Summer Youth Dance

Available as a day or residential program, our on-campus Summer Youth Dance program is specifically designed for serious male and female dancers, ages 10–14.
 
Each day students participate in ballet technique classes followed by a pre-pointe, pointe, or boys’ class. Students also receive daily enrichment classes that include variations, stretch, conditioning, jazz, modern, eurythmics and mime. In addition to the rigorous dance schedule, participants are also offered masterclass lectures and workshops from professional guest faculty along with a number of peer relationship-building activities.

2022 Tuition

JULY 10–JULY 30 (3 week session)

Day student total: $2,000
Boarding student total: $3,800

JULY 10–july 23 (2 week session)

Day student total: $1,450 
Boarding student total: $2,650

Daily SAMPLE SCHEDULe
Classes will vary depending on level and week

9:30am–11:00am Technique Class
11:15am–2:00pm Pointe/Pre-Pointe/Boys' class
12:00pm–1:00pm Lunch Break
1:00pm–1:45pm Variations/Strength/Eurythmics
2:00pm–3:00pm Repertoire
4:00pm–5:00pm Jazz/Modern
5:00pm–6:00pm Dinner Break
6:00pm–7:30pm Evening Workshop/Evening Activities

2022 Audition & Enrollment Information

Admission into the Summer Youth Dance program is by audition only and open to any student ages 10 to 14. We travel to conduct auditions in limited cities and offer a virtual audition date. Please select a convenient date below. All students must audition, without exception.

date city venue time registration
January 8 Natick, MA Walnut Hill School for the Arts Check-in: 10:30am
Audition: 11:00am–1:00pm
REGISTER
January 9 New York City Ballet Academy East 1:00pm–4:00pm cancelled
January 15 Virtual Audition via Zoom 1:00pm–3:00pm Register
January 16 Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Ballet 5:30pm–8:00pm cancelled
January 22 Saratoga, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center 3:00pm–6:00pm

REGISTER

January 23 Natick, MA Walnut Hill School for the Arts Check-in: 12:30pm
Audition: 1:00pm–3:00pm
REGISTER

Auditions require a non-refundable fee of $40. Due to federal, state and local health guidelines, day-of/walk-in registrations will not be accepted. Auditioning dancers are asked to please bring a 4×6 or 5×7 photograph of first arabesque to the audition. Dancers auditioning virtually are asked to please upload a 4×6 or 5×7 photograph of first arabesque to your account during the registration process.

Video auditions are accepted for international students and those unable to attend a live audition. Digital auditions are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by May 31, 2022.

Submit Video Auditions Here
Walnut Hill reserves the right to cancel the audition if the minimum of 7 students is not met. If the audition is canceled, Walnut Hill will assist with audition transfers and/or refunds and accept video auditions.

Dress code for auditions

Girls should wear pink tights, pink ballet slippers and a solid leotard in any color. Canvas or leather ballet slippers are acceptable. Hair should be neatly pulled back and away from the face.

Boys should wear a fitted white leotard or tee shirt, black tights, and black ballet slippers or white ballet slippers with white ankle socks. Canvas or leather ballet slippers are acceptable.

Program Contact

Melanie Atkins
Summer Youth Dance Director
& Community Dance Academy Director

Walnut Hill School for the Arts 
508.652.7813
matkins@walnuthillarts.org