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CENTENNIAL YOUTH BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE

For intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12-18
Guest faculty include Noelia Garcia Carmona, Daniel Rodriguez, Kayla Rowser Tazik, Alex Winer, Melanie Swihart, Rebekah Hampton Barger, Nashville International Folk Dancers, and more to be announced
June 1-12, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Hosted by Nashville School of the Arts
1250 Foster Ave, Nashville, TN

An immersive dance experience for intermediate and advanced teen dancers with a ballet background. Dancers train in a wide range of styles and approaches that reflect the professional dance world today including: somatic and conditioning techniques to develop a deeper sense of body awareness and long-lasting and healthy movement practices; rigorous and invigorating classical ballet technique, pointe work, partnering, character, and repertory; modern and contemporary technique; social and cultural styles; and workshops in dancer health. The intensive culminates in a showing for family and friends. 
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Pre-Requisites: Students must be the minimum age on June 1 to participate. For classical ballet technique classes, students must have taken intermediate or advanced level classical ballet for the previous three years, including pointe or pre-pointe (minimum 2-3 classes per week). Students who have questions about eligibility or prior experience should e-mail Dance Division Supervisor, Kathryn Wilkening, at [email protected]. We recommend our Junior Ballet Intensive for 12 or 13 year old students trying an intensive for the first time. 
​Tuition: $450
$225 deposit due by May 15


​Financial need-based scholarships are available. Download Application.
REGISTER

Faculty bios, daily schedule, and supply list coming soon!

Resources for a Healthy Intensive:

·How Can Dance Parents and Dance Educators Raise Healthy Dancers? (Video)
·Better Body Image for Dancers (5 Tips) (Video)
·Nutrition for Dancers: What You Really Need to Know (Video)

Thank you to our season sponsors!
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​Learn more about the Metro Parks Dance Division
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  • About
    • Leadership
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    • Contact Us
  • Support
    • Join
    • Donate
    • Sponsor
  • Programs & Events
    • Classes for Adults
    • Classes for Children and Teens >
      • Registration
      • Metro Parks Dance Division | Dress Code
      • Centennial Youth Ballet | Program Opportunities
      • Summer Study >
        • CYB Summer Intensive >
          • Class Schedule
          • Dress Code & Supply List
          • Summer Intensive Faculty
      • Family Resources
    • Performances >
      • The Mini-Nutcracker
      • Spring Concert: Four Seasons and Other Works
    • Residencies
    • Special Events
  • News
  • Gallery