Summer Program 2023
The School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet’s Summer Dance Program includes classes for all levels. We offer Dance Camps, Intensives, and Weekly Classes. Dance Camps are for children ages 4-9. They include a themed ballet class, learning a dance, and a craft. Intensives are week-long concentrated programs for aspiring intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 and up to study ballet, pointe, and repertory. Weekly Classes give new dancers an opportunity to begin and current dancers the chance to continue their training through the summer.
Dance Camps
Dance Camp #1 - Swan Lake
Ages 4-6 (July 5-7)
Gracefully glide across the lake, then spread your wings to fly! Miss Nancy will lead her swans through stretches, creative movement, and crafts. No dance experience necessary - you will learn! Bring a healthy snack and water.
$145 (9am-12pm)
Dance Camp #2 - Around the World
Ages 7-9 (July 10-14)
Move to music from around the world! Miss Nancy will teach a ballet class followed by crafts and dances inspired by fairies from Ireland, princesses from Spain, and more. Bring a healthy snack and water.
$240 (9am-12pm)
Intensives
Intensive #1 - Coppelia
Ages 10+ (July 17 - 21)
Enjoy learning about the comedic ballet Coppelia - a story of mistaken identity, mischief, and life-size dolls - with Miss Dede, former soloist with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Technique classes will be followed by Pointe and Variations. Intermediate and Advanced Levels (SABB Ballet 3+).
$330 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #2 - Swan Lake
Ages 13+ (July 24 - 28)
Immerse yourself in the quintessential classical ballet Swan Lake. Miss Anna, former principal ABB, will help you refine your technique to dance with the delicate elegance of Odette and the bewitching strength of Odile. Intermediate and Advanced Levels (SABB Ballet 4+).
$330 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #3 - Cinderella
Ages 10-14 (July 31 - August 4)
The much-loved fairy tale Cinderella will provide inspiration for a week with our Director, Miss Lisa. This special Intensive has been created for our Intermediate dancers to develop their confidence and facilitate growth in their technique. Intermediate Levels (SABB Ballet 3, 4 and 5).
$330 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #4 - Don Quixote
Ages 13+ (August 7 - 10)
Bring your bravura to delve into the romantic comedy of ballet, Don Quixote. Complete with gypsies, toreadors, and a dream sequence, it is sure to be a fun week with Miss Lisa! Intermediate and Advanced Levels (SABB Ballet 4+).
$265 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #5 - Evening
Ages 12+ (August 21 - 24)
The SABB Faculty will welcome you back and get you ready for the new school year! Each evening will begin with a ballet class which may be followed by pointe, modern, Pilates or yoga. Intermediate and Advanced Levels (SABB Ballet 4+).
$235 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)