American Midwest Ballet
SUMMER INTENSIVE
June 9 – June 27, 2025
Online auditions are available through April 21 for boarding students and May 18 for day students.
Welcome to the American Midwest Ballet Summer Intensive! Three intensive weeks of ballet, pointe, variations, jazz, modern, contemporary, and repertory are in store for dancers ages 11-25 in this challenging and rewarding program, held at the beautiful Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa – part of the vibrant Omaha metro area.
Also returning this year: the Junior Intensive, a one-week program for dancers ages 10-13!
Summer Intensive participants will immerse themselves in dance six days per week. They will be guided by a faculty consisting of stellar guest instructors and company artists of American Midwest Ballet. On the final day, full program Summer Intensive and Junior Intensive students will showcase what they’ve learned in a performance in the Hoff Center’s fully-equipped theater.
Guest Faculty
Dylis Croman
Broadway star whose credits include Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity. More info…
Kim Sagami
Chicago-based ballet teacher, répétiteur, and executive director of The Gerald Arpino Foundation. More info…
Caroline Dahm
Dancer, choreographer, and educator; Professor of Dance at UMKC Conservatory. More info…
About the Intensive
- Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa (Omaha metro)
- Performance opportunity: Final-day performance in the Hoff Center theater for full program Summer Intensive and Junior Intensive students
AMB Summer Intensive
- Ages: 11-25
- Classes: Ballet, pointe, variations, jazz, modern, contemporary, and repertory
- Boarding option available for ages 12 and up
- Enrollment options: Students may select the full three-week program (June 9-27), or the first week only.
AMB Junior Intensive
- Ages: 10-13
- Classes: Ballet, beginning/pre-pointe, variations, jazz, modern, contemporary, and repertory
- Dates: June 23-27
Costs and Dates
Boarding Students
| Session | Dates | Age | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Three Week Program | June 9-27* | 12+ | $4900 |
| First Week Only | June 9-14* | 12+ | $1850 |
Day Students
| Session | Dates | Age | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Three Week Program | June 9-27 | 11-25 | $1800 |
| First Week Only | June 9-14 | 11-25 | $650 |
| Junior Intensive | June 23-27 | 10-13 | $650 |
Tuition Discount
A 10% tuition discount ($180 off the full program, $65 off single-week programs) is available to current American Midwest Ballet School students and past Summer Intensive attendees. Discount does not apply to deposits or boarding charges. May not be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Expires June 1, 2025.
Payment Deadlines
- All students: A $100 deposit (non-refundable) will be charged to your payment method when you register. After registration, you may make payments on your account at any time. Any remaining balance will be charged on the due date listed below.
- Boarding students: Registration deadline and payment in full due by May 1. Payments are non-refundable after May 1.
- Day students: Registration deadline and payment in full due by June 1. Payments are non-refundable after June 1.
How to Apply
The application process has two steps: audition and enrollment. You should complete the audition step first. The audition helps us determine if dancers are ready, in terms of training and technique, to take full advantage of an intensive three-week program. After audition, dancers accepted to the program will receive a link to complete their enrollment online. During enrollment, you’ll fill out the enrollment agreement, pay your deposit, and provide important contact information.
In-Person Audition
Pre-registration is mandatory:
In-person audition opportunities for the 2025 Summer Intensive have concluded and were held in Council Bluffs, IA (Hoff Center); Torrance, CA (National Master Audition); St. Louis, MO (Regional Summer Intensive Audition at COCA); and Dubuque, IA (Dubuque Academy of Ballet.)
Online Audition
Online auditions are available through April 21, 2025. To register online, follow these steps:
- Complete the audition form (see below.)
- Upload the following items using the buttons on the form:
- A brief letter of recommendation from your dance teacher including years of training; number and style of dance classes you take per week; and your classroom work ethic and demeanor.
- A photo in first arabesque
- A photo in tendu a la seconde
About the Hoff Center
First opened to the public in February 2020, the Hoff Family Arts & Culture is a hub for creative activity that includes education offerings, classrooms, artist studios, galleries, culinary arts and teaching kitchens, and a state-of-the-art 280-seat theater. Combining a fully-renovated 1894 building with a newly-constructed wing housing the theater and the studios of American Midwest Ballet, the 95,000-square-foot facility is one of the largest architectural projects of its kind in the country. The Hoff Center is the home of Pottawattamie Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (the nonprofit that manages the facility), American Midwest Ballet, Chanticleer Community Theater, Council Bluffs Symphony Orchestra, and Kitchen Council, a startup incubator for food entrepreneurs.
Boarding Option
A boarding option is available for students age 12 and up. They will live in student housing on the Creighton University campus. Adult resident advisors, including AMB professional dancers, will supervise the boarding students, transport them to and from the Hoff Center for classes, and accompany them on weekend outings and activities.
Hope to See You Soon!
If you have questions, please email us at summerintensive@amballet.org.
All program information is subject to change.