Santa Monica, California
Ages 8-19
June 16 – August 1, 2025
Led by Westside’s exceptional resident faculty and esteemed guest instructors, the Summer Intensives & Workshops are designed to strengthen and nurture young dancers’ technique and artistry. Classes are offered in a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and more!
Westside Ballet’s unique Summer Intensive programs fulfill the demand for exceptional ballet in the greater SoCal community. Summer programs for serious ballet students may assist in transitioning from a healthy recreational hobby to a potential career path.
Founded in 1967 by NYCB principal ballerina, Yvonne Mounsey, and co-founder, Royal Ballet First Soloist Rosemary Valaire, Westside School of Ballet distinguishes itself as a non-audition academy where all are welcome to study ballet and train to the most refined pre-professional level.
Level placement confirmation will be determined on the first day of classes.
SESSION 1: June 16-27*
SESSION 2: July 7-18
SESSION 3: July 21-Aug 1
*For Level 3/3+ and Level 4/4+: Special Guest Faculty Katrina Killian, Director of Children’s/Preparatory Divisions, Mae L. Wien Faculty Chair at School of American Ballet
Level 2 Intensive:
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Age 8 with 2 years experience and basic knowledge of ballet form and terminology.
3 classes per day / 2 days per week
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
$400/ $350 Early Enrollment / $300 per session with 2 or more sessions
Young Dancers Intensive:
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Level 3/3+: Ages 9/10 with minimum 2 years experience
3 classes per day / 5 days per week
1 ¼ hour daily technique class + Jazz, Ballet Repertoire (Repertoire varies weekly) and Flamenco or Musical Theater
Monday to Friday, 2:00-5:45pm
$1150/ $1100 Early Enrollment / $1050 per session with 2 or more sessions
Intermediate Intensive:
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Level 4/4+ or ages 11-13 with minimum 3 years experience
4 classes per day / 5 days per week
Monday to Friday, 1:00-5:45pm
1 ½ hour daily technique class +Pre-Pointe or Pointe, Dance Conditioning, Jazz and Variations/Repertoire (varies weekly) and Musical Theater
$1250 / $1200 Early Enrollment / $1150 per session with 2 or more sessions
Int/Advanced Intensive:
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Levels 5-7, or ages 14-18 with minimum 4 years experience, 2 years minimum pointe training.
4 classes per day / 5 days per week
Monday to Friday, 1:00-5:45pm
1 ½ hr technique and 1 hour pointe (daily), Dance Conditioning, Variations/Repertoire (varies weekly) and contemporary ballet.
$1250 / $1200 Early Enrollment / $1150 per session with 2 or more sessions
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If you have any questions, please contact mail@westsideballet.com or call the studio at (310) 828-2018.
All offerings are pending enrollment and subject to change without notice.