Summer Programs
Offering consistent and engaging summer programs ranging from one week to four weeks to support both Lower and Upper School students, as well as students from the wider SF Bay Area.
From the youngest ballet enthusiast to our pre-professional dancers, Dance Training Center / San Francisco’s summer courses provide all dancers the opportunity to either tune-up their technique or dive deep into the artistry and variety to support a professional-level career in dance.
Instructors
Kristin Long, Julianne Spratlin, Terez Dean Orr, Benjamin Warner, and other guest instructors!
Past Instructors: Paunika Jones (former Principal, DTH), Michael Levine (former Principal, Joffrey Ballet), Maia Wilkins (former Principal, Joffrey Ballet), Mia Snape (Alumni, USC Dance 4th year, and dancer), Kyla Marcus (Alumni, Diablo Ballet apprenctice), Lu Price (Alumni, St. Mary’s graduate, contemporary dancer), Cassidy Isaacson (ballet & contemporary), Tess Lane (Smuin Ballet, ballet & yoga), Brandon Alexander, Alyssa Mitchel (Contemporary), David Calhoun (Contemporary & Horton Technique), Yayoi Kambara.
Advanced Summer Prep
Advanced Summer Prep was born out of Artistic Director Julianne Spratlin's experience as a trainer at Active Care Physical Therapy and her own summer dance experiences. Freedom to dance several hours per day for several weeks of the summer sounds like heaven to most ballet students! But those long hours can be challenging and lead to injury and frustration for the young dancer who is not prepared for such intensive study. ASP was developed to prevent injury and prepare more advanced students for their intensives, sending them off mentally and physically ready to make the most of their summer programs. Consisting of 3 hours of training (9:30am-12:30pm), each day of ASP includes Berg Method floor barre/yoga/or Progressing Ballet Technique exercises/cross training, technique class and pointe work/repertoire/men’s class for maximum benefit.
Advanced (Age 13+)
June 15-27, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, 9:30-11:30am
2 Weeks $595 | 1 Week $300
Daily Drop-In available on site l $75
The Ballet School of San Francisco Summer Intensive
Ages 5-7
July 6-17, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
2 Weeks $960 | 1 Week $480
For our youngest dancers, Summer Intensive is a FUN way for the student to continue dancing over the summer and to experience more than just classical ballet. The half day of classes includes floor work, Ballet Technique, Introduction to Modern/Contemporary, and Anatomy for dancers. The goal is JOY in movement and RIGOR in training. We strongly recommend 2 weeks of study.
Ages 7-9
July 20-31 or July 13-31
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
2 Weeks $1425 I 3 Weeks $2150
Ages 9-12
For students in this critical age range, 7-9 or 9-12, the Intensive classes are crafted with the intention of advancing the skills, strength, and confidence of the young dancer who is ready to hone their technique and artistry. We strongly advise 3-4 weeks of study to compliment students’ year-long syllabus.
Summer courses include Berg Method floor barre, Pilates, Technique, and Pointe/Pre-Pointe daily; other courses include Men’s class, Variations, Improvisation, Contemporary, Dance History, Progressing Ballet Technique, Anatomy for Dancers, and beginner partnering (pending dancer availability). Strength building is key in preparation for pre-pointe and pointe!
July 6-31, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm | Saturday, 9:30-11:30am
4 weeks $2700 | 3 Weeks $2150
2 Weeks $1425 | 1 Week $775
Ages 13+
July 6-31, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm | Saturday, 9:30-11:30am
4 weeks $2800 | 3 Weeks $2175
2 Weeks $1525 | 1 Week $780
Daily Drop-In available on site l $175
For Ages 13+, the Intensive is created to challenge and refine the students technique while learning new and interesting styles of dance. 4 weeks of study is mandatory for Ballet School Level 4 students hoping to advance to Level 5.
The classes include Berg Method, Technique, Pointe, Variations, Men’s Class, Contemporary, Progressing Ballet Technique, Anatomy for Dancers, and partnering (pending dancer availability).
Back to School Prep
August 17-29, 2026
Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30pm | Saturday, 9:30am-11:30am
2 Weeks $380 | 1 Week $200
Daily Drop-In $50
Age (13+)
Whether you've spent your entire summer dancing or vacationing, every student can use a little tune-up before the school year begins...Back to School Prep classes are for you! A two hour, daily dose of technique, pointe class, and Progressing Ballet Technique are just what you need to get back in to dancing shape and start the year off right.
