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

  • KATE ANDERSON

    BDM COMPANY DANCER

  • ERIN ARNDORFER

    TRAINEE & YOUTH DIRECTOR, COMPANY MANAGER

  • JOSH BODDEN

    REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

  • JUDITH BRUGGEMAN

    BDM TRAINEE

  • SAVANNAH COX

    BDM COMPANY DANCER

  • EDDIE KIDD

    BDM COMPANY DANCER

  • AMELIA GRUBB HILLMAN

    BDM COMPANY DANCER

  • RUNE HOUCHIN

    BDM COMPANY DANCER

  • TOM MATTINGLY

    RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHER

  • CAMERON MILLER

    BDM COMPANY DANCER

  • ELIANNA PRICE

    BDM APPRENTICE

  • TODD RHOADES

    DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

  • MICHAEL TOMLINSON

    MANAGER OF ARTISTIC OPERATIONS

  • ERIC TROPE

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR