Junior
Utah Ballet Summer Intensive

June 17 - July 12, 2024

This program is designed with the unique needs of 13- and 14-year-olds in mind. Dancers in this age group often reach a turning point in their dance education. They are ready to learn new repertoire but also need solid, core technique focus. Our program is staffed with teachers professionally trained keenly aware of the training challenges for this age group. With small class sizes, teachers have a vested interest in each dancer’s growth. This is a chance for your dancer to have University quality instructors in a nurturing, yet disciplined environment. Join us this summer! 

Come to Utah to experience the highest standard of Classical Ballet in a safe and inclusive atmosphere while supported by our renowned ballet masters and contemporary faculty, beautiful facilities, and the amazing Salt Lake City landscape.

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Tuition

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Guest Artists

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FAQ

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Audition Information

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Schedule

Audition Information

In-person audition applications for Junior UBSI are now being accepted along with video submissions for students outside of our audition areas. In-person auditions occur between September and February with video submissions accepted through the end of April. Junior UBSI is open to students age 13 and 14. Students who are not at least 13 years old by the start of the intensive (June 17, 2024) will not be considered. Students who are 15+ years old can register for our traditional Utah Ballet Summer Intensive.

Registration for auditions will begin 30 minutes before the audition time posted below. The center section of class will be taught en pointe. There will be additional allegro enchainment for male identifying students (batterie, tours, traveling steps).

We will accept video auditions only from those prospective students unable to attend one of the live audition dates. If auditioning via video, complete the Audition Application below to submit your video. View the Video Requirements

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Dancers in class

  • October 14, 2023 | Huntington Beach, CA
    5:15pm - 7:15pm
    Dance Academy SoCal


    October 21, 2023 | Salt Lake City, UT
    10:00am - 12:30pm
    Marriott Center for Dance


    October 29, 2023 | Seattle, WA
    1:00pm - 3:30pm
    Pacific Northwest Ballet (Phelps Center)


    November 12, 2023 | Winston-Salem, NC
    2:00pm - 4:00pm
    University of North Carolina School of the Arts


    January 20, 2024 | Berkeley, CA
    1:00pm - 3:00pm
    University of California, Berkeley (Hearst Gym)


    January 27, 2024 | Orlando, FL
    6:00pm - 8:30pm
    Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre


    February 11, 2024 | Houston, TX
    1:00pm - 3:30pm
    Institute of Contemporary Dance


    February 16 - 18, 2024 | Beaverton, OR
    Time TBD
    National High School Dance Festival (Regional)


    February 24, 2024 | Salt Lake City, UT
    10:00am - 12:30pm
    Marriott Center for Dance

  • All dancers should wear solid-colored tights with either a solid colored leotard or tightly fitted shirt that allows the adjudicators to clearly see the body. Please no skirts or leg warmers. Female identifying students will wear pointe shoes and ballet slippers, male identifying students will wear ballet slippers throughout.

Schedule

The times noted on the the schedule below are estimates based off of prior years. All students will be given their full schedule along with more detailed information nearer the start of the intensive.

Each individual class will be capped at approximately 20 students to allow plenty or room for movement.

8:45am - 9:15am
Conditioning

9:30am - 11:30am
Ballet Technique

11:45am - 12:45pm
Pointe / Variation
Men's Technique

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Classical Repertory

Tuition

2- and 4-week sessions are available for Junior UBSI--perfect for prepping for another intensive at your home studio or out of state. The tuition rates are listed below. The Junior UBSI class will be capped at approximately 20 students to allow plenty or room for movement. Early Bird pricing is available if tuition is paid in full by February 29, 2024. Anyone registering for the program after this date will pay the full tuition rate. We will be closing registration May 1, 2024 so we can finalize our intensive schedule according to the students attending. Total Tuition is due by May 1, 2024.

All students who register for Junior UBSI will receive a UBSI participant tshirt for FREE. This is an $25 savings from prior years and will be given to all Junior UBSI participants.

On-Campus Housing is unavailable for students attending Junior UBSI.

2-week Session: June 17 - June 28, 2024
2-week Session: July 1 - July 12, 2024

4-week Session: June 17 - July 12, 2024

2-Week Session

Regular Tuition: $1,100
Early Bird Tuition: $975

4-Week Session

Regular Tuition: $2,200
Early Bird Tuition: $1,950

Guest Artists

University of Utah UBSI Faculty

  • Maggie Wright Tesch

    School of Dance Professor (Lecturer), Former Principal with Ballet West

  • Natalie Desch

    School of Dance Assistant Professor

  • Melissa Bobick

    School of Dance Assistant Professor

  • Pablo Piantino

    School of Dance Assistant Professor

  • Christopher Alloways-Ramsey

    School of Dance Assistant Professor

  • Justine Sheedy-Kramer

    School of Dance Adjunct Associate Professor, Character Specialist

FAQ

  • TRAX will be the main mode of public transportation to downtown, the grocery store, and most excursions. The University has multiple TRAX Red-Line stops on campus. Participants can also take the TRAX Green-Line train to the airport (transferring from the Green-Line to Red-Line trains at the Courthouse stop). All participants will need to purchase tickets to ride TRAX. Participants can either purchase one-time use tickets, daily tickets, or a monthly pass for the entire intensive. Find maps, rider information, and ticket/pass purchase information here.

    For students interested in driving to campus and parking at the University of Utah, you will need to purchase a parking pass from Commuter Services. Information can be found here.

  • The School of Dance has an on-site Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist. Both of our specialists will be performing core strength testing to UBSI participants to help you determine where you need to focus your strengthening to decrease the chance of injury. We will send out a short questionnaire to participants regarding any back pain you may have or have had. The testing will take about 15 minutes of your time during the intensive.

    This is a free test and you will be able to take your paper back to your own Physical Therapist / Athletic Trainer and/or studio as you see fit. This is a great opportunity for UBSI participants to take part in! The Athletic Training room is located in the basement of the Marriott Center for Dance, Room 24. If the door is open and there are no other students in there, feel free to stop in for an assessment.

  • Planning for the Utah Ballet Summer Intensive is an ongoing process and information can occasionally change before the intensive starts. We make the best effort to inform participants within a timely manner of any changes. Other useful information can be found below:

    Guidelines for UBSI 2022

    Guide to SLC