MCB SUMMER INTENSIVE
Monday, June 24 – Friday, July 26, 2024
For students ages 12 and up. Audition required.
Miami City Ballet School offers an intensive five-week training program geared towards serious ballet students ages 12 and up who have a passion for dance and are ready to achieve a new level of artistic excellence.
Each year, our 63,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility welcomes dancers, selected from across the United States and abroad. Over the course of five weeks, students will train under MCB School Artistic Director Arantxa Ochoa, MCB School faculty members, MCB principal dancers and world-renowned guest teachers including MCB Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez.
The Summer Intensive program consists of a meticulously crafted curriculum to support each technical level that provides the highest caliber of training in a creative and artistic environment. Students will participate in well-rounded selection of classes based on their technical level.
Some of these classes include the following: (classes vary by level).
- Ballet Technique
- Pointe
- Repertory
- Pas de Deux
- Men’s and Women’s Variations
- Contemporary
- Musical Theater
- Stretch & Strengthen
- Pilates
During this summer program, students will have the opportunity to experience intensive and exceptional dance training which will support them to find growth and confidence within their dancing. Classes are held six days per week (Monday through Saturday). On the first day of the program, all students will participate in a level placement class and program orientation. Students can expect up to 20 hours of dance instruction per week (each week may vary with the schedule).
Please note that students must commit to the entirety of the program.
At the conclusion of the Summer Intensive, students who demonstrate exceptional talent, potential and commitment are invited to join MCB School’s accomplished year-round training program in our Student and Pre-Professional Divisions.
To be part of our 2024 Summer Intensive Program, students must audition during our Summer Audition Tour by the following – attend an in-person class in one of the cities during our 2024 National Audition Tour or Send us your audition video.
Visit our Audition Page or Browse tabs below for Audition Information, Housing & Student Life Information, and Program Pricing.
2024 National Audition Tour Dates
During the 2024 National Audition Tour, MCB School will visit cities across the United States from January to February 2024. Students interested in attending our 2024 summer programs may audition in-person in any of the cities below.
To view available class times and cities for student’s age group please create an account on our Audition Registration Portal.
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri. Jan. 5 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Chicago, IL
Sunday, January 7, 2024
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri. Jan. 5 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Indianapolis, IN
Friday, January 12, 2024
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Thurs. Jan. 11 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Tampa, FL
Saturday, January 13, 2024
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Thurs. Jan. 11 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Boston, MA
Miami Beach, FL
San Diego, CA
Sunday, January 14, 2024
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri. Jan. 13 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Philadelphia, PA
Portland, OR
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri. Jan. 13 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
New York, NY
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, January 20 2024
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri. Jan. 19 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
New Orleans, LA
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, January 21, 2024
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri. Jan. 19 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Atlanta, GA
Phoenix, AZ
Kansas City, MO
Saturday, January 27, 2024
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri Jan. 26 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Winston-Salem, NC
Fort Worth, TX
Saturday, January 28, 2023
(Pre- Registration Deadline: Fri. Jan. 26 at 12 pm ET)
Walk-ins welcome on the day of audition.
Washington, D.C.
Seattle, WA
Freed of London is proud to be the official sponsor of the National Audition Tour.
Please browse tabs below for Audition Information, Housing & Student Life Information, and Program Pricing.
Housing and Student Life
5-Week Summer Intensive Housing
Supervised Housing at Tradewinds Apartments is offered for 5-Week Summer Intensive students ages 14 and up. Students must turn 14 by the start (first day) of the program to enroll in housing.
Tradewinds Apartments is located at 2365 Pine Tree Drive in Miami Beach, just two blocks from Miami City Ballet School (about a 5-7 minute walk). Each one-bedroom apartment suite housing up-to four (4) students per apartment is approximately 750 square feet, featuring a large bedroom with two bunk beds, living room, bathroom, two large closets and an oversized kitchen. These apartment style residences are fully furnished with a fully equipped kitchen and all utilities, linens, and housewares provided.
In addition to 24-hour building security, full-time Housing Manager(s) are available around the clock to meet our students’ needs during the 5-week program.
Important to note: Tradewinds Apartments is set up as independent living. Students are responsible for their own meals complete with grocery shopping and cooking/meal prep (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), laundry, and commute to and from the studios.
5-Week Summer Student Life & Activities
Pricing
All paid tuition and fees are non-refundable
Registration Fee: TBD
Tuition: TBD
Activity Fee: TBD
Housing: TBD
It is important to note that meals are not included and/or provided for Tradewinds Housing.
Can I audition?
Any student ages 12 and up can audition to be considered for the MCB 5-Week Summer Intensive by auditioning during the 2024 Summer Intensive Audition Tour. Students must be 12 years old by the beginning of the program on June 24th.
For our 2024 Summer Audition Season, Miami City Ballet School is going on our Tour to hold in-person auditions in cities around the US. If you cannot attend one of our in-person auditions, don’t worry, video submissions are also accepted.
What is the cost of the Audition?
In-person Auditions
Pre-Registration Cost: $40.00
Walk-up costs: $45.00
Prospective students can Pre-Register for an in-person audition. After the pre-registration deadline for each city, day of registrations (walk-ins) are accepted. Please note, there is a cost increase for day of registrations. Space for each audition could be limited, therefore, pre-registration is highly recommended.
Video Auditions
Video Audition Cost: $45.00
For 2024 Summer Audition Results are expected to be sent out starting January 8, 2024.After January 8 2024, all students will receive email notification of the results within 5 – 7 business days after they submit an audition video.
How do I register for an audition?
For audition details and audition class dates visit our Auditions Page.
Please follow the link below to create an account, view available class times and age groups, as well as complete the registration form to audition in a class during our 2024 Audition Tour (In-person only).
For students not attending an in-person audition class can send a pre-recorded video audition. Visit our Auditions Page (and select Video Audition tab) for audition details and video guidelines on what to include in your video.
Please follow the link below to create an account, complete the registration form, and submit your video.
Freed of London is proud to be the official sponsor of the National Audition Tour.
Got Questions?
Contact MCB School at 305.929.7007 or email school@miamicityballet.org