Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Auditions Video Submission Deadline Extended

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has revealed that the video submission audition deadline for the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive is extended until March 22, 2025.

The Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive runs in two-week sessions from June 23 - August 16, 2025. For more information and to register to audition, visit https://kaatsbaan.org/about-kaatsbaan-ballet-intensive.

Video footage of performances and/or variations will not be accepted. Your audition should be no more than 10 minutes in length. Please review the video audition submission guidelines before registering. https://kaatsbaan.org/kbi-auditions.

KBI is a great opportunity to train with a specially curated group of accomplished international dance artists in group ballet classes. Along with KBI Artistic Director Paloma Herrera, faculty and guest teachers include Kaatsbaan co-founders Martine van Hamel, Kevin McKenzie, along with Beth Ferrell, Luciana Paris, and Adrienne Schulte, as well as returning KBI teacher Lorin Mathis and choreographers Maria Konrad, Gemma Bond, Calvin Hilpert, and Jessica Lang. Training will include daily ballet technique classes, and opportunities to fine-tune classical solos and corps de ballet repertoire.

The students will have the fortunate opportunity to be taught by these internationally recognized stars and additionally, will be given the chance to be coached and inspired by tour Guest Artists over the span of two days during each session. This year's Guest Artists include: Stella Abrera (Session 1), Leanne Benjamin (Session 2), Lauren Anderson (Session 3), and Megan Fairchild (Session 4).

This unique training program is designed for young dancers between the ages of 13 and 18 (who have at least two years of pointe work) to develop exceptional technical skills, artistic refinement, and a sophisticated approach to repertoire, with the ultimate goal of preparing attendees for a career in the arts.

Dancers have the choice of attending one or up to four two-week sessions, either as a residential student in onsite boarding or as a day student, in the beautiful Hudson Valley in Upstate New York. KBI has a no refund policy. Insurance may be purchased upon registration.

Session I (2 weeks)

June 23-July 5, 2025

Session II (2 weeks)

July 7-19, 2025

Session III (2 weeks)

July 21-August 2, 2025

Session IV (2 weeks)

August 4-16, 2025

Tuition Includes:

• Daily classes with world-renowned faculty, 6 days per week
• All-star faculty
• Pianists collaborating with dancers throughout the program
• End of session showcase, featuring classical repertoire and KBI dancer material developed under the guidance of Choreography Guest Artist.
• A limited-edition leotard or pair of shorts from the Chameleon by April Giangeruso Kaatsbaan collection
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Housing and Meal Plan Includes:

• Housing at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's Dancer's Inn, fully supervised
• Full meal plan (includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Activities, including on and off-site trips
• Laundry & incidentals

Email balletintensive@kaatsbaan.org for all questions.

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