Summer Intensive (age 8 - 18) | Ballet School Walnut Creek

SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026
June 22 through July 17, 2026
See you next year!

Our SI is a 4-week intensive where all levels have expanded classes and programs including character and contemporary, an integral part of classical ballet training and important disciplines for students to round out their education and develop versatility. Intermediate and Advanced take 3 - 4 classes per day, 5 days per week, and Primary takes 2 classes per day, 3 days per week. Students follow a Russian-based, yet truly American ballet syllabus. Students can pick from 4, 3 or 2 weeks Summer Intensive. However, 4-weeks courses are recommended.

World-class faculty
Scholarship opportunities
Ballet
Pointe
Jazz
Character
Physical conditioning
Repertoire
Variations

DIRECTORS & AFFILIATIONS

Richard Cammack, Director – American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet School (Director)

Zola Dishong, Director – American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School (Faculty)

FACULTY & AFFILIATIONS

Emily Ellison (Contemporary) – Contra Costa School of Performing Arts

Yuko Katsumi – Colorado Ballet, Tampa Ballet, San Francisco Ballet School

Sherri LeBlanc – New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet

Olivia Sander (Contemporary) - Blind Tiger Society

Edward Stegge – Colorado Ballet, Diablo Ballet

Esther Cardona - Ballet San Jose

Mimi Ringness -

REGISTRATION & TUITION

Audition is required for prospective students ages 9+ (see audition info below). Current CCBC students should register according to their current class placement.

The full tuition and registration fee (if applicable) will be charged to the credit/debit card on account at the time online registration request is processed. Note that Credit/debit card payments incur a 2.5% transaction fee.

Tuition: 4 Weeks 3 Weeks 2 Weeks

Primary (Level 1 & 2)

Intermediate (Level 3 & 4)

Advanced (5/6/Co)

Plus a registration fee of $50 for new students only.

Summer intensive information coming in February 2026!

DRESS CODE

The required apparel below may be purchased through a dance retailer of your choice, such as:

SF Dance Gear (Walnut Creek)

Bay Area Dancewear (Berkeley) Community Partner

Discount Dance (Online)

East Bay Dance Supply (El Sobrante)

The Pointe Shoppe (Oakland)

SF Dance Gear (San Francisco)

AUDITIONS

AUDITION CLASS

Ages 8 - 19

Auditions are scheduled by request on select dates by calling (925) 935-7984. Eligible students will be invited to dance with a current CCBC class for evaluation. The audition fee is $30 - cash or check only. Standard classical ballet attire is required. Dancers en pointe should bring their pointe shoes.

VIDEO AUDITION

Ages 12 - 19 (with pointe experience)

Video auditions are available for students who do not reside locally. (Do NOT attach videos in this email, as your email won't be opened).

Preparing your Audition Video

Your audition video should be recent and must include the following components. Your video should not exceed 10 minutes in length. Prior to beginning your barre work, please introduce yourself briefly by saying your name, age and where you are from. Make sure to complete all exercises listed below.

- Complete barre (only one side necessary)

- Center floor work:

Adagio
Pirouette combination
Small jump combination
Grand allegro
Men- Grand Tour

- Pointe work (if applicable)

Echappés
Relevés in arabesque
Pirouettes on pointe
Diagonal turning combination

CANCELLATION & REFUNDS

For cancellation requests made by May 31st, 2026, the registration fee and 25% of the full tuition amount will be retained as a cancellation fee and the balance refunded. Tuition is non-refundable after May 31st, 2026.