Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Announces Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park is pleased to announce the Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive (KBI), from June 23 – August 16, 2025. For more information and to register to audition, visit https://kaatsbaan.org/about-kaatsbaan-ballet-intensive.
KBI is a great opportunity to train with a specially curated group of accomplished international dance artists in group ballet classes. Along with KBI Artistic Director Paloma Herrera, faculty and guest teachers include Kaatsbaan co-founders Martine van Hamel, Kevin McKenzie, along with Beth Ferrell, Luciana Paris, and Adrienne Schulte, as well as returning KBI teacher Lorin Mathis and choreographers Gemma Bond, Calvin Hilpert, Jessica Lang, and Maria Konrad.Each session will also include a Guest Artist. Training will include daily ballet technique classes, and opportunities to fine-tune classical solos and corps de ballet repertoire.
This unique training program is designed for young dancers between the ages of 13 and 18 (who have at least two years of pointe work) to develop exceptional technical skills, artistic refinement, and a sophisticated approach to repertoire, with the ultimate goal of preparing attendees for a career in the arts.
Collegiate Week is for dancers between the ages of 18 and 25. Designed exclusively for college students, this one-week intensive is your opportunity to refine your ballet technique and repertoire. Kaatsbaan Collegiate Week is a process-oriented program, where students delve into the heart of ballet through classical repertoire as well as experience a unique chance to explore contemporary choreography through specialized classes and enlightening lectures.
Auditions will be held in January 2025. There are two options for how to audition:
In-Person auditions will be held January 17 & 18, 2025 in New York City at Baryshnikov Arts Center (450 W 37th Street, NY, NY 10018) led by Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensives’ Artistic Director Paloma Herrera, with Kevin McKenzie and Martine van Hamel in attendance.
An additional In-Person auditions will be held January 19, 2025 at Kaatsbaan in Tivoli at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park (120 Broadway, Tivoli, NY 12583) led by Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensives’ Artistic Director Paloma Herrera, with Kevin McKenzie and Martine van Hamel in attendance.
Video submissions will be accepted now through March 8, 2025.
Dancers have the choice of attending one or up to four two-week sessions, either as a residential student in onsite boarding or as a day student, in the beautiful Hudson Valley in Upstate New York. KBI has a no refund policy. Insurance may be purchased upon registration.
Tuition Includes: Daily classes with world-renowned faculty, 6 days per week; All-star faculty; Pianists collaborating with dancers throughout the program; End of session showcase, featuring classical repertoire and KBI dancer material developed under the guidance of Choreography Guest Artist; and a limited-edition leotard or pair of shorts from the Chameleon by April Giangeruso Kaatsbaan collection.
Housing and Meal Plan Includes: Housing at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park’s Dancer’s Inn, fully supervised; Full meal plan (includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner); Activities, including on and off-site trips; and Laundry & incidentals.
Email balletintensive@kaatsbaan.org for all questions.
Kaatsbaan Ballet Intensive, Image credit Kaatsbaan Cultural Park