Audition & Registration
International students must submit a video audition until 11:59pm EST on April 15, 2026. Please fill out the online application form. There is $30 fee for video submission. If you need financial assistance for the video submission, please contact us.
International students are eligible for scholarships up to 100%.
Video Audition Guidelines
To submit the video, post it as “unlisted” on YouTube and attach the video link in the designated place on the application form.
Please wear appropriate ballet attire including a leotard (women)/ fitted T-shirt (Men), tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes* and have hair secured back off the face. Please do not wear warm-ups or skirts.
Videos must have been filmed within the last three months and not exceed 15 minutes in length.
Ensure the dancer is completely visible throughout the video. No close-ups or silhouette lighting. Do not film into the mirror. No dancers other than the applicant should be shown in the video.
Include:
Barre - plié, tendu, rond de jambe, grands battements
Center - adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro, grand allegro
Pointework (if applicable) - échappé relevé, pirouettes, turns across the floor
Only one side of each exercise needs to be shown.
International Student Information
This year we are delighted to welcome international students to join our summer intensive! Please be aware of any of the information below that may apply to international students.
Visa
Students are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas in order to attend any week of the summer intensive program. Please check with travel.state.gov or the United States Consulate and make any necessary arrangements. Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, which is not for credit toward a degree or academic certificate, like ours, is permitted on a visitor (B) visa.
Transportation + Housing
Students are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation to-and-from Waldwick School of Ballet for the duration of the program. Students under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Student Medical Insurance
All students must have medical insurance and it is the student’s responsibility to arrange coverage. There are many options available online. Be sure to choose a plan that covers hospital emergency room visits.
Weekend Activities
The school is conveniently located less than an hour drive away from New York City, and the summer is a wonderful time to explore what the city has to offer. Weekend excursions planned and led by the studio staff are a great opportunity to visit famous sites and experience performances by leading dance companies.
The activity fee is not included in the program tuition.
Sample Daily Schedule (9:30-3:15)
9:30 – 11:00 AM – Ballet Technique
11:15 – 12:30 PM – Pointe Class / Partnering / Stretch and Strength
12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch Break
1:15 – 2:15 PM – Contemporary / Variations / Character Dance
2:15 – 3:15 PM – Performance Rehearsal
Tuition
$750/week, or enroll for three weeks at $2,175
Enroll before June 1st to receive Early Bird pricing of $700 per week or $2,000 for 3 weeks!
A 30% deposit is due 10 days after acceptance, with final balances due by May 15th.
After May 15th, tuition must be paid in full upon acceptance and registration.
Registration link will be sent to students accepted in the program.
Still unsure if our program is right for you? Schedule a virtual meeting with our Program Coordinator! Contact us to schedule it!
If the audition/registration date has past, but you still wish to attend the summer intensive program, please contact us!