Junior Summer Course 2023
For aspiring dancers, ages 7 to 14
The BAE Junior Summer Course inspires dancers to reach their next level of achievement. The renowned BAE faculty, proven syllabus, and intensive curriculum provide students with the tools to attain technical and artistic growth. The rigorous curriculum is designed for highly talented and dedicated students. The Program is led by Artistic Director, Jenna Lavin. Classes are taught by year-round BAE faculty members and distinguished guest artists.
We encourage you to apply to audition today to experience the exceptional training and warm, encouraging environment of BAE!
All summer program in-person auditions have passed. Video auditions are still be accepted. Space in the program is limited.ย
Video auditions:ย Click on the button below for instructions and to apply.
VIDEO AUDITION APPLICATION, Ages 6-8
VIDEO AUDITION APPLICATION, Ages 9+
Audition Fee: $30 (in person and video)
Current BAE Pre-Professional Division students are not required to audition for the Junior Summer Course or the August Intensive.
The Junior Summer Course will be held July 10 โ August 11, 2023.
Students may enroll for all 5 weeks or choose the individual weeks that work best in their schedule.
Upon acceptance to the Junior Summer Course, students will receive an email invitation with their level placement and enrollment instructions. We recommend that you reserve your place as soon as possible in order to secure your spot in the Program. Once the program fills, you will have the option to join the Wait List. Please feel free to contact us by email atย info@baenyc.comย with any questions.
Are you also interested BAEโs two-weekย August Intensiveย for ages 9-19? Click on the button below to learn more.
The Junior Summer Course comprehensive curriculum includes:
- Ballet Technique
- Pointe (if applicable for your level)
- Variations
- Menโs
- Modern/Contemporary
- Character
- Hip Hop
- Pantomime
- Stretch & Strengthening
Students will have the opportunity to meet and chat with professional dancers in our exciting and inspiring โMeet the Artist Summer Seriesโ.
Schedule and Level Placement
Level A – For newly accepted students and current BAE Level 1 & 2 students.
Level B – For newly accepted students and current BAE Level 3 & 4 students.
Level C – For newly accepted students and current BAE Level 5 & 6 students.
Artistic Director, Jenna Lavin oversees the Junior Summer Course Program. Classes are taught by the distinguished BAE year-round faculty and guest artists.
Clickย hereย to โmeetโ the BAE faculty.
2023 Summer Tuition
5 Week Tuition – $3350
Weekly Tuition – $750
Housing: BAE does not provide housing for its summer programs. There are many nearby hotels and short-term apartment rentals, includingย Courtyard by Marriottย on East 92nd Street andย Marmara Manhattanย on East 94th Street.
Ballet Technique Classes:
Ladies: Any solid color leotard with pink or flesh-toned tights and ballet slippers, pointe shoes (if applicable). Skirts, sweatpants, leg warmers, and multi-strap or rhinestone-studded leotards are not permitted.
Gentlemen: Any solid color tee shirt (no logos) with black or grey tights
All Other Classes:
Character (Levels A,B,C): Either character shoes or ballet slippers. Ladies: Black character skirt or any solid color ballet skirt
Modern(Levels A, B, C): Footless tights and bare feet (men: gray or black tights, ladies: pink, black, or flesh colored tights)
Stretch/Strengthen (All levels) : Any solid-color leotard with either footless tights or rolled up tights
Hip Hop (Level C): Shorts, sweatpants or dance wear, with sneakers
Additional Supplies:
Financial aid scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Pleaseย contact usย to request a financial aid or Male Scholarship Fund application.
