ROCK SCHOOL BALLET INTENSIVE
Sunday, June 28 - Friday, July 31, 2026
The Rock School's 2026 Ballet Intensive features personalized attention from an award-winning faculty in state-of-the art facilities in Philadelphia and West Chester, PA. Designed for motivated students aged 9 to 18, the program offers classes in ballet technique, jumps and turns, pointe (for ladies ages 11+), partnering, contemporary, and pilates. Students can choose from 2, 3, or 5-week sessions.
Please be advised that space in the Ballet Intensive is first come, first-served, and may fill to capacity before the end of our national audition tour. Acceptance does not reserve your space in the program.
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2-Week Session: Sunday, June 28 - Friday, July 10, 2026
3-Week Session: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 31, 2026
5-Week Session: Sunday, June 28 - Friday, July 31, 2026
Residence Move-In is one day before the above start date. Move-Out is one day after the above end date.All dancers at both locations enrolled for 3 or 5 weeks will participate in our 2026 Summer Showcase at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, July 31, 2026.
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2-Week Session: Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 10, 2026
3-Week Session: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 31, 2026
5-Week Session: Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 31, 2026
Residence Move-In is one day before the above start date. Move-Out is one day after the above end date.All dancers at both locations enrolled for 3 or 5 weeks will participate in our 2026 Summer Showcase at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, July 31, 2026.
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• Audition required for acceptance.
• Dancers must be age 9 by January 1st, 2026 to participate in the program.
• All dancers age 11+ must be on pointe by January 1st, 2026.
AUDITION
Dancers have the option of auditioning in-person, by video submission, or virtually. The Early Acceptance Audition is open for registration now. The full audition tour opens for registration in early November. Video auditions open on January 1st.
TUITION
Pricing will be made available soon.
• First installment; and all fees - Due upon registration
• Second Installment - Due March 15
• Third Installment - Due April 15
• Fourth Installment - Due May 15
SUMMER SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE & DINNER
All students who enroll for the 3-week or 5-week sessions will participate in our 2026 Summer Showcase performance on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium! This performance brings together the West Chester and Philadelphia campuses to share their work in classical ballet and to celebrate with family and friends. Tickets to the performance will be available closer to the start of the intensive.
Immediately following the performance, dancers will attend a dinner and dance party in the Collingswood Ballroom (located in the same building as the performance). Please note that this event is for dancers only; families are unable to purchase tickets to the dinner.
RESIDENCE
Full room and board accommodations are available at both locations for all sessions. Students may attend the Ballet Intensive as residents in our housing, or as commuters. Please note that residence is assigned by The Rock School for Dance according to session.
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The Marine Club dorms are a dedicated dorm floor located in the Marine Club apartment complex and serve as home to our Professional Division resident students during the school year. Amenities include in room refrigerators and washer/dryer units as well as en suite bathrooms. This loft style dorm site is conveniently located directly across the street from The Rock School and gives summer residents a firsthand account of daily Rock School life, including all meals prepared on site by Chef John and The Rock School Cafe.Please note that the Marine Club dormitories are offered to dancers attending the Philadelphia program.
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Located in the heart of Rittenhouse at 1606 Locust Street, Curtis provides walkability to the School and multiple Center City attractions. Additional amenities include 24 hour security with key card access, an on site cafe which caters to a variety of dietary and nutritional needs, complimentary laundry facilities, lounge and terrace areas, and en suite bathrooms. Your dancer's daily curriculum will be enhanced further by this beautiful and convenient dorm life experience!Please note that the Curtis Institute dormitories are offered to dancers attending the Philadelphia program.
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Church Farm School dorms are located 9 minutes away from The Rock School for Dance | West Chester. Students will be transported daily for classes. Just beyond Philadelphia, you'll find a campus packed with history and activity. Nestled between a bustling town and a nature preserve, there’s always something to do, see, and experience. Our campus is beautiful, it's historic, it's home. Not too small, not too large. 6 miles from the campus will bring you to Downtown West Chester – a historic town stocked with hundreds of shops, restaurants, cafes, festivals, farmers’ markets and events.
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Philadelphia
2-Week Session:Move in on Saturday, 6/27 | Placement day on Sunday, 6/28 | Move out on Saturday, 7/11
3-Week Session: Move in on Sunday, 7/12 | Placement day on Monday, 7/13 | Move out on Saturday, 8/1
5-Week Session: Move in on Saturday, 6/27 | Placement day on Sunday, 6/28 | Move out on Saturday, 8/1
West Chester
2-Week Session:Move in on Sunday, 6/28 | Placement day on Monday, 6/29 | Move out on Saturday, 7/11
3-Week Session: Move in on Sunday, 7/12 | Placement day on Monday, 7/13 | Move out on Saturday, 8/1
5-Week Session: Move in on Sunday, 6/28 | Placement day on Monday, 6/29 | Move out on Saturday, 8/1Move-In - 11:00AM -4:00PM | Move-Out - 8:00AM -12:00PM
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students wishing to attend The Rock School’s Summer Programs must obtain the appropriate visa. Please use the link below for additional information.
