BALLET INSTITUTE
The International City School of Ballet’s Ballet Institute is a pre-professional classical ballet training program for dancers seeking the highest level of training to prepare for a professional or academic career in dance. Our experienced faculty provides our students with quality dance education and training through personalized attention and tailored instruction, fostering inspiration among the next generation of dancers.
This full-time, year-round program is held Monday through Friday with a class ratio 1:12. Although the schedule is tentative to the day, dancers receive approximately 22+ hours per week of training.
In addition to classes, students participate in several opportunities to develop versatility and range, including learning classical and contemporary choreography, masterclasses, and workshops throughout the year. ICSB students have also participated successfully in the world's largest ballet competitions, including the Youth America Grand Prix, World Ballet Competition, ADC-IBC, Prix de Lausanne, and the USA International Ballet Competition.
Age Requirement
Female & male students age 12 to 20
Curriculum
Classical Ballet Technique
Pointe Technique
Classical Variations
Classical & Contemporary Repertoire
Strengthening & Conditioning
Masterclasses/Workshops
Midterm & Final Ballet Exams
Various Performance Opportunities
School Calendar
The Ballet Institute operates on a three-semester basis beginning August and concluding in July:
Semester I: August - December
Semester II: January - April
Semester III*: May - July
*Semester III comprises ICSB’s summer intensive programs, a program requirement for all year-round BI students open to non-ICSB students.
BALLET EXAMS
The International City School of Ballet prepares Ballet Institute students for annual examinations. Ballet Exams are valuable for serious ballet students because they promote the consistent development of technique, musicality, and quality of movement. During the exams, dancers perform a prepared class demonstrating their knowledge of concepts learned throughout the year. In past years, leaders in ballet education were invited as special guest adjudicators to give invaluable and independent feedback from their perspective of working in the professional world of classical ballet today.
Academic Partnership with Dwight Global Online School
The International City School of Ballet recognizes that an exceptional academic education is an essential component of every student's long-term success. To support the unique demands of pre-professional ballet training, ICSB is proud to partner with Dwight Global Online School, the #1 Best Private Online High School in America, as ranked by Niche for 2026.
Founded in 1872, Dwight Global Online School is the cloud campus of The Dwight Schools, an internationally recognized network of independent schools. Designed specifically for high-achieving student-athletes and artists, Dwight Global offers a rigorous curriculum—including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses—through live, teacher-led virtual classes and a flexible academic schedule that complements intensive professional training.
Through ICSB's official partnership with Dwight Global Online School, eligible students receive an exclusive 50% tuition scholarship toward their Dwight Global education, making a world-class online academic experience significantly more accessible while pursuing elite ballet training.
Families interested in combining exceptional academics with pre-professional ballet training are encouraged to contact us to learn more about this opportunity.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Admission to the Ballet Institute is by audition and based on demonstrated technical readiness for full-time training.