RANKING BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS |Part Two!|

[@sarahsawyer244]

I got into Lines and ABT in the same year and decided to go to ABT. I totally wish I had chosen differently! ABT summer is overhyped, and while I did love the faculty, I feel like it’s run like a cash cow.

[@GoldieJane]

you heard it here first!!!!

[@Michelle0670]

My daughter is going to richmond ballet this year. Glad to hear it’s a supportive environment.

[@GoldieJane]

So happy for her! She’s going to love it

[@JustMe-qr9jj]

Michelle! I don't want to say my name here publicly on youtube but we met on the forums last year, our girls went to summer together but were in different cohorts! I hope you are well, I wasjust browsing this video because I'll call my daughter S for this convo, auditioned for RB this year, specifically trainee and got rejected this morning. It has been almost 4 weeks since she auditioned. She was told "based on the audition, we are concerned about your weight at this time. You have gained weight since last summer and it's our concern that if you continue in this manner you will not be able to perform with the company next season. It is our policy to not accept students that are underweight or overweight. Our current trainees are fit and healthy." Needless to say, we are in a bit of shock since she was asked to audition for this position. She is very upset at the moment as we decide her path. I hope you all are doing well and having better luck!!

[@Michelle0670]

@@JustMe-qr9jj OMG that’s terrible. I do remember you and our conversations. We had heard chatter last year during the summer intensive that they made comments to their trainees about their weight. My daughter will probably pass on the offer for trainee because she is worried about ED and this type of talk.

[@kaureenasekhon9238]

I really want to attend a summer intensive and Sacramento Ballet is pretty close to me but I started late a few years ago and I'm definitely not caught up to other dancers my age. It's a bit hard with age restrictions and audition requirements but I love the insight on this video :)

[@zahavakahn411]

I got in here, do you know anything about the program?

[@nikkigrossman4244]

100% agree that LINES is worth the hype!! I was an RA there in 2019 (I got paid to be there AND free class?!) and it was all around phenomenal for everyone involved. Positive atmosphere, INSPIRING teachers, great city, diversity in the students and company, TALL dancers (as a 6'1" female it was awesome to see so many tall students/company members!), and from what I could tell most all of the students actually ate a healthy amount and didn't judge others for their meal sizes. We got to take class from Alonzo and listen to him speak a lot of wisdom. I also loved that they valued the whole person, not just the dancer-- every student had to write an essay to be considered for the program, in addition to their audition. It was such a positive experience-- I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!

[@nikkigrossman4244]

also, lines is a month long program for high school age!

[@GoldieJane]

This comment is so great!!! I KNEW Lines was worth the hype for a reason!!!

[@tiffanypoplawski5879]

My daughter and I Love your videos recently subscribed! Here's sime input on my daughter's summer intensive. After getting into Abt, Boston, Ellison and Kaatsbaan (you forgot that one lol!) . She decided to go with SAB because they offered her a scholarship. Not for the big name but because she did the virtual summer last year and fell in love with the way they instruct and the teachers. Bolshoi and CPYB were on the list but audition didn't happen before having to commit to SAB. SAB will only have 12 kids in a class this year given covid restrictions. There is not a lot of hours of dancing like some intensives but they are intense classes and detailed and you must give 100% so they believe in recovery time. They truly respect the growing body of the young ones which I think is largely overlooked in some intensives where there are countless hours and folks think they are getting their money's worth but don't think about injury. At level 4 it's all pointe even at barre which steps it up. Thanks for all the input great to have a broader picture of what's out there for options next year!

[@GoldieJane]

Wow congrats to your daughter!! And you’re right I totally forgot about Kaatsbaan!

[@lauranammo3334]

So what are your thoughts on Kaatsbaan? Thoughts on splitting summer intensives and only doing 2 or 3 weeks there and 3 elsewhere (probably Ballet West)?@@GoldieJane

[@simonegingerich-boberg8741]

I would highly recommend lines! Summer 2020 and 2021 are only two weeks but during a normal summer it’s a four week program!

[@cameronkelly6780]

Thanks so much for this video! I am going to be starting ballet again this year and your videos are really helpful! Much love

[@GoldieJane]

Makes me so happy! Thank you 💜

[@ellalakey4480]

Milwaukee ballet is so great! I’ve had many friends go and I’ve taken a lot of classes with the faculty and it’s such an amazing choice

[@emmabontrager3287]

Sarasota Ballet is actually very nice!!😁 I am going there right now for summer intensive!

