2026 Summer Intensive | June 22-27 

Audition applications will be open around January 15, 2026 and close April 15, 2026. 

*This highly-competitive program is designed for dancers ages 10-19.  South Dakota Ballet will accept up to 65 artists in 2026. This year, we hope to expand the program to include 3 levels: A, B & C. The adjudicator panel will determine which level each dancer is placed in based on the information provided in each audition application.

ABOUT
South Dakota Ballet’s 6th Annual Summer Intensive will take place June 22-27, 2026 at BritZa Performing Arts Studio in Sioux Falls, SD.  Dancers should plan to attend classes & rehearsals from 10:30am-4:45pm daily. Dancers will train in the styles of classical ballet, pointe work (if applicable), classical variations, contemporary ballet, jazz, partnering, improvisation, and more. Dancers will also have the opportunity to study and perform classical ballet repertoire that has been passed down through the generations along with renowned contemporary ballet choreography.

Participants will perform two showcases in Britza’s state-of-the-art black box theater on Saturday, June 27th at 1:00pm & at 3:00pm. Immediately following the 3:00pm performance, we will host our annual scholarship and recognition ceremony.  Our stand-out dancers have the opportunity to earn scholarships to South Dakota Ballet’s 2027 Summer Educational Program of choice, Broadway Dance Center & more. 

TUITION
Early Bird Tuition  $650 + tax
Regular Tuition  $850 + tax

DEADLINES
March 15, 2026 Early Bird Tuition & Registration DUE
April 15, 2026 Audition Applications CLOSE
May 15, 2026 Regular Tuition & Registration Paperwork DUE