For Dance Studio Life, I was asked to look into the growing popularity of summer ballet intensives. My story appeared in the magazine's February issue, just in time for the tail-end of the audition season. You can find it here.
"Summer ballet intensives are big business. Some company-affiliated schools take in hundreds of students each summer, and with tuition starting near $300 a week, plus room and board, parents are footing hefty bills for their budding ballerinas. Auditioning can cost more than $20 per intensive. Then there’s travel to a new city, housing, meals, shoes and leotards, and incidentals. A few weeks away from home for a serious ballet student can be a huge commitment. So how do teachers help their students navigate the competitive, complex, and often confusing world of summer ballet intensives? And is there real value in such programs?"
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