Registration Opens January 2026
For ages 2 and up
*Summer One Day Sale applies to programs for ages 8 and up only
Summer Dance Programs - For ages 2 and up
No Audition Required
Summer Dance Programs offer a variety of dance classes for dancers at beginner and intermediate levels. Students enjoy ballet technique classes Monday through Friday with opportunities to explore other dance styles and genres. Past sessions have offered pre-pointe/pointe, variations, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, musical theatre, choreography, international dance styles, and nutrition.
Summer Creative Movement (ages 2-6)
Virginia-Highland Centre (Saturdays): June 13-July 25
Buckhead Centre (Saturdays): June 13-July 25
Students must be aged 2-6 as of June 1, 2026
Creative Movement classes introduce your child to dance while developing body awareness, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. The class will meet for 8 consecutive weeks.
These classes are designed for students based on their age. Each class meets for 45 minutes each week. The age requirement is based on the student’s age as of June 1, 2026.
Dance for Joy (ages 5-7)
Virginia-Highland Centre: June 15-19 | June 22-26
Buckhead Centre: July 6-10 | July 13-17
Students must be aged 5-7 as of June 1, 2026
Each week-long program is built around a story ballet theme. Students will also explore different dance genres such as tap and jazz, as well as express creativity through arts & crafts. Classes meet M – F from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Each theme week will conclude with an in-class performance on Friday.
Young Dancer Summer Experience (ages 8-10)
Virginia-Highland Centre: June 8-12 | June 15-19 | June 22-26
Buckhead Centre: July 6-10 | July 13-17 | July 20-24
Students must be aged 8-10 as of June 1, 2026
The Young Dancer Summer Experience is a week–long program that focuses on creating a strong foundation of classical ballet technique and vocabulary. Students will also explore other genres such as hip-hop, jazz, and tap as well as stretch and strengthening for dancers. Classes meet M – F for three hours from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This program is available to students ages 8-10 years old as of June 1, 2026.
Junior Summer Intensive (ages 10-17)
Virginia-Highland Centre: June 8-12 | June 15-19 | June 22-26
Buckhead Centre: July 6-10 | July 13-17 | July 20-24
Students must be aged 10-17 as of June 1, 2026
The junior intensive is a full-day program designed for dancers with at least 2-3 consecutive years of ballet training. This program focuses on building the strength and technique required in preparation for higher-level intensive programs. Dancers will participate in technique classes daily, along with classes such as musical theater, jazz, modern, tap, and dance history.
Day Programs are taught by Atlanta Ballet faculty.
**Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education does not provide make-up classes for Summer Programs.
Refund Policy
Registration fees and tuition are non-refundable.
Students withdrawing before June 1, 2026, will receive a CDE credit. No credits will be issued for withdrawals after June 1, 2026.
Tuition will not be pro-rated for student absences.
No makeup classes will be offered for summer programs.
For more information on our summer dance programs in Atlanta, email the Summer Programs Coordinator or call 404.873.5811 x1391.