Overview
The Tony Williams Dance Center Ballet Summer Intensive is a dynamic training experience for dedicated dancers ages 12–20, designed to strengthen classical technique while encouraging artistry and building confidence. Set in a supportive and inspiring environment, the program challenges dancers to grow both technically and artistically.
Students will study Ballet, Pointe, and Repertoire, alongside Horton, Pilates & Conditioning to build strength, alignment, and endurance. Classes will run from 10am to 4:30pm. Training is led by a world-renowned faculty of master teachers and professional artists, giving students the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field while being pushed to reach their full potential. This summer intensive is ideal for dancers seeking rigorous, challenging training and meaningful connection with mentors and peers. Students may attend one or both weeks.
Week 1: June 22-26
Week 2: June 29-July 3
Tuition: $700/week
Tony Williams Dance Center
284 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA
Faculty
Tony Williams, Founder and Director of Tony Williams Dance Center
Adriana Suarez, Associate Professor of Dance, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Gianni Di Marco, Associate Professor of Dance, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Melanie Person, Co-Director of the Ailey School and Director of the Ailey Fordham BFA Program
Erika Lambe, Former Boston Ballet Soloist and Principal Ballet Instructor of BCYB
Caroline Cooper, Company Dancer with City Ballet of Boston
Morgan Brown Sanborn, Company Dancer with City Ballet of Boston
Curriculum
The TWDC Summer Ballet Intensive provides a comprehensive, pre-professional training experience for dancers ages 12–20. The curriculum balances technical depth with artistic breadth: daily Ballet Technique and Pointe classes build precision and strength, while Variations & Repertoire develops performance skills through classical solo and ensemble work. Horton technique expands range and versatility, Character grounds students in the traditions that shaped ballet, and Pilates supports the physical conditioning essential to a long, healthy dance career. Students will also attend informative seminars covering audition preparation, injury prevention, and ballet history.
Audition Information
Interested dancers should submit a video audition. The video should include:
- A short introduction that includes your name, age, ballet school, and hometown.
- At the barre: pliés, tendus, ronds de jambe, fondus, and grand battements.
- In center: adagio, tendus, pirouettes, petite allégro, and grand allégro.
- Candidates with previous pointe experience should also include three combinations en pointe.
If you are currently enrolled in a TWDC dance class, a video is not required. You can be evaluated during class instead.
Applicants will need a recent headshot, along with two photos in ballet attire – one arabesque and one tendu à la seconde. Photos do not need to be professionally taken.
Audition Fee: $25
Fee may be paid through a StudioPro account, or by check or credit card at TWDC.
Students will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis. Please email twdcsummer@gmail.com with any questions.
