To apply 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 will assess the dancer’s level and physique, and then dancers will either be sent a link to register, or will be placed on a waitlist. We may ask for a video submission from some applicants. As the program approaches, dancers will be selected from the waitlist based on their photographs, not the order in which they were received.

BBSI is a pre-professional ballet program designed for male dancers ages 11 to 21 in North California and 9-21 in California. Our requirements for BBSI include the following:

• Male dancers must be the minimum age by the first day of the program
• Male dancers must have at least two years of ballet training

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: 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 photo submissions. Not submitting the requested photographs (submitting performance photos instead, etc.) may negatively impact audition results.

BBSI 2025 has two locations:

North Carolina: July 28th – August 9th

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

California: August 11th – August 16th

Hosted at The ABT William J. Gillespie Ballet School: 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

For more information regarding our locations, click here.

BBSI North Carolina and California Classes include:

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

NOTE: Dancers ages 9-10 at BBSI California will participate in a HALF DAY program with a daily technique class and one additional class. Additional classes may include conditioning, variations, repertoire, stretch, informational seminar, meet the artist, acting, and jumps & turns.

BBSI 2025 Faculty Coming Soon!

Faculty is subject to change. 

BBSI is a pre-professional ballet program designed for male dancers ages 11 to 21 in North Carolina and 9-21 in California.

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

BBSI Tuition coming soon.

There is a $30.00 registration fee.

Tuition, registration fees, audition fees, and merchandise purchases are non-refundable.

BBSI North Carolina: Dancers will have the option to attend both weeks of BBSI, or choose one of the two weeks to attend.  A tuition discount is offered to families who attend for both weeks.

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.

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).

No: 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.

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

Regarding injury withdrawals, 25% of all tuition payments is nonrefundable.

After June 1st, there are no injury refunds.