[@ImmortalHDizzle]

my concern is that I'm five foot one and weigh 72 pounds (medical anorexia) :/ I don't feel I will ever be healthy enough to dance and have missed my chance at attending any ballet academy due to my age, I'm 21. :( this is my dream, and I've been too sick for 3 years to do sports at all. my heart feels broken 💔 thank you for these thoughtful informative videos. I hope the girls and boys watching get their chance in this beautiful art form

[@cheonsaaa18]

i feel you so much. i however, am on the other side of the spectrum. i’m 14 yrs old, 5’2, and 125 pounds. I’m very heavy set. I started ballet when I was 11 and it was just recreational until now. In my home studio, I’m quite good but in the real ballet world, i feel like a waste of time. All i want in my heart is to be good enough for ballet. My best friend registered for some auditions and we promised when we were little to do it together. I want to, but she is very skinny, flexible and can turn like a top, while I kind of just trail behind her. I know for a fact she will get in, but I feel like if I were to audition, I would waste their time. It’s so heart-wrenching to know that something out of our control is what keeping us from this art.

[@beccapotts07]

Thank you for all the info. My 12 year old is auditioning for Ballet Austin and Ballet West next weekend. Appreciate your reviews.

[@courtneychoe4369]

My 15 yo got into both and we are trying to decide. Very hard decision.

[@leilaruthe2]

Where's she going? I'm 13 and I'm going to be at Ballet West's 2 week program in St. George!!

[@pamneff]

My daughter went to Richmond this past summer. She loved it! Great, supportive staff.

[@tiffany_andco]

You should talk about Philidelphia Ballet Summer intensive!

[@Lauren-og3lc]

Went to AB’s summer intensive, solid choice for short people. Everyone in my class was 5’5 or shorter… 5’2 shortie here….

[@lyndlphillipi]

I went to orlando for summer and year round and yes the have favorites FOR SURE

[@nonyabizness5944]

i got into the Washington Ballet SI!! so im going there. i wanted to do lines but i think i’ll audition next year so i can hopefully go in person.

[@GoldieJane]

Absolutely love Washington ballet!! You’re going to have a great summer

[@isabellagraves1741]

Thank you so so much for this! I'm going to Milwaukee ballet this year, and I can't wait!

[@abigailtobias1358]

yo wait so am i!

[@malcolmmoran7873]

I went to Ailey this past summer and loved it. Hoping to get into Miami City or Houston this year! (fingers crossed)

[@BallettmitKira]

I'm auditioning for the ABT Summer Intensive, I'm so excited and nervous! But all the age resctrictions on these programs make me feel old. XD

[@GoldieJane]

Focus on the excitement!! You are going to kill it 💜

[@carsonberry9050]

These videos are so helpful as an aspiring ballet dancer!

[@GoldieJane]

I am so glad!!! Thank you

[@cassidykarbowski2504]

Love these videos!!! Please do a part 3

[@GoldieJane]

omg are there any intensives out there?! lol

[@jacklyndoyne8565]

I am going to Kansas City Ballet this summer! I am so excited!

[@GoldieJane]

So happy for you!!

[@spainhourland]

Ballet West is definitely worth the hype!

[@GoldieJane]

totally!

[@juliacornette8175]

When your a five foot dancer who got into artemotion and the ballet west SI top level 😂.

[@GoldieJane]

Lol YES!!!!!

[@aubrieowen4284]

QUEEN

[@MaddiePenguin1]

Just finished my summer intensive audition today! I will edit this when I find out where I’m going!!! I’m going to joffery! 😍😍😍

[@Yayy_]

Whereeeee

[@Imaballerina]

I’m curious. Where did you end up going? Basically all the summer auditions are over.

[@MaddiePenguin1]

I’m going to joffery ballet! :)

[@GoldieJane]

omg congratulations!! Joffrey is an awesome program. What are you most excited about?

[@paulavargas792]

I’m going to OBT this year, I was rejected from ballet Austin but I’m placed in one of the upper levels at obt so go figure 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GoldieJane]

OBT is so great!!! So excited for you

[@tillynorton5720]

I’m on the waitlist for OBT but I’m happy I even got that far cause it’s my first year auditioning for intensives

[@paulavargas792]

@@tillynorton5720 this is actually the second time I’ve auditioned for them, I was rejected my first year so definitely worth trying again in the future. Congrats on getting waitlisted though that’s really good!

[@edengen16]

Oh my gosh I’m going to OBT as well! I honestly love it there. I went for the first time when I was 11 and I loved it so much that I went for 3 years straight. It’s just a really good environment and the girls aren’t very competitive with each other. I’m so excited to go again this year!!

[@tillynorton5720]

@@paulavargas792 thank you!

