INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INTENSIVE
YAGP Affiliated Summer Program
July 27 – August 6, 2026 – Fountain Valley
Designed for serious male and female dancers, ages 11 to 20, Southland Ballet’s Summer Intensive is dedicated to excellence in training the aspiring professional dancer. During this extensive program, students, divided into three levels, are offered the rare opportunity to benefit under the guidance and expertise of internationally known Ballet Masters.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER INTENSIVE
YAGP Affiliated Summer Program
July 27 – August 6, 2026 – Fountain Valley
Curriculum: ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, character, conditioning and pas de deux.
Class Schedule: Classes will be held Monday, July 27th through Saturday, August 1st and Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 6th approximately from 9am to 4pm.
2026 Summer Intensive Faculty
Iain Mackay
Artistic Director, Royal Ballet School
More Faculty to be announced.
Guest faculty are subject to change without notice.
International Summer Intensive Auditions
In-Person Audition:
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Southland Ballet Academy, Fountain Valley Studio
Ages 11 – 13: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. (1 year of pointework required)
Ages 14 – 15: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (3 years of pointework required)
Ages 16 – 20: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (3 years of pointework required)
Pre-registration is required.
Audition Cost: $40
Video Audition:
Video Requirements & Submission: Click here
Video Audition Cost: $40
Deadline for video submission is Saturday, April 11, 2026.
2026 Tuition & Fees:
To Be Announced
Housing:
SBA recommends the following hotels as they are less than 2 miles to the studio:
Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley
17550 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, 92708
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Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
9950 Slater Road, Fountain Valley, 92708
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Sonesta ES Suites Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
9950 Slater Road, Fountain Valley, 92708
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*Prices and information may be subject to change without notice
Private Coaching:
Private coaching can be arranged with Summer Intensive faculty, and studio space will be available for rental. Availability of guest faculty is not guaranteed.