INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR SUMMER INTENSIVE
July 27-August 6, 2026 – Fountain Valley Studio
This two-week program is designed for the pre-pointe and beginning pointe ballet student, ages 9 to 12, looking for serious training. The program builds strength for pointe, and prepares the student for advanced movement.
Curriculum: ballet technique, pre-pointe/beginning pointework, variation, contemporary, jazz and pilates
Faculty:
SBA Resident Faculty
Larissa Saveliev, Founder and Artistic Director of Youth America Grand Prix
Guest faculty are subject to change without notice.
Auditions:
In-Person Audition:
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Southland Ballet Academy, Fountain Valley Studio
Ages 9 – 12: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (no 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
Junior Summer Intensive –
- Early-Bird Discount Tuition: $1,400
- Early-Bird Tuition Deadline: February 15, 2026 (Payment includes $500 non-refundable & non-transferable payment.)
- Full Tuition: $1,500
- Tuition Payment Deadlines: Half-Payment ($750) by February 15, 2026 & balance ($750) due by April 30, 2026. (Payment includes $500 non-refundable & non-transferable payment.)
International Intensive Activities Fee:
Price: $150
- August 6, 2026: student will be performing on the stage and following their performance will be escorted to a reserved section in the theatre to watch the Gala of the Stars performance at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts Samueli Theatre
- pre-performance meal of sandwich and fruit on August 6, 2026
- Southland Ballet Academy Summer Intensive t-
shirt - digital download of the student performances
- Activities Fee Payment Deadline: February 15, 2026