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ARB Princeton Ballet School: Summer Intensive Programs
Overview
An intensive five-week summer ballet program offering classical ballet training in Russian Technique, Cuban Method, and American Style, with body conditioning, variations, partnering, and contemporary dance. The program features live musical accompaniment, flexible weekly enrollment, and culminates in a final performance.
At a glance
Deadline
Apr 30170 days
Sessions
Jul1–5 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Princeton, NJ
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,980
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Selective; audition-based placement into levels; merit-based scholarships available (limited number)
Application requirements
Minimum Ballet Experience
Minimum 1 year of pointe experience at program start
Audition Format
Video audition option ($60 fee): must include barre work, center work, and pointe (if applicable); maximum 30 minutes long. In-person audition option ($50 fee; concluded for 2026).
Age Requirement
Must be at least 12 years old at start of program; minimum age 13 for residential housing
Cost & sessions
Tuition ranges: 1 Week $650, 2 Weeks $1,260, 3 Weeks $1,880, 4 Weeks $2,440, 5 Weeks $2,980 (pay-in-full pricing). Registration fee $150 (separate, deadline April 30). Optional housing at Rider University Lawrenceville Campus (breakfast and dinner included, min. age 13): 1 Week $1,010, 2 Weeks $1,830, 3 Weeks $2,460, 4 Weeks $3,060, 5 Weeks $3,550. Payment plans available.
Financial aid
Merit-based tuition scholarships available in limited number. All students attending audition sites automatically considered for scholarships; no separate application required.
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