Summer Program 2022
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 - Color Me Ballet
Ages 4-6 (July 5-8)
Dance your way through the rainbow with Miss Nancy! Colors will inspire our movement, music and crafts. Dance experience is not necessary - you will learn! Bring a healthy snack and water.
$180 (9am-12pm)
Dance Camp #2 - Cinderella
Ages 7-9 (July 11-15)
Miss Nancy will prepare you for The Ball, just like Cinderella! Dancers will have a ballet class, learn the Fairy dances, and design their own Cinderella slipper. Bring a healthy snack and water.
$225 (9am-12pm)
Intensives
Intensive #1
Ages 10+ (July 18-22)
Be enchanted by A Midsummer Night's Dream with Deirdre Duffin Swindlehurst, former soloist with Pennsylvania Ballet. Technique classes will be followed by Repertory, including spritely fairies and a royal wedding procession. Intermediate and Advanced Levels (SABB Ballet 3 and up).
$315 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #2
Ages 10-14 (July 25-29)
Learn all about the iconic classical ballet Giselle with Miss Lisa, Director of SABB. This special Intensive has been created to inspire confidence and growth in our Intermediate dancers and will include ballet, pre-pointe and pointe, and repertory. Intermediate Levels (SABB Ballet 3, 4, 5).
$315 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #3
Ages 13+ (August 1-5)
Immerse yourself in the ballet La Bayadere with Christine Geren, former principal with ABB. Hone your technique to dance with the precision of the Shades, the bravura of Gamzatti, and the artistry of Nikiya. Intermediate and Advanced Levels (SABB Ballet 4 and up).
$315 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #4
Ages 13 and up (August 8-12)
Bring your Spanish flair as Lisa McBride and dancers from ABB join forces for this exciting week based on the ballet Paquita. Showcase your classical technique while highlighting your personality. Intermediate and Advanced Levels (SABB Ballet 4 and up)
$315 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Intensive #5
Ages 12+ (August 22-25)
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 and up)
$215 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)