SUMMER INTENSIVE

Our Los Angeles summer intensive offers a comprehensive curriculum rooted in techniques of Ballet and Modern with additional classes in Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, Dunham, Tap, and Musical Theater. Dancers ages 8 and up are invited to audition. Instruction is led by our expert faculty plus an elite roster of guest artists. The intensive culminates with a concert performance for family and friends.

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2023 SESSION DATES

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LOS ANGELES INTENSIVE

4-WEEK SESSION
JUNE 26 - JULY 22, 2023
Tuition: $2,250
Housing: $3,300*

*Meals included

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IN-PERSON AUDITIONS

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LOS ANGELES DATES-

January 21st
February 4th | February 18th
March 4th | March 18th
April 1st | April 15th | April 29th
May 6th

AUDITION TIME:  

4:00PM Check-In

4:30-5:30PM Auditions

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ATLANTA DATE -

January 29th

AUDITION TIME:  

2pm-5pm (please arrive early for check in)

To Register Click Here.

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WASHINGTON D.C. DATE- 

Dates and times TBA

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All results are emailed following the audition. If you do not receive your results after one week, please email registrar@debbieallendanceacademy.com. You will have two weeks to accept your invitation. After that time, you will be placed on a waitlist. Those on the waitlist will be contacted after the completion of all auditions depending on availability.

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WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THE AUDITION

• $25 Non-Refundable Pre-Registration Fee OR $40 walk-in Fee

• Headshot or Full-Body Dance Photo (4x6 or 5x7 preferred)

• Ladies Attire: leotard and tights, ballet slippers (pointe shoes if already dancing on pointe)

• Young Men Attire: form-fitting, white shirt and black tights or soft, athletic pants, black ballet slippers

• Please Arrive 30 Minutes Prior to Audition Time 

The audition will consist of a ballet barre and jazz/modern combinations across the floor.

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VIDEO AUDITIONS:
ALL VIDEO AUDITIONS FOR THE LA SUMMER INTENSIVE ARE DUE BY May 25, 2023

Please read instructions carefully and submit the following:

Video Length Not to Exceed 3 Minutes Unless Otherwise Noted

DANCERS 12 yrs+ 
32 Count Adagio (Showcasing Controlled Flexibility Front, Side & Back)
16 Count Pirouette Combination
16 Count Petit Allegro Combination
16 Count Grand Allegro Combination

**For Dancers on Pointe**
Please also demonstrate - relevé, échappé, passé, piqué turns on diagonal

If applicant is unfamiliar with the above requirements, please submit a video (not to exceed 2 minutes) showcasing applicants' modern or contemporary movement.

DANCERS 8-11 yrs 
Please demonstrate basic barre skills - plié, tendu, passé, and grand battement.

If applicant is unfamiliar with the above requirements, please submit a 1-minute freestyle video in your discipline of choice.

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