August Intensive 2025
August 18-29th, Ages 9-19
Cap off your summer ballet training on a high note and ensure a strong start to the new school year at BAE’s August Intensive!
Students will train under the guidance of the renowned BAE faculty and experience BAE’s rigorous classes and high standards in a warm, inspiring, and encouraging environment. The two-week comprehensive program includes ballet technique, pointe, men’s classes, variations, pas de deux, contemporary, stretch and strength, character, and more.
Apply to audition today and prepare to flourish within the unique and exciting atmosphere of BAE!
2025 Audition Dates:
Sunday, April 6, 2025
2:30-3:15 PM, Ages 7-10
3:15-4:15 PM, Ages 11-12
4:15-5:30 PM, Ages 13-14
5:30-6:30 PM, Ages 15-19
Saturday, June 7, 2025
June audition times will be announced closer to each date but typically occur between 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Video Auditions: We are now accepting video auditions. Click on the button below for instructions and to apply.
Audition Fee: $35.
The program dates are August 18 through August 29, 2025. Classes are held Monday through Friday each week.
Classes are taught by the distinguished BAE Pre-Professional Division faculty led by Artistic Director Stacey Calvert and esteemed guest artists.
The program hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30-5:30 p.m. for Levels B-F. Level A will be a shorter day. Depending on your level, the start or end time may vary slightly on some days. The full class schedule by level will be posted closer to the start of the Program.
Sample Schedule
10:30-12:15 – Technique Class
12:30-1:30 – Pointe or Variations
1:30-2:30 – Men’s Class
2:45-3:45 – Contemporary
4:15-5:15 – Seminar or Meet-the-Artist
The August Intensive curriculum includes the following classes (will vary depending on level):
- Ballet Technique
- Pointe
- Variations
- Men’s Class
- Modern
- Contemporary
- Character
- Hip Hop
- Pantomime
- Stretch & Strengthening
- Pas de Deux
2025 Summer Tuition
Level A – $1275
Levels B-F – $1700
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Contact us at info@baenyc.com to request a financial aid application.
Students who identify as female: Any solid-color classic-cut leotard (tank, camisole, short or long-sleeve style) with pink or flesh-tone tights and ballet slippers for ballet class. Any solid-color classic-cut leotard with footless tights for modern class. Traditional skirt and character shoes for character class. Skirts (other than character class), sweatpants, leg warmers, and multi-strap, multi-color, halter, turtleneck, or rhinestone-studded leotards are not permitted.
Students who identify as male: Black or white tee shirt with black tights for ballet class and any color tee shirt with footless tights for modern class.
BAE recommends the 92NY Residence dorms for our students. The Residence is located one block from BAE and has 24-hour security, a state-of-the-art gym, and many other amenities. Nearby hotels and short-term apartment rentals, including Courtyard by Marriott on East 92nd Street, are also available.
