Summer Programs

A SUMMER OF GROWTH AND CREATIVITY

San Francisco Ballet School’s Summer Program welcomes dedicated ballet students, from those discovering dance to advanced students on a professional path. Classes, workshops, and sessions are led by distinguished faculty and skilled live accompanists in an environment that combines expert instruction with the energy of a world-leading ballet company. Throughout the season, young artists build technique, spark creativity, and experience the joy of dance.

CLASSES

SUMMER BALLET CLASSES

Weekly classes for dancers ages 2 to 13 taught by School faculty. Build coordination, musical awareness, and a love of movement. No audition is required.

SUMMER SESSION I

A four-week session for students ages 12–15 (as of July  1, 2025), featuring daily classes in technique, pointe, batterie, pas de deux, repertoire, and conditioning. Supervised dorm housing is available.

SUMMER SESSION II

A four-week advanced session for students ages 15–18 (as of July 1, 2025). This pre-professional track includes daily technique, pointe, batterie, pas de deux, contemporary repertoire, acting workshops, and conditioning with a minimum of 15 classes per week. Supervised dorm housing is available.

SUMMER AUDITIONS

Admission to Sessions I and II is by audition or invitation from the artistic leadership. Audition groups are age-based; accepted students will be placed in either Session I or II based on their technical ability.

ADULT SUMMER WORKSHOP

A six-day program for adult dancers of all levels, offering technique classes, repertory, and master classes taught by acclaimed faculty and guest artists. Choose between Technique or Performance tracks.

SUMMER PIANIST WORKSHOP

A five-day intensive for aspiring ballet accompanists. Pianists study with rehearsal directors, School faculty, and Company dancers, developing skills essential for ballet accompaniment and performance.

SUMMER DANCE CAMP
Since 2015, San Francisco Ballet has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco to provide a free, week-long summer camp that promotes creative expression through the performing arts. Boys & Girls Club members learn a range of dance styles and participate in daily drumming classes taught by SF Ballet DISC teaching artists and DISC musicians. Dance Camp dates and registration info will be announced in April.
Evelyn Cisneros teaching summer session at SF Ballet School // © San Francisco Ballet, photo by Lindsey Rallo