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Summer Intensive 2025
July 7th – August 16th, 2024
Intensive Ballet Training Programs in Seattle, WA
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Adage Ballet Academy proudly offers 3 two-week sessions of summer training, with small class sizes ensuring personal attention and individualized feedback from professional ballet teachers Abby Jayne DeAngelo & Guillaume Basso.
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Program Options:
Primary Tier Morning Program (Ages 12+)
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Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Cost: $1,140 per 2-week session
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Eligibility: Primary Tier Training - Foundation, Essentials, & Advanced levels. Students must have at least one year of pointe experience.
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Program Content:
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Ballet Technique
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Pointe
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Men’s Technique
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Variations
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Physical Conditioning for Dancers
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Yoga
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Ballet Theory
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Preparatory Tier Afternoon Program (Ages 9+)
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Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Cost: $650 per 2-week session
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Eligibility: Pre-pointe or beginning pointe students.
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Program Content:
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Ballet Technique
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Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe
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Conditioning for Dancers
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Yoga
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Session Dates*:
Session 1: July 7th – July 19th
Session 2: July 21st – August 2nd
Session 3: August 4th – August 16th
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*Space permitting, dancers may attend multiple sessions for 2, 4 or 6 weeks of study.
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“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion." - Martha Graham​
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Audition Information
Audition is required to attend Summer Intensive Sessions at ABA. Students currently enrolled full-time at Adage Ballet Academy are not required to audition. Contact us to register.
In-Person Auditions:
Auditions will be held at Adage Ballet Academy on Saturday, February 1st and Saturday, February 8th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm.
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Registration Deadline:
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February 1st Audition: Register by Thursday, January 30th
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February 8th Audition: Register by Thursday, February 6th
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Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
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Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
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Pre-registration is required. Follow the links below to register and pay the audition fee. All audition fees are non-refundable, regardless of circumstance. Thank you for understanding.
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Video Auditions:
For students unable to attend in-person auditions, video submissions are accepted. The deadline for video auditions is February 8th, 2025.
Video Requirements:
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Barre (5 minutes maximum):
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Grand plié in 2nd position
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Tendu (right and left)
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Relevé in 1st position (facing the camera)
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Ronds de jambe
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Fondus
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Ronds de jambe en l'air
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Grands battements
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Center (5 minutes maximum):
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Adagio
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Pirouettes
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Small jumps
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High jumps
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Pointe work (for girls who already use pointe shoes)
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Additional Requirements:
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Ensure the dancer’s full body is visible in the frame.
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The video must not exceed 10 minutes.
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Dancers should wear clean class attire (no skirts, warm-ups, or baggy clothing).
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FAQ:
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Who is required to audition for the Summer Intensive?
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​Unless you are currently enrolled in Adage Ballet Academy, you are required to audition for the Summer Intensive. Even if we know you as a dancer from previous Workshops, Intensives, or Private Coaching Sessions, it is important to see you in the context with others in order to determine proper level placement.
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Can I audition by video?
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We prefer students attend our scheduled audition in person. Video auditions are accepted only from students who cannot attend the scheduled audition. For more information, please contact us at info@adageballetstudio.com.
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When will I find out the results of the audition?
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Audition results will be e-mailed within 2-3 weeks of the audition date. No personal feedback from the audition will be provided. Students who are accepted will be asked to respond by the deadline provided in their acceptance letter whether they plan to attend or respectfully decline. The registration deposit is due upon acceptance. Those who do not register by their deadline will be placed on a waitlist.
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How are students chosen for Summer Intensive?
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Summer Intensive is by audition only. Students are assessed based on their technique, overall ability, physical attributes, strength, focus, attitude, and previous classical ballet training, as well as the ability to receive and apply corrections.
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Are there different levels within the program? How and when does level placement happen?
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At ABA we have Tiers of Training and our Summer Intensive focuses on our Primary Tier which is divided into three levels, Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced. Proper tier placement is determined on the day of the audition. Normally there are students of a broad range of ages in each class. On rare occasions when adjustment in level is warranted, a change will be made as soon as possible.
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Is it possible to attend a portion of one session?
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Partial session attendance is not allowed.
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Can parents observe classes? Will there be a performance at the end of the session?
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Yes, we maintain an open-door policy at ABA. Parents are allowed to observe as long as they stay quiet and respectful of the class. We do not provide a performance during the Summer Intensive however all parents are invited for observation day on the respective dates outlined below:
For students attending Session 1, parents will have the opportunity to attend an informal demonstration on Saturday, July 19th, 2025.
For students attending Session 2, parents will have the opportunity to attend an informal demonstration on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025.
For students attending Session 3, parents will have the opportunity to attend an informal demonstration on Saturday, August 16th, 2025.
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Contact us with any questions prior to submitting your application.
