Summer Session: Program 1
Take your ballet technique deeper in this three week summer intensive.
San Francisco Ballet School student // © Erik Tomasson
This three week program will provide intermediate students the opportunity to improve skills and gain strength and is designed to give them a deeper understanding of ballet as an art form.
Schedule & Curriculum
Classes are taught by San Francisco Ballet School faculty and special guests. Students attend classes Monday through Saturday, and weekday classes are scheduled between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm. The core curriculum includes technique, pointe for girls, and batterie for boys. Additional classes may include repertoire, pas de deux, character dance, pantomime, and conditioning class.
Admissions
Admission to San Francisco Ballet School is by audition only. Auditions are open to male and female students, ages 14-18, who have achieved intermediate or advanced levels of ballet training. A National Audition Tour is held annually for students outside of the Bay Area. There is also an option to submit a video audition for international students and students outside of the tour locations.
Tuition
$2025, Registration Fee $200.
Housing
SF Ballet School has a student residence a short bus ride away from the school. However, we can only accommodate twenty-five (25) students at a time. To qualify for housing you must reside outside of the Bay Area and be at least fourteen (14) years of age by the start of the program. If you are accepted into the program but not offered a space at the Residence you are still welcome to attend! Many students have enjoyed attending Program 1 while staying with family or friends in their nearby homes or hotels.
Housing Registration: $200
Housing Fee: $2050
Includes continental breakfast, dinner (Sunday-Friday), bus pass, and Sunday excursion fee.
Learn more about our student residence
Scholarships, Financial Aid & Payment Plans
Need-based financial aid is available to Level 1-8 students participating in the year-round program and all students participating in the Summer Session programs. Merit‑based scholarships are offered to upper-level students carefully selected by Armand. Please contact the School for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers—in our Summer Session FAQ.
“The days are a lot longer in the summer program. You have a lot more classes and more chances to test the limits of your body, experimenting with your capabilities. There’s a lot pressure but at the same time it’s extra time to have fun and work hard. It’s not super stressful. There are still high expectations but there’s something really fun about Summer Session.”
Zoe Lucich, SF Ballet School student
Questions?
If you have questions about enrollment, tuition, or a particular program at the School please contact us.
415 865 6700
school@sfballet.org