NEW IN 2026: SUMMER INTENSIVE IS FULL-DAY, WITH REPERTOIRE ADD-ONS AVAILABLE!
WEEK ONE: JULY 27-31
WEEK TWO: AUGUST 3-7
The Ballet Des Moines Summer Intensive offers dancers ages 10+ an immersive, inspiring training experience designed to build strong technique, artistry, and confidence. Guided by Ballet Des Moines’ artistic staff and distinguished guest faculty, students engage in daily ballet technique, pointe and variations, contemporary, conditioning, and creative exploration. With an emphasis on individualized growth, the program supports dancers at every stage of their development while introducing them to professional standards and expectations. Through mentorship, performance-focused training, and exposure to career pathways in dance, the intensive empowers young artists to deepen their craft, envision their future in ballet, and connect with a vibrant, supportive community.
Please email erin@balletdesmoines.org if you are unable to attend our February 8 audition and are interested in participating.
summer intensive auditions
SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 8
Ages 10-13
Pre-registration: 10:00-10:30
Audition: 10:30-12:00
Ages 14+
Pre-registration: 11:45-12:15
Audition: 12:15-1:45
PAST SUMMER INTENSIVE INSTRUCTORS
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KATE ANDERSON
BDM COMPANY DANCER
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ERIN ARNDORFER
TRAINEE & YOUTH DIRECTOR, COMPANY MANAGER
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JOSH BODDEN
REHEARSAL DIRECTOR
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JUDITH BRUGGEMAN
BDM TRAINEE
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SAVANNAH COX
BDM COMPANY DANCER
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EDDIE KIDD
BDM COMPANY DANCER
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AMELIA GRUBB HILLMAN
BDM COMPANY DANCER
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RUNE HOUCHIN
BDM COMPANY DANCER
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TOM MATTINGLY
RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER
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CAMERON MILLER
BDM COMPANY DANCER
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ELIANNA PRICE
BDM APPRENTICE
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TODD RHOADES
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
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MICHAEL TOMLINSON
MANAGER OF ARTISTIC OPERATIONS
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ERIC TROPE
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR