SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVES
PREBALLET SUMMER WORKSHOP
A brand-new summer ballet program tailored just for young dancers 3 to 7. This workshop is a delightful one-week experience where children can dive into the world of ballet in a joyful environment. Parents are invited to join us for the last 15 minutes on the Fridays of the workshop for a short ballet demonstration. The ages will be broken up into two groups:
Group 1-Ages 3-5 - Instructor: Ella Shafer
Group 2-Ages 6-7 - Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
Coppelia Workshop (Ages 3-7)
June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026 5:00-6:00PM
Nutcracker Workshop (Ages 3-7)
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026 10:00AM-11:00AM
JUNIOR BALLET INTENSIVE 1
Current AAB Ballet 1 Students and above, or by invitation or audition. Dancers participate in daily classes including ballet technique, repertoire, contemporary, and stretching. This intensive focuses on building a strong technical foundation while introducing students to AAB structure and syllabus.
June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026 - 10:00-1:00PM
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
JUNIOR BALLET INTENSIVE 2
Current AAB Ballet 2 Students and above, or by invitation or audition. Dancers participate in daily classes including ballet technique, repertoire, contemporary, and stretching. This intensive focuses on building a strong technical foundation while introducing students to AAB structure and syllabus.
July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026 - 10:00-1:00PM
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
NUTCRACKER BALLET INTENSIVE
AAB Ballet 1 students and above, or by invitation or audition. Dancers participate in daily ballet technique and Nutcracker repertoire classes in this focused intensive designed to kick off the Nutcracker season. This program also serves as the audition; students must be registered for the 2026-2027 school year by July 25th or their spot in the intensive will be forfeited.
August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026 - 10:00-12:30PM
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
INTERMEDIATE BALLET INTENSIVE
Current AAB Ballet 4 students, or by invitation or audition. Dancers participate in daily classes including ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, variations, contemporary, and conditioning.
June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026 - 10:15-4:00PM
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
Guest Instructor: Dede Barfield
SUMMER INTENSIVE PREP WEEK
Current AAB Ballet 5 students, or by audition. Dancers participate in daily classes including ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, and conditioning. This week is a great jump start to summer - perfect for students preparing for our summer intensive, heading to company summer programs, or simply looking to stay in shape.
June 8, 2026 - June 12, 2026 - 10:15-3:00PM
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE
Current AAB Ballet 5 students, or by audition. Dancers participate in daily classes including ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, and conditioning. This intensive workshop provides a wonderful glimpse into the Professional Training Division offered at AAB..
June 15, 2026 - June 26, 2026 - 10:15-5:00PM
Guest Instructors:
WEEK ONE: Fiona Fairrie
WEEK TWO: Dede Barfield
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
SUMMER DAY PROGRAM
Current AAB Ballet 5 students, or by audition. Dancers participate in daily classes including ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, and conditioning. The Summer Day Program offers a valuable glimpse into the training, discipline, and opportunities available within our Professional Training Division.
July 6, 2026 - July 24, 2026 - 1:00-5:00PM
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
ABSC PREP WEEK
Designed for AAB Ballet 4 Students and above, or by audition. Required for both current and hopeful Aledo Ballet Studio Company dancers and trainees. This focused week prepares dancers for the upcoming season and serves as a Nutcracker and ABSC Company Audition. Participation does not guarantee company or trainee placement, and dancers must be registered for the 2026-2027 school year by July 25th to participate.
August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026 - 1:00-5:00PM
Instructor: Caroline Arnold Alexander
