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American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County)

Orange County

Intensive ballet training program for serious dancers, offering both day and residential options.

▌ Editor's read The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Summer Intensive in Orange County is part of a larger program offered by the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, a non-profit organization. The website, abt.org/training/summer-intensives/, loads successfully and details the intensive programs, including the Orange County location. This intensive is designed for serious ballet students aged 12-22, offering an immersive experience in classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, and other dance forms. While specific Google reviews for the Orange County intensive are not readily available, the broader American Ballet Theatre organization generally receives positive feedback for its high-quality training. The program is not listed as ACA accredited. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, nor does it provide specific staff-to-student ratios. Social media handles found on the site are @abtofficial for Instagram and AmericanBalletTheatre for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–22

American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 12–22
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Address: 3400 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
  • Phone: (212) 477-3030
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Multi-week intensive. Tuition approximately $2,500-$4,500. Audition required. Check ABT website for 2026 rates.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County)

What ages does American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) accept?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) is open to children ages 12–22. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) cost?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Multi-week intensive. Tuition approximately $2,500-$4,500. Audition required. Check ABT website for 2026 rates. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County)'s hours?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) runs 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County)?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) provide lunch?
American Ballet Theatre – Summer Intensive (Orange County) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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