[@annabellerwhite]

i really want to start going to intensive programs! i am 13 i kind of want to wait a year so that i can get used to pointe and hopefully the pandemic is over. what are your suggestions for a good summer and good results.

[@GoldieJane]

Such a good idea. There is NO rush! Especially right now during covid. I would say to choose a program that is smaller so you get great attention!

[@annabellerwhite]

@@GoldieJane thanks girl!!!! i have been looking at a couple and i have watched both of your videos!

[@tillynorton5720]

Same thing with me I’m 13 too and not great at point but I started December 2019 my ballet teacher has suggested OBT for me

[@zarakumar2979]

I'm 12 and I'm planning to go to Bolshoi! I've heard its a great way to start out your summer intensive journey and really grow as a dancer. It depends on what you want for your summer though!

[@gabicastro6288]

I love your vídeos I'm going to audition to ballet west

[@GoldieJane]

Thank you! Yes girl!!

[@hannah8269]

I love your videos so much!!!!!!! I was wondering if you could do a part three rating college summer intensives, I am 14 and debating going to the Oklahoma University summer intensive, or I should go to Oklahoma city or Tulsa.

[@GoldieJane]

You know if I’m being honest I really don’t have much knowledge on summer dance programs. Maybe I’ll bring some of my college friends on to ask!!

[@tarashelby4682]

I personally found college intensives to be nice in that they're smaller in size and the faculty usually is solid. However, if you're trying to go to these colleges later on, I would wait until you're closer to going to college. I went to one when I was 14 and 15 and by the time I auditioned at 18, every faculty member I'd worked with had moved on or retired. Just some food for thought!

[@reagannash5214]

You should do palm beach ballet summer intensive. I’m going to audition and I’m a little nervous about it 😌

[@madsl1586]

ok i have a question so i got into ballet west’s summer intensive in st george utah. Is that one a good one to go to?

[@caitlynmc4148]

what intensives would you say are best for partnering? also, do most people do a year round pre-pro program before getting into a second company, or is it also common to go straight from a summer intensive program to getting into a second company program? what intensives would you recommend for getting into a trainee/second company program? i love your videos!! thank you for all the info!

[@melindatheresa908]

I am trying to decide between American academy of ballet and ballet Magnificat. I started late and want to go where I can learn and grow the most. Do you know anything about either?

[@suzanwatson3005]

I live near Ballet Magnificat and have friends who go there and have gone there. It is a company that focuses more on contemporary dance and maybe not technique quite as much. They also have a professional company there that seems to take place over their school most of the time. I have heard good things and bad things about this program.

[@elodieboerma]

I haven't gone to the summer intensive, but Ballet Mag seems to have some pretty good dancers. However, they release most of their trainees after they complete the program because they take on far more dancers than they actually need. I know from a mentor who went there as a student that they have creative worship sessions after dinner (not sure how often).

[@lnsloveslasagna]

What do you think of Chautauqua - I don't know if should register or not. Is it all serious buisness?

[@g-wde2615]

How do you feel about bolshoi? I’m going this summer and I’m kinda scared because I don’t really like their style, but i know that they have amazing technique

[@zarakumar2979]

I'm going to BBASI CT this year! It's my first year going to an intensive and some of my older friends have said that their program is great and a good starter for intensives. Are you going to Connecticut or New York??

[@g-wde2615]

@@zarakumar2979 I'm going to New York

[@cmae99]

i'm about to audition for ballet west and this is so helpful! any other thoughts about ballet west, or tips on auditions?

[@GoldieJane]

Be confident and dance to the furthest of your lines!!

[@cmae99]

@@GoldieJane thank you!!

[@brynnbeal9130]

I’m going to BW this year and I’ve Heard from others that it’s a great place!

[@haileytheequestrian]

I go to Milwaukee Ballet and I'm on pointe there

[@GoldieJane]

so awesome!!

[@analuciaoyler5787]

I am going to Kansas City Ballet!.

[@gwendolynruiz5773]

Any thoughts on Dance Theater of Harlem, Ballet Hispanico or Complexions summer intensive?

[@GoldieJane]

All incredible choices! I am not too sure about their summer programs, but I do know a few dancers that have danced in their companies and they are INCREDIBLE dancers.

[@abigailtobias1358]

im going to milwaukee this year, super excited!

[@laurafrillmann7689]

what do you think about sarasota cuban ballet?

[@randomballetdancer7070]

I know I’m really late lol, but does anyone know which of these are Balanchine style? I know some but not all. Thank you!

[@Molly-ri8yc]

Love your videos

[@GoldieJane]

Thank you!!!

[@yosualonso69]

what are your opinions on the Bolshoi BA Summer Intensive?

