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BBSI 2026

North Carolina: July 28th – August 9th / Ages 11-21

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PHOTO SUBMISSION

To audition for BBSI, dancers will be required to submit the following photos: a tendu à la seconde and an arabesque en l’air (both photos must be taken in the center with no barre). We will assess the dancer’s level and physique, and then dancers will either be sent a link to register, or will be placed on a waitlist. We may ask for a video submission from some photo applicants. As the program approaches, dancers will be selected from the waitlist based on their audition, not the order in which they were received.

Photos MUST be taken no more than 3 months prior to application. Photo submission and registration are ongoing until we reach maximum capacity.

If a dancer elects to submit photos for their audition, they are welcome to also attend one of the two in-person audition classes free of charge; please send us an email to confirm your attendance.

Please note: Dancers must re-audition each year so we can assess their progress. Spots will only be held once tuition has been paid in full. The submission of photographs does not hold a spot at BBSI. BBSI does not provide personal feedback for auditions. Not submitting the requested photographs (submitting performance photos instead, etc.) may negatively impact audition results.

IN-PERSON AUDITION

Instead of submitting photos, dancers can elect to take an audition class in-person in North Carolina at International Ballet Academy on March 8, 2025 from 10:00-11:30am or in California at The Segerstrom Center for the Arts on April 7, 2025 from 4:00-5:30pm.

If a dancer elects to submit photos for their audition, they are welcome to also attend one of the two in-person audition classes free of charge; please send us an email to confirm your attendance.

NOTE: Dancers must re-audition each year so we can assess their progress. BBSI does not provide personal feedback for auditions.

FACULTY

BBSI 2026 Faculty

Rubén Martín – American Ballet Theatre JKO School Principal Teacher / Weeks One, Two, and Three

Jeffrey Rogers – Ballet West Principal Teacher / Weeks One, Two, and Three

Christopher Hird – Sarasota Ballet Education Director / Week Two

Davit Karapetyan – Director of the School of Philadelphia Ballet & Philadelphia Ballet II / Week One

Patrick Frenette – American Ballet Theatre Soloist / Weeks One, Two, and Three

Cameron McCune – American Ballet Theatre Dancer / Weeks One & Two

Christopher Sellars – Dance Academy of Southern California Director / Week Three

Additional Faculty Coming Soon! Faculty subject to change. 

LOCATION

BBSI 2026 has one location:

North Carolina: July 28th – August 9th

Hosted at the International Ballet Academy: 201 Davis Grove Circle, Suite 104, Cary, North Carolina, 27519

 

CLASSES

BBSI North Carolina and California Classes include:

  • Ballet Technique
  • Variations
  • Repertoire
  • Weight Training (NC only)
  • Jumps & Turns
  • Partnering
  • Conditioning
  • Acting
  • Stretch
  • Informational Seminar
  • Meet the Artist

AGE & EXPERIENCE

BBSI is a pre-professional ballet program designed for male dancers ages 11 to 21 in North Carolina.

Dancers must be the minimum age by the first day of the program. Dancers must have at least two years of ballet training.

TUITION PRICING

  • Male Dancer ONE WEEK Tuition (Ages 11-21 For North Carolina or California): $640.00
  • Male Dancer TWO WEEKS Tuition (Ages 11-21 For North Carolina): $1020.00
  • There is a $35.00 registration fee.

Tuition, registration fees, audition fees, and merchandise purchases are non-refundable.

BBSI North Carolina: Dancers will have the option to attend both weeks of BBSI, or choose one of the two weeks to attend.  A tuition discount is offered to families who attend for both weeks.

Boys Ballet Summer Intensive is a proud Partner Intensive at the American Dance Competition | International Ballet Competition. We offer scholarships to BBSI at this competition. Financial aid is not available.

 

DRESS CODE & REQUIREMENTS

Dress code at BBSI is mandatory.

Ballet Classes: Fitted white t-shirt, black footed tights, black ballet shoes, dance belt (black socks can be worn if the socks meet the tights).

No: tank tops, men’s leotards, large cummerbund, cut off tights, flesh-colored shoes, white ballet shoes, or white socks. Please note: If suspenders are sewn on tights, suspenders must be worn under the t-shirt.

Weight Training: Loose fitting shorts or sweatpants to wear over ballet attire, dance belt, t-shirt or tank top of choice, sneakers. Please note that sneakers are required to participate in Weight Training.

Face should be clean shaven with neat hair. If facial hair is worn for religious reasons, please send us an email.

Men must bring a braided resistance band (click the link for an example) for Weight Training. The level of resistance depends on the dancer’s age and strength level. If the dancer previously attended BBSI, re-assess resistance on the band to determine if a heavier resistance is needed for this year’s session. We recommend that dancers also bring a yoga mat for stretch class.

 

INJURY / ILLNESS WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Refunds due to injuries or illness are offered on a case-by-case basis. A doctor’s note is required for consideration.

In terms of an injury or illness withdrawal, 25% of all tuition payments is nonrefundable.

After June 1st, there are no injury or sickness refunds.