Ballet Summer Intensive 2025
This three-week Summer Intensive program is designed for professional ballet dancers and advanced semi-professionals seeking to elevate their skills and achieve the next level in their careers.
For Semi-Professional and Professional Dancers: The International Summer Ballet Intensive 2025 offers three weeks of rigorous ballet training. Students will immerse themselves in dance, with classes lasting five to six hours per day, six days a week. They will learn from our renowned instructors in Ballet Technique, Repertoire, Pointe Technique, Variations, Contemporary, Pilates, and Floor Ballet Barre.
Program Pricing Available Here
Last Year’s Feedback: Participants have praised the program for its professional atmosphere, challenging curriculum, and the unique opportunity to train in the esteemed Estonian National Opera studios.
Young Dancers Intensive Programme (Ages 12-16)
Not yet 16? Join our exclusive Young Dancers Intensive Programme in Antwerp, Belgium, designed for aspiring ballet students aged 12-16. This intensive training focuses on Ballet Technique, Repertoire, and Stretching, helping young dancers build a strong foundation, refine their skills, and develop artistry
Why Choose Our Summer Intensive in Estonia?
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World-Class Training Environment: Intensive classes take place at the Estonian National Opera, offering dancers the opportunity to train in a prestigious setting.
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Professional Atmosphere: The program includes six days of highly intensive training per week, held in the same studios where the Estonian National Ballet trains throughout the season.
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Age and Skill-Appropriate Programs: The main program is designed for dancers 16+, with a separate program available for younger dancers.
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Exceptional Opportunities: Students receive training from renowned instructors and perform on a professional stage. Professional-level dancers will have the unique opportunity to be seen by 1 to 3 artistic directors from leading ballet theaters, who may offer contracts for the 2026 season to outstanding performers.
Professional Ballet Intensive with Gala Performance | Summer Night Ballet Gala
Take your ballet career to the next level with an exclusive opportunity to perform at the Summer Night Ballet Gala on the prestigious stage of the Estonian National Opera and Ballet. For professional dancers, this program focuses on mastering repertoire for the performances.
Audition Requirements
Dancers must submit photos and a video showcasing a classical ballet variation and a modern dance piece. Auditions will take place on-site at the Estonian National Opera on the first day of the Intensive.
Semi-Professional & Professional Level with Performance
This program is designed for advanced ballet dancers looking to train intensively and perform on stage in a professional setting. Selected dancers may also have the chance to perform a contemporary piece at the Summer Night Ballet Gala, if chosen by the choreographer.
Program Highlights
The three-week intensive includes training in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, providing a well-rounded experience for dancers. The curriculum covers:
- Ballet Technique (Vaganova & Balanchine style)
- Pointe
- Repertoire
- Contemporary or Jazz
- Pilates or Stretching
- Yoga
Eligibility
- If you are 16 years old, you must have at least 4 years of ballet experience and 3 years of pointe work.
- If you are older than 16, more ballet and pointe experience is required.
This program offers an exceptional opportunity for artistic growth, professional exposure, and career advancement. Train, perform, and be discovered this summer in Estonia!
Important dates
International Summer Ballet Workshop Estonia takes place from July 14th 2025 to August 3th 2025 in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia in Northern Europe
The arrival and housing of the participants. Individual arrival dates can be changed, the welcoming night for participants is held on July 13th.
Training takes place every day at the Estonian National Opera.
Programme for 14.07-20.07.2025
- 09.30 - .... Pilates/Floor Barre or stretching, Vaganova/Balanchine ballet class
- Lunch break
- ... - 16.30/17.30 – Male technique, Point Technique and Contemporary technique.
Professional level and semi-professional level with Show performance (for friends and parents)
- 9.30 - Ballet class, classical technique, Pointe technique, Variation, Male technique
- Lunch break
- ... - 16.30/17.30 - , Classical Repertoire, Pilates/Floore Barre or stretching etc.
Semi-professional level with Show performance
The workshop ends with performance ( August 1 th)
Professional level with Show performance
The workshop ends with a show performance ( August 2th and August 3th)