Male Dancer Information

BBSI 2027 Information Coming Soon!

Dancers can attend one or two 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.

Male Dancer Audition

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 applicants.

As the program approaches, dancers will be selected from our 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. Date, time, and location TBA. 

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. Please wear a white shirt, black tights, and black shoes to the audition. Limited scholarships are available at the in-person audition. 

CLASSES

 

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

Note: The BBSI Half-Day Male Dancer Program for ages 9-10 (Weeks One and Two) classes include a daily Technique class, followed by one additional class.

 

FACULTY


BBSI 2027 Faculty information coming soon!

Faculty subject to change. 

TUITION PRICING 


BBSI 2027 Tuition information coming soon.

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

 

Injury / Illness Withdrawal Policy for BBSI 2027 TBA.

LOCATION


BBSI 2027 Location information coming soon!

 

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 where they will attend two daily classes.

 

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, v-neck shirts, tank tops, men’s leotards, large cummerbund / wide belt worn on the outside of the tights, 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 & Conditioning: 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.

Men must bring a braided resistance band (click the link for an example) for Weight Training & Conditioning. 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.