Summer Intensive Programs
Mihalo Djuric - Artistic Director
Mary Ann Mayer - School Director
Cosmin Marculetiu - Summer Intensive Director
Mission Statement
Festival Ballet Providence Summer Intensive Programs are designed to provide each student the opportunity to develop technically and artistically by providing a full day of classes with renowned artists. Both programs are designed to meet the needs of the individual dancer’s development, assuring optimal success for each student. Class sizes are limited in order to provide individual attention.
Typical Day
Both programs begin the day with either a floor barre, Pilates mat class, stretch or gyro class, followed by a technique class and a daily pointe/pre-pointe class. Senior and Junior level students will study repertoire from various classical and/or contemporary ballets, participate in character and modern classes, and will recieve lectures in dance history, injury prevention, and other dance-related topics. Daily variations and partnering classes as well as evening rehearsals are part of the Senior male and female curriculum.
Private coaching is available to all students. Performance opportunities are available for Senior Program students. Parents are invited to view classes on the final Friday of the Junior program.
Our Facilities
Festival Ballet Providence has 3 spacious studios with sprung floors, AC and large windows. We are conveniently located in a safe location on the historic East Side of Providence in walking distance to many restaurants, coffee shops and boutique stores.
For more information contact Mary Ann Mayer (maryann@festivalballetprovidence.org) or call 401.353.1129.
Click to download audition forms, video audition requirements and student waivers.
Senior Intensive and Trainee Program
July 8 - August 2
audition required view tour dates
Guest teachers include:
Ana Lobe , Theodor Constant,
Jean Logrea, John Gardner, and Amanda McKerrow
- Classes for serious pre-professional ballet students
13 to 21 years - Limited Enrollment allows for individual attention
- Guest Artists each teach for one entire week
- Performance opportunities
FBP Company Traineeships FBP will select company trainees for the 2013-2014 season excusively from students attending the 4-week program. Students interested in the Trainee Program must audition at a Summer Program audition from our nation-wide audition tour
- Tuition $1,475
- Housing on the campus of the
Rhode Island School of Design - Room, Board and Tuition Package $3,385
- Application Fee $50
- Audition Required View tour dates
Junior Program
June 22 - July 3
see audition tour for jr. program or audition by video
or appointment at the FBP studio
This program is for serious ballet students 10-13 years old with a minimum of 2 years of training. It is designed for students who wish to develop a stronger technical base in an artistically supportive and developmentally appropriate environment. Guided by School Director Mary Ann Mayer and FBP faculty, students are challenged to enhance their previously established dance training in a fun and nurturing setting.
- Tuition $650
- Housing with Host Families in Providence
- Room, Board & Tuition Package $1,356
- Application Fee $25
- Audition See tour dates or audition by video or by appointment at FBP Studio.
Company & Summer Program Audition Tour
Junior Intensive auditions only where specified
Audition fee: $25
Senior Program Auditions Bring resume, headshot,
1st Arabesque photo
Junior Program Auditions Bring headshot, Tendu a la seconde photo.
- January 6, 2013
Todd Rosenlieb Dance Center
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
325 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA - January 13, 2013
Festival Ballet Providence
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (Senior) | 3:00 to 4:30 pm (Junior)
825 Hope Street, Providence, RI - January 19, 2013
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
4:00 to 6:00 pm
12 Highland Street, Natick, MA - January 20, 2013
Jeanette Neill Dance Studio
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
261 Friend Street, Boston, MA - January 27, 2013
Portsmouth School of Ballet
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
95 Brewery Lane, Unit 5A, Portsmouth, NH - February 2, 2013
International Ballet Academy of Norwell
11:00 am to 12:30 pm (Junior) | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (Senior)
34 Accord Park Dr., Norwell, MA - February 3, 2013
New Haven Ballet
11:00 am to 1:00 pm (Junior) | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Senior)
70 Audobon Street, New Haven, CT - February 17, 2013
Orlando Ballet
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
1111 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL - February 17, 2013
Joffrey Ballet
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
10 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL - February 24, 2013
Ballet Arts Worcester
This audition has been canceled due to inclement weather. Please join us instead on March 3rd
at Festival Ballet Providence
825 Hope Street, Providence, RI - February 24, 2013
Steps on Broadway
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
2121 Broadway, New York, NY - March 3, 2013
Festival Ballet Providence
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (Senior) | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Junior)
825 Hope Street, Providence, RI - April 13, 2013
NE Movement Arts
11:30 am to 1:00 pm (Junior) | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Senior)
123 Muller Road, Burlington, MA