Dancers will start their day with a ballet class taught by a PBS Faculty member, learn choreography, and stretch and condition every day. Additional styles offered and taught by a DANCE POWER Teaching Artist: hip hop, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary.
Monday – Friday | 9:30am – 12:30pm
June 22 – June 26: Alice in Wonderland
August 17 – 21: Sleeping Beauty
August 24 – 28: Peter Pan
Ages: 4-6 years old
Let your little one embark on a week of movement, creativity, and imagination! This fun-filled camp introduces young dancers to the world of ballet through engaging classes, themed crafts, and exciting stories. Each day builds coordination, discipline, and confidence in a joyful, nurturing environment. The week concludes with a delightful in-studio presentation, where campers share all they’ve discovered and learned.
Instructor: Nanako Yamamoto (Subject to change)
Location: Princeton Studio C
301 North Harrison Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Daily Schedule:
To be announced!
Ballet Explorer Camp tuition: $350/week
Uniforms
For female students:
Any solid color leotard
Tights (pink or skin-tone)
Ballet slippers (pink or skin tone)
For male students:
Black tights or bike pants
Tight fitting white t-shirt
Black ballet slippers
This summer, embark on an exceptional training experience designed to broaden your understanding of the diverse approaches to classical ballet. Discover what works best for your individual and artistic growth. Over the course of the program, dancers will have the opportunity to study with distinguished faculty specializing in the Russian Technique, the Cuban Method, and the American stylistic approach to ballet. Each week will allow dancers to discover the distinct qualities of each style, learn how to master its unique principles, and apply them within the realm of their vocabulary.
Weekly sessions will conclude with an informal in-studio presentation, showcasing the material explored throughout the week. The program also includes essential classes for today’s versatile dancer, such as Body Conditioning, Variations, Partnering, Character and Contemporary which will further support a dancer’s development, ensuring a well-rounded and comprehensive training experience.This program is thoughtfully designed to cultivate both technical excellence and artistic depth within a focused and consistent learning environment.
The Russian Technique Week combines strength, artistry, and precision. Developed by Russian ballerina and pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova, this method emphasizes a harmonious balance between expressive upper body movement and clean, powerful technique. Dancers trained in the Vaganova style develop exceptional strength, musicality, and fluidity, supported by a strong technical foundation. Through a carefully structured progression, the method nurtures not only disciplined, versatile artists but also a deep understanding of the art form’s beauty and tradition.
The Cuban Method Week blends together strength, passion, and exceptional coordination. Developed by combining the finest elements of the world’s great ballet techniques, and enriched with Latin Flair and rhythmic vitality, this method produces dancers known for their athleticism, artistry and vibrant stage presence. With a focus on both technical mastery and emotional expression, the Cuban Method shapes performers who captivate audiences with energy, elegance, and soul.
The American Style Week is a peek into the American approach to ballet, celebrated for its speed, precision, and musical brilliance. These classes are inspired with the emphasis on clarity of movement, precise footwork, and an energized use of the upper body. Dancers will gain a heightened sense of musicality and freedom, blending athleticism with elegance. Known for its sleek, modern aesthetic, this pushes dancers to move beyond traditional boundaries – bringing classical ballet to life with boldness, sophistication, and dynamic artistry.
3 Weeks
June 22 – July 10, 2026
Schedule
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
June 22 – 26: Russian Technique Week
June 29 – July 3: American Style Week
July 6 – 10: Cuban Method Week
Registration
Audition is not required for acceptance into the program. However, registration is due no later than April 30, 2026.
Please note: A $150 registration fee is required and not included in the price of tuition.
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
1 Week
Levels are determined the first day of the program and are adjusted throughout the program as needed.
Princeton Ballet School is located in the heart of Princeton with four large studios featuring high ceilings and sprung dance floors. Live music accompanies all ballet and modern dance classes.
The facility includes a dance library and is adjacent to numerous shops and restaurants, with generous open space, picnic tables, and gardens. The entire studio complex is wireless accessible.
Lily Krisko, ARB Company Dancer
Michelle Quiner, ARB Company Dancer
Savannah Quiner, ARB Company Dancer
At the end of each week, there will be in-studio showings of the repertoire worked on that week.
PBS Jr. Summer Training Program: ages 7 and up
A limited number of merit-based tuition scholarships are available. There is no separate application process, though financial aid may be available. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
For female identifying students:
For male identifying students:
For all: Hair should be ballet appropriate – short hair should be pulled off of face and secured (ie. clips, headbands, etc), long hair should be secured in a ballet bun.
Summer Intensive Juniors is a program for dancers ages 9-11 who are ready to take their skills to the next level. The emphasis will be on improving technique, building physical strength and flexibility, improving coordination and learning speed, and having a great time together! This program is ideal for dancers who are already comfortable with the basics and are ready to push themselves further.
Daily ballet technique classes will focus on correct alignment and use of épaulement. Additional class time in dance history, anatomy, performance skills and dance composition will make a varied day for the young dancers. Parents are welcome to attend an informal performance on the last day of the session.
Students may register for any or all of the four weeks. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis and enrollment is limited. Small class sizes.
For more information, call 609.921.7758 or contact Summer Intensive Coordinator, Carol Bellis, [email protected]
(One to four-Week Sessions)
MONDAY – THURSDAY
9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
June 30 -July 10, 2025 and August 11 – August 21, 2025
Princeton Studio
301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, NJ
Weeks and Themes
Week 1 – June 30 – July 3: Coppélia
Week 2 – July 7-10: Swan Lake
Week 3 – August 11-14: Cinderella
Week 4 – August 18 – 21: Rodeo
Participants will take their skills to the next level with classes in ballet, jazz, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, Latin folklore, dance history, theatre makeup, and conditioning.
| Program | Tuition |
|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $930 |
| 3 Weeks | $760 |
| 2 Weeks | $590 |
| 1 Week | $390 |
*Payment Plan: Half of total tuition due at time of registration, remaining balance due 6/1/2025
Summer Intensive Juniors is for dancers ages 9 and above. If they are already students at Princeton Ballet School, they should have completed Level 1 or Level 2.
Summer Intensive Juniors uniforms consist of:
For female identifying students:
Any solid color leotard (black required for Family & Friends Observation)
Tights (pink or skin-tone)
Ballet slippers (pink or skin tone) with sewn elastic (for ballet classes)
For male identifying students:
Black tights or bike pants
Tight fitting white t-shirt
Black ballet slippers with sewn elastic
