Summer Intensive 2026
June 15 – July 2, 2026 • Ages 11–20+
The ICSB Summer Intensive offers dancers a concentrated period of study rooted in the discipline, clarity, and depth of training that define our year-round program. ICSB is a deliberately small classical school built on precision, honesty, accountability, and serious long-term development — and this intensive reflects those values. Students are expected to work with urgency, take responsibility for their training, and approach each class with intention and focus.
Our faculty and Artistic Directors teach with a direct, individualized approach. Corrections are specific, hands-on, and continuous. Dancers learn not only what to fix, but how and why — building strong foundations, efficient coordination, and true technical understanding. This intensive is designed for students who are ready to train at a high standard, accept honest feedback, and demonstrate visible growth within a short time frame.
Program Structure
Across two and a half weeks, dancers train in an environment that prioritizes depth, consistency, and professional habits. Class sizes are intentionally limited to preserve the pace and integrity of instruction. The focus is not on volume, but on the quality of work being done in the room.
The curriculum includes:
Classical Ballet Technique
Pointe / Men’s Work
Variations
Contemporary for Classical Dancers
Conditioning and Placement
Daily individualized coaching and correction
Students are expected to arrive prepared, work with concentration, and commit fully to the standards of the class. ICSB emphasizes deliberate pacing, strong fundamentals, readiness-based progress, and the internal sense of urgency required of professional training.
Eligibility
Ages 11–20
For intermediate and advanced dancers with a solid classical foundation and the maturity to train in a disciplined, correction-driven environment.
Video may be requested for placement; level decisions are made by the Artistic Directors.
Dates & Schedule
June 15 – July 2, 2026
Classes meet Monday–Friday.
There will be no class on Friday, July 3rd.
TUITION
Full Program (June 15–July 2): $2,750
Enrollment is limited to preserve individualized instruction and maintain class cohesion.
EXTENDED SUMMER TRAINING
ICSB operates as a full year-round program, with training continuing throughout the summer.
Visiting dancers may apply to extend their study beyond July 2. Because the year-round curriculum is paced intentionally, extended placements are evaluated individually to ensure alignment with the level, focus, and expectations of the established classes. We strongly recommend that students interested in being considered for the Year-Round program attend our summer sessions at ICSB. The summer sessions can accurately assess a student’s fit for the Year-Round program and ultimately be considered an integral part of the faculty’s evaluation. Invitations to the Academic Year program are on an individual basis.
WHAT MAKES ICSB DIFFERENT
ICSB is not a large or commercial summer program.
We do not aim to fill studios or cycle dancers through generalized classes.
Our work is grounded in truthful coaching, meticulous attention to detail, and the expectation that dancers take ownership of their growth. Students who thrive in this environment are those who value consistency, discipline, and the long-term process of becoming stronger, smarter, and more accountable artists.
This intensive offers dancers a clear window into the training approach that has guided ICSB students toward success in professional schools and companies across the United States and Europe.
AUDITION Process
Admission to the ICSB Summer Intensive is by video evaluation only.
All applicants must complete the Summer Intensive Application E-Form and submit a video link that accurately represents their current technical level. A classical variation performance or rehearsal footage is required. Additional class footage may be submitted if desired.
Video submissions must clearly demonstrate placement, coordination, control, and overall technical readiness. Please ensure that your video privacy settings allow our faculty to view the link (Public or Unlisted settings are acceptable).
Applications will not be reviewed without a video submission.
NOTIFICATION & ENROLLMENT
Selected dancers will receive an official acceptance letter via the primary email address listed in the application form. The acceptance letter will include enrollment instructions, tuition information, and payment deadlines.
Accepted students must confirm attendance within two weeks of notification. Enrollment is finalized upon receipt of the required documentation and tuition deposit.