dancers ages 11*-19. Dancers must have at least two years of ballet training and be at least 5 feet tall to attend. To apply for BBSI, dancers will be required to submit the following photos: a tendu la seconde and an arabesque en l'air.
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Charene Bartlett
Jul 24, 2021
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Lisa Lecamu
Jul 24, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
My son has participated in this intensive for several years. It remains the best experience to finish off the summer. Highly respected instructors, low student to instructor ratio,encouraging staff and directors makes for quality training in a supportive environment.
My son has participated in this intensive for several years. It remains the best experience to finish off the summer. Highly respected instructors, low student to instructor ratio,encouraging staff and directors makes for quality training in a supportive environment.
K. A. M. M.
Jul 23, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
BBSI has been an invaluable experience for my son. Besides the excellent world-class teachers, it is a safe place full of respect and inspiration. The connections and friendships made at BBSI have helped both my son and me navigate the male side of ballet.
BBSI has been an invaluable experience for my son. Besides the excellent world-class teachers, it is a safe place full of respect and inspiration. The connections and friendships made at BBSI have helped both my son and me navigate the male side of ballet.