[@Bernoiux]

Oregon Ballet?

[@richlevine4497]

I got into level 7 at Philadelphia ballet and into Colorado ballet’s si. Which one of those is more selective or better bc I didn’t get into either last year

[@larosaamelie9965]

I got accepted into Sarasota Ballet this year, should I consider going? Is it a good program?

[@delaneyewert5399]

I dance there and I think it’s wonderful. I’d absolutely go!

[@miatoribiodance]

I am going there this summer!

[@emilywoodard7262]

what are your opinions on butler ballets summer program?

[@jj-du2rq]

I’m later but what do you think about south land ballet academy? I’m thinking about auditioning for the summer intensive

[@GoldieJane]

Absolutely LOVE south land!!! I went there my first little summer intensive and it was such a great program.

[@jj-du2rq]

@@GoldieJane ok ty this will help me a lot

[@Jessica-jc4yp]

I wanna know about the Joffrey ballet :)

[@GoldieJane]

Talked about Joffrey in part 1!!

[@heidigrace2637]

I knew two girls who used to dance with Sarasota ballet and you are spot on. Super toxic and basically everyone has an ED because of the director.

[@brynnbeal9130]

Omg that so sad

[@noneyun9943]

My daughter LOVES Orlando ballet.

[@marionruybalid9380]

My daughter is considering Orlando Ballet. She just got in. Waiting to hear on a few other places. Nice to know someone had a good experience.

[@zahavakahn411]

@@marionruybalid9380 Did she go?

[@emmafederer8291]

can you do national ballet of canada? :) my dance teacher was a professional there and he thinks i should audition but idk if it is a good program or not

[@chloefitchette]

Can I still get into Ballet West if I'm 5'2"??

[@courtneychoe4369]

My 5'2" dancer got into the BW St George SI

[@leilaruthe2]

​@@courtneychoe4369 I'm going to St George this summer!

[@christaokeefe5553]

i got into ballet west even though i’m short LOLZ

[@brynnbeal9130]

Same!!!

[@brynnbeal9130]

Are you going this year??

[@elizabethburrell2505]

Hello I put this comment on your other video but this one is new so here is what I put. - I am doing CPYB, Texas ballet theater, Joffrey, ballet Austin, and Dallas conservatory. So as you can see dance is my life! Do you think that I chose well? Any that your recommend just keep in mind I am new on point. These are also only the ones I do in the summer.

[@GoldieJane]

Hey! Great options!! I will say CPYB is pretty intense for a first timer but you really can’t go wrong with any of these

[@tielasworld9123]

My daughter is going to Joffrey, she's 10

[@julesgershman6721]

Hi there! I was wondering if you have any thoughts on ICSB (International City School of Ballet)? I think I’ll be going there this summer and I am so excited!!! Personally, I think it’s an absolutely amazing school! I just was wondering if you had any opinions on it:) Thank you!❤️

[@GoldieJane]

Hey! I’ve actually never heard of that but it sounds like you are going to have such a great time!! So happy for you 💜

[@julesgershman6721]

@@GoldieJane Yes - it's a smaller school, which is great cause I'll get more personalized corrections! And thank you so much! Love your videos❤️

[@JoyceeV.]

I’m currently in Orlando ballet LOLL

[@baybayvlogs2356]

i’m auditioning for their SI soon! is it easy, hard, mid, how’s the overall experience? i haven’t gone to an intensive before but got accepted into northwest dance project in oregon. what’s orlando’s acceptance rate for intensive like?

[@leilaruthe2]

Does anyone know about Ballet Chicago's summer program, what it's like, if it's good, etc? I'm going to audition but i can't find much online

[@edencasimiro5252]

I absolutely loved all of Ballet Chicagos summer programs! I 100 percent recommend if you want to improve greatly and really enjoy your summer! I loved all of the teachers so much and got asked to stay there year round. I am not there anymore because I moved after covid but I still love going back for drop in classes and consider it my first ballet home:)

[@leilaruthe2]

@@edencasimiro5252 Thank you! I got accepted and I'm just figuring out logistics, not sure if I'll be able to go or not.

[@leighanderson9637]

I went to TBT and would 10/10 not recommend it for anyone. I know so many girls there that got injured, including myself, and were just miserable the entire time. I would definitely say save your money. It’s not worth the trauma lol

[@GoldieJane]

Wow I am so sorry!! But really appreciate you sharing. Did you end up going to a different intensive after?

[@beckyfletcher4961]

What about Ellison Ballet? Any thoughts?

[@abidghsjaiybr]

how is nutmeg?

[@GoldieJane]

I have only heard good things! Haven't been myself though