Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive 2026

This is more than a Summer Intensive.

It’s a pathway.

The Fort Wayne Ballet Academy Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 12-22 ready to train with purpose, challenge their limits, and prepare for what’s next. 

Dancers will spend three weeks training with Fort Wayne Ballet to improve their technique, craft their artistry, and learn from some of the nation’s top instructors. Dancers have the opportunity to perform at the end of the intensive to showcase their progress and achievements.

As today’s dance world evolves, so must training. Our program meets dancers where they are while pushing them forward—technically, artistically, and professionally.

Why Fort Wayne Ballet

• Small class sizes (1:15 faculty-to-dancer ratio) for focused instruction and individualized feedback
  Elevated, intentional training that challenges dancers to grow beyond their comfort zone
  Well-rounded instruction across disciplines, preparing dancers for today’s versatile dance landscape
  Master classes with Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown, offering mentorship and artistic insight
  Clear pathways forward, including our Trainee Program and year-round options through the University of Saint Francis
• Our intentionally small program ensures dancers are seen, supported, and challenged every step of the way—creating an environment where progress is measurable and growth is meaningful.

Spots are limited. Early audition applications are encouraged.