Intensive Program

Riverglass Ballet Summer Intensive

A five-to-six week intensive in Louisville for dancers seeking concentrated classical technique, repertory, contemporary practice, conditioning, and audition preparation with Riverglass Ballet Company faculty.

Program Details

Program type
Intensive (S)
Level
Intermediate through advanced pre-professional dancers
Weekly hours
34
In person or virtual
In person
State
KY - Kentucky
Styles
CLASS, BOURN, JAZZ
Audition required
Yes
Scholarship
No
Financial aid
Yes
Company affiliated
Yes

Summer Intensive Levels

Students are assigned to the level that best fits age, technical readiness, pointe or men's class experience, and placement-class results.

Ages 10-13

River Junior

ballet technique, jazz, character, repertory

Dates
2027-06-17 to 2027-06-28
Weekly hours
22
Tuition
$1540
Audition
Application review only
Placement
Registrar level review before arrival
Performance
family observation
Housing eligible
No

Ages 14-18

Upper School Intensive

technique, pointe, variations, partnering, contemporary

Dates
2027-06-10 to 2027-07-22
Weekly hours
33
Tuition
$4025
Audition
Audition or video review required
Placement
Placement class on first Monday
Performance
Riverglass showcase
Housing eligible
Yes

Ages 17-24

Apprentice Audition Week

company class, repertory phrase, interview preparation

Dates
2027-08-02 to 2027-08-07
Weekly hours
26
Tuition
$975
Audition
Audition or video review required
Placement
Placement class on first Monday
Performance
no public performance
Housing eligible
No

Sessions

River Junior

River Junior includes ballet technique, jazz, character, repertory. Placement method: Registrar level review before arrival. Culminating activity: family observation.

Parent program
Riverglass Ballet Summer Intensive
Ages
10-13
Start date
2027-06-17
End date
2027-06-28
Men's program
No

Tuition Options

DescriptionPrice
River Junior tuition1540

Company-Sponsored Housing

No company-sponsored housing is listed for this session.

Upper School Intensive

Upper School Intensive includes technique, pointe, variations, partnering, contemporary. Placement method: Placement class on first Monday. Culminating activity: Riverglass showcase.

Parent program
Riverglass Ballet Summer Intensive
Ages
14-18
Start date
2027-06-10
End date
2027-07-22
Men's program
Yes

Tuition Options

DescriptionPrice
Upper School Intensive tuition4025

Company-Sponsored Housing

No company-sponsored housing is listed for this session.

Apprentice Audition Week

Apprentice Audition Week includes company class, repertory phrase, interview preparation. Placement method: Placement class on first Monday. Culminating activity: no public performance.

Parent program
Riverglass Ballet Summer Intensive
Ages
17-24
Start date
2027-08-02
End date
2027-08-07
Men's program
Yes

Tuition Options

DescriptionPrice
Apprentice Audition Week tuition975

Company-Sponsored Housing

No company-sponsored housing is listed for this session.

How To Apply

Applicants should register through the official audition page and choose the program code listed beside each session. Placement is based on class observation, video review, or prior-year evaluation.

Application and audition information

Admissions FAQ

Application deadline

Riverglass Ballet Summer Intensive applications are due February 18, 2027. Late applications are reviewed only when space remains.

Result timing

Applicants are notified within three weeks of the audition or video review. Accepted students receive a deposit invoice and placement notes by email.

Deposit and refund policy

The non-refundable enrollment deposit is 20 percent of listed tuition. Remaining tuition is refundable until May 15, 2027, minus the deposit.

Housing age limits

No housing is provided by the company for school-year programs. Residential students under 18 must submit parent consent and travel details before arrival.