About The Georgia Ballet
Founded in 1960 by Marietta native Iris Hensley, The Georgia Ballet is a non-profit organization committed to inspiring the public through professional ballet performance, unparalleled dance training and meaningful community outreach. We are continuously growing to meet the needs of the community while fulfilling our reputation as an outstanding arts organization.
GAB Summer Programs
Summer Princess Camp - Ages 3-5 yrs. old CLICK (for details)
All classes for Summer Intensives, the registration fee is $45
Pointe Intensive registration fee is $25
Primary and Summer Camp registration fee is $20
Summer 2024 Video Audition by Permission Only
Registrations for Summer 2024 - Opens March 1
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Summer Intensives
June 3 - July 12, 2024
M-F 9am-4pm
The School offers a rigorous summer intensive program for male and female students ages 9 and older. Each program is designed to improve a dancer's technique, artistry, musicality, and professional approach. Disciplines include: ballet technique, body conditioning, boys' classes, jazz, modern, YAGP tips and more.
The Georgia Ballet offers classes with both our current faculty and guest teachers from companies such as Atlanta Ballet.
All students must audition and be placed in the appropriate level before registering. After being notified by the School Director, they may choose to register any two or more weeks of the program that offers their placement level.
All dancers will receive a FREE GAB Summer Intensive t-shirt!
GAB students:
According to your agreements filled out at the beginning of the school year, the following is your summer requirement:
Pre-Professional 1 and 2 students are required to take 2 weeks of Georgia Ballet summer intensives. Pre-Professional 3/4 and Conservatory students are required to take 3 weeks of GAB summer intensives OR 2 weeks of GAB intensive and 1 or more weeks at another intensive that is approved by the School Director.
Auditions will be held on February 17th and April 13th from 1:30-3:00pm.
Please be sure to bring a headshot and a picture of your child in a FIRST ARABESQUE position. No specific size or quality is needed, just be sure your child is clearly visible in the photo.
Boys/Men - First Week - June 3-7
Levels A & B will last four weeks - June 3- June 28
Level C will last two weeks - June 17 - June 28
BALLET INTENSIVE- Levels A and B invited- July 1-12 (July 4 off, replaced with July 6)
GAB students - $45 one time summer registration fee
$300 (each of the first two weeks attended);
$250 (additional 3rd or more weeks attended)
Non-GAB students - $45 one time summer registration fee
$350 (each of the first two weeks attended);
$300 (additional 3rd or more weeks attended)
June 3-June 28 Session 1
July 1 - 26 Session 2
$20 one time summer registration fee
$72.20 per session / $130 for both
Monday 5-6pm
Primary Ballet Summer Class (June & July)
Young dancers will explore music and ballet in this introductory curriculum. Lessons introduce ballet steps and develop beginning ballet techniques using engaging music and activities. Students will develop coordination and confidence by expressing themselves in new ways and by learning how to socialize, work and learn with others.
July 1-12, *includes Pointe Intensive
Intermediate-Advanced
$45 one time summer registration fee
GAB $300 / Non-GAB $350 per week
Ballet Intensive
This new program is for those interested in intensifying their ballet and pointe training. Focus is to improve technique, artistry, musicality, and professional approach with conditioning and variations for Intermediate-Advanced.
9am-4pm M-F.
All dancers will receive a free GAB Summer Intensive t-shirt!
July 8-12
Monday thru Friday, 9am-12:15pm
Beginner to Advanced
$25 one time summer registration fee
GAB $150 / Non-GAB $175
Pointe Intensive
For dancers who are pre-pointe or those that are new to advanced level pointe. Registration for this program is necessary for us to maintain social distancing. Class runs from 9am to 12:15pm with a technique class from 9-10:30am and then pointe from 10:45-12:15pm. There are two levels of classes that dancers will be placed in based off of their auditions in the past.
Dance Camp & Mini Intensive
Dance Camp, Ages 6-10 June 10-14, 2024 M-F 10am-4pm
July 8-12, 2024 M-F 10am-4pm
Mini Intensive, Ages 9-12 July 8-12, 2024 M-F 10am-4pm
Cost: $25 one time summer registration fee
$300 / Session
Jump on in to our dance camp and try something new this summer. Learn all about the different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern and hip hop. Mini Intensive includes body conditioning, port de bras and pre-pointe and is designed for dancers with some prior training. Dance Camp is great for any skill level!