Male Dancer Information

BBSI 2026

Cary, North Carolina: July 27th – August 15th

Weeks One & Two: (Ages 9-20)

Week Three Gala Celebration: (Ages 11-20)

Dancers can attend one, two, or three weeks of BBSI

BBSI is a pre-professional program specifically designed for male ballet dancers. Participants will take class with world-class faculty in an intensive tailor-made for danseurs.

PHOTO AUDITION

To audition for BBSI, dancers will be required to submit the following photos: a tendu à la seconde and an arabesque en l’air (both photos must be taken in the center with no barre). We may ask for a video submission from some photo applicants. As the program approaches, dancers will be selected from the waitlist based on their audition, not the order in which they were received.

Photos MUST be taken no more than 3 months prior to application. Photo submission and registration are ongoing until we reach maximum capacity.

Please note: Dancers must re-audition each year so we can assess their progress. Spots will only be held once tuition has been paid in full. The submission of photographs does not hold a spot at BBSI. BBSI does not provide personal feedback for auditions. Not submitting the requested photographs (submitting performance photos instead, etc.) may negatively impact audition results.

IN-PERSON AUDITION

Instead of submitting photos, dancers can elect to take an audition class in-person in Cary, North Carolina at International Ballet Academy. Audition date and time are TBD.

If a dancer elects to submit photos for their audition, they are welcome to also attend the in-person audition class free of charge; please send us an email to confirm your attendance.

CLASSES / BBSI WEEKS ONE & TWO

Ballet Technique
Variations
Repertoire
Weight Training
Jumps & Turns
Partnering
Ballet History
Conditioning
Acting
Stretch
Informational Seminar
Meet the Artist

Open to ages 9-20.

FACULTY

Faculty Coming Soon!

Faculty subject to change.

BBSI’s 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY

GALA WEEK / BBSI WEEK THREE

2026 is BBSI’s 10th Year Anniversary. We are celebrating a decade of world-class male ballet training with a Gala Celebration during Week Three of BBSI (August 10-15, 2026).

To participate in Week Three and BBSI’s Gala Celebration, dancers must attend one or two additional week(s) of BBSI. Open to ages 11-20.

Week Three will include daily technique class, followed by rehearsals for the Gala, as well as additional classes that include Partnering, Stretch, Informational Seminars, Acting, Ballet History, Meet the Artist, and more.

Professional dancers from major ballet companies, including celebrated BBSI alumni, will join us for this exciting performance opportunity.

Dancers will perform repertoire choreographed or staged by our outstanding faculty.

The theater where the Gala will take place and the performance date is TBA.

LOCATION

Cary, North Carolina: July 27th – August 15th

Hosted at the International Ballet Academy: 201 Davis Grove Circle, Suite 104, Cary, North Carolina, 27519

AGE & EXPERIENCE

BBSI is a pre-professional ballet program designed for male dancers ages 9 to 20.

Dancers must be the minimum age by the first day of the program. Dancers must have at least two years of ballet training.

Please note: Dancers ages 9-10 are candidates for our half-day program during BBSI Weeks One & Two where they will attend two daily classes.

TUITION PRICING

BBSI Week One OR Two (Ages 11-20):

Prior to March 13th, 2026: $750.00
After March 13th, 2026: $900.00

BBSI Weeks One AND Two (Ages 11-20):

Prior to March 13th, 2026: $1350.00
After March 13th, 2026: $1500.00

BBSI Week One OR Two (Ages 9-10):

Prior to March 13th, 2026: $375.00
After March 13th, 2026: $450.00

BBSI Weeks One AND Two (Ages 9-10):

Prior to March 13th, 2026: $675.00
After March 13th, 2026: $750.00

BBSI Week Three (Ages 11-20) 10th Anniversary Gala Celebration:

$800.00
Note: To participate in Week Three and BBSI’s Gala Celebration, dancers must attend one or two additional week(s) of BBSI.

Please note: Tuition, audition fees, and merchandise purchases are non-refundable.

Boys Ballet Summer Intensive is a proud Partner Intensive at the American Dance Competition | International Ballet Competition. We offer scholarships to BBSI at this competition. Financial aid is not available.

INJURY / ILLNESS WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Refunds due to injuries or illness are offered on a case-by-case basis. A doctor’s note is required for consideration.

In terms of an injury or illness withdrawal, 25% of all tuition payments is nonrefundable.

After June 1st, there are no injury or sickness refunds.

DRESS CODE & REQUIREMENTS

Dress code at BBSI is mandatory.

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). Please also bring a fitted black t-shirt.

No: Logos on dancewear, tank tops, men’s leotards, large cummerbund, cut off tights, flesh-colored shoes, white ballet shoes, or white socks. Please note: If suspenders are sewn on tights, suspenders must be worn under the t-shirt.

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.

Face should be clean shaven with neat hair. If facial hair is worn for religious reasons, please send us an email.

Men must bring a braided resistance band (click the link for an example) for Weight Training. The level of resistance depends on the dancer’s age and strength level. If the dancer previously attended BBSI, re-assess resistance on the band to determine if a heavier resistance is needed for this year’s session. We recommend that dancers also bring a yoga mat for stretch class.