Take your next steps into a professional career with Atlanta Ballet’s Summer Intensives, held in Atlanta from June 22 to July 24, 2026. The Audition Tour commences January 10 and interested dancers ages 11 and up are invited to audition.

Dancers participate in classical ballet technique classes Monday through Friday, while exploring other dance styles and genres. Supplemental classes include pointe, variations, modern, contemporary, character, hip-hop, musical theatre, and wellness workshops. Students train with Atlanta Ballet company repetiteurs, company dancers, and guest master teachers.

The Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Summer Intensives have earned a reputation for excellence with a challenging, comprehensive curriculum emphasizing strong technique, artistry, and performance. Led by Artistic Director Gennadi Nedvigin and Dean Sharon Story, the Atlanta Ballet Summer Intensives help each student maximize their training and goals.

Develop your technique and artistry with the official school of Atlanta Ballet this summer. The 2026 Audition Tour is live and registration for in-person and video auditions is now open.

2026 TOUR SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Dean of the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education, Sharon Story, looks forward to meeting you at the following locations:

January 10 | Orlando
January 17 | Houston
January 18 | New Orleans
January 19 | Chicago
January 24 | New York
January 25 | Toronto
January 31 | Boston
February 1 | San Francisco
February 15 | Atlanta
February 22 | Florida

AUDITION NOW!

Learn more

Why Dancers Love Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education's Focus on Studio and Stage - Pointe Magazine

At Atlanta Ballet, Students Get a Leg Up Professionally by Working With Company Repetiteurs - Pointe Magazine

18-year-old Camille Margaret Jackson creates magic in her 10th year of 'The Nutcracker' with Atlanta Ballet - The Atlanta Voice

Atlanta Ballet 2 Alumna Claire Buchi and Atlanta Ballet 2 Dancer Jacob Lainchbury. Photo by Kim Kenney.