Audition for Ellison Ballet's unique summer programs that offer the highest quality ballet education for serious students.  Dancers come away with greater strength, precision, confidence, and knowledge — and ultimately experience the power and poetry of the art that is ballet.


PREMIER COACHING INTENSIVE
June 8-19, 2026
2-Week Program in LOS ANGELES
Ages 12-24

Experience an elite training program under the guidance of renowned master teachers Edward Ellison, Jolanta Valeikaite, Gaiane Akopian, Jason Ambrose, and Eva Janiszewski. Dancers will be immersed in the art of classical ballet variations, with additional classes in pas de deux and contemporary work.

This program is ideal for those wishing to prepare successfully for international ballet competitions. Dancers will also have the opportunity to book private lessons in addition to their scheduled classes. Open to male and female students ages 12-19 and professional ballet dancers up to age 24.

 

ELLISON BALLET SUMMER INTENSIVE
​June 22-July 17, 2026
4-Week Program in NEW YORK CITY
Ages 10-24

The EBSI has become a destination for some of the most talented students in North America and abroad. This four-week session is designed for students who wish to experience concentrated exposure to exceptional classical ballet training in New York City - the mecca of the dance world.

There is great emphasis on our men's program, focusing on the development of the power, stamina, and masculinity associated with strong male technique.

The curriculum affords an excellent opportunity to greatly improve technical skill, develop greater self awareness and gain a deeper understanding of individual artistic potential.

Students learn from the highly effective teaching methods of master teacher Edward Ellison and his international faculty. They come away with greater strength, precision, confidence, and knowledge — and ultimately experience the power and poetry of the art that is ballet.


CLASSICAL VARIATIONS INTENSIVE
July 20-July 31, 2026
2-Week Program in NEW YORK CITY
Ages: 13-24

*Ladies Only

This special two-week program is for young ladies who wish to be immersed in the details of classical ballet variations. The curriculum includes daily classes in classical technique, pointe, and intensive study of some of the most famous solo choreography in the history of ballet. This is truly an excellent opportunity for those wishing to prepare to successfully compete at international ballet competitions. 


PAS DE DEUX INTENSIVE
July 20-July 31, 2026
2-Week Program in NEW YORK CITY
Ages: 16-24

​This prestigious program allows advanced students and professional dancers to immerse themselves in the study of classical and contemporary pas de deux. Dancers will learn a pas de deux from the great classical ballet repertoire, along with an original contemporary pas de deux choreographed exclusively for this program. Open to pre-professional students ages 16+ and professional dancers up to age 24, this unique program is ideal for dancers preparing for international competition and professional company life. The Pas de Deux Intensive will provide students with the chance to expand their repertoire and skills under the expert teaching of Artistic Director Edward Ellison and renowned contemporary artist Juan Rodriguez.

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YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
September 2026-July 2027
Ages: 10-21

This year-round program is designed to meet the needs of serious students who seek the highest standard of classical ballet education to prepare for a professional career.

Preparatory Level (Ages 10-13):

In 2023, Ellison Ballet announced the expansion of the year-round Professional Training Program to include the new Preparatory Level for serious young dancers ages 10-13. These students receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of world-class training from highly-qualified, renowned masters of the craft. This exclusive opportunity offers dedicated students the chance to build the strong classical foundation necessary to prepare them for the upper levels of the program, and, ultimately, a professional classical ballet career.

Full Day Program (Ages 13-21):

Working daily under Edward Ellison’s artistic direction, and his faculty’s careful guidance, students from across the U.S. and abroad develop the essential skills to fully explore and realize their greatest individual potential. This program is based on the Vaganova method, a system of training that is logical, thought-provoking, inspiring and highly effective. There is great emphasis on our men’s program, focusing on the development of the power, stamina, and masculinity associated with strong male technique.


**Please know that the summer intensive programs are considered “phase two” in the audition process for acceptance into the year-round Ellison Ballet – Professional Training Program. Participating in one of the summer programs allows Mr. Ellison and the faculty to see how the student works over an extended period of time and allows the student to get first-hand experience of Ellison Ballet, its faculty, and programs, thereby allowing both to determine whether the student and school are a good fit. Auditions for the year-round program are held during the four-week Summer Intensive each year for interested students.