SUMMER WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
BOULDER BALLET STUDIOS · THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER
Deepen your craft this summer with Boulder Ballet's intensive workshops — from classical repertoire for young dancers to adult intensives and a Saturday workshop series for ages 14 and up.
Classical Story Ballet Intensive
Youth Intensive · Ages 9–12 · June 8-11
Instructed by Marian Faustino, Boulder Ballet Company Dancer
Step inside the world of classical ballet this summer! Join Boulder Ballet company dancer Marian Faustino for an immersive week-long intensive exploring the art, history, and magic of story ballet. Each day, dancers will build a strong technical foundation through ballet technique and foot strengthening, then dive deep into the storytelling elements that make classical ballet so captivating — from characters and costumes to music, pantomime, and sets. Dancers will also learn an adapted corps de ballet repertoire section to perform at an informal showing for family and friends on the final day.
Marian Faustino, Boulder Ballet Company Dancer
DAILY SCHEDULE
Drop-off 11:15am · Pick-up 4:00pm
11:30–12:00pm - Foot Strengthening
12:00–1:15pm - Ballet Technique
1:15–1:45pm - Lunch & Video Showing
1:45–2:15pm - Craft & Discussion — storyline, characters, music, costumes, sets, pantomime, and make-up
2:30–3:45pm - Repertoire — corps de ballet section adapted for skill level
3:45–4:00pm - Wrap-up & Pick-up
>> Family Showing: Parents and family members are invited to an informal mini showing on the final day of the workshop.
DETAILS
Ages 9–12
June 8–11
11:30am – 4:00pm daily
Tuition: $396
Spots are limited
Adult Intermediate / Advanced Repertory Intensive
Adult Intensive · June 8-12
Instructed by Ana Claire
Join Ana Claire for a deep dive into a chosen ballet repertoire (to be announced soon) as you strengthen your technique and performance skills. Expand your knowledge of dance and cultivate your artistry through focused ballet technique and classical repertoire.
* This workshop may be taken on flat instead of pointe as needed.
Adult Repertory Intensive
WHO IS THIS FOR?
BBS Alumni and adult dancers (Intermediate / Advanced)
Dancers outside of BBS — contact info@boulderballet.org
Summer Saturday Workshop Series
Ages 14+
Four Saturdays (June 6, June 20, July 11, August 8) · 9:30am – 3:00pm each Saturday
$155 Single Session // $500 All Four Sessions
Register for all four and save. Please contact beth@boulderballet.org to receive the 4 for $500 discount.
Contemporary Workshop
June 6 · Ages 14 to 22 · Trinity England
Trinity England is a contemporary dance artist from New York whose work explores the intersection of rigor, vulnerability, and collaboration. With early training at Ballet Long Island, Joffrey Ballet School, and Ballet Hispánico, she developed a strong technical foundation that continues to inform her evolving, inquiry-based practice. She earned her BFA in Dance, magna cum laude, from the University of the Arts in 2022.
During her time at the University of the Arts, Trinity performed in works by Doug Varone, Sara Shelton Mann, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Jesse Zaritt, Sidra Bell, Montay Romero, and Shayla-Vie Jenkins, deepening her engagement with contemporary, improvisational, and process-driven work. She went on to perform professionally with Stewart/Owen Dance from 2022–2023, where she further developed her interest in collaboration and shared authorship.
Trinity is also an educator, currently teaching at The Hideout and offering master classes with The P(Art) Project, run by Kelly Demelio. Her teaching focuses on contemporary movement, improvisation, and embodied awareness, encouraging dancers to cultivate curiosity, risk-taking, and an authentic connection to their movement.
Boulder Ballet Company Rep Workshop
June 20 · Ages 14 to 22 · Gianna Forte & Marian Faustino, Company Dancers
In this immersive day of training and rehearsal, dancers will take technique class and learn excerpts from two pieces of repertory recently performed by Boulder Ballet. Participants will have the unique opportunity to work directly with Gianna and Marian, gaining insight into the choreographers who created these works and the rehearsal process behind them.
This workshop offers dancers a rare chance to experience company repertory from the inside—learning not only the movement, but also the artistic intention and performance quality that bring the works to life.
*Pointe shoes only allowed for BSS level 6/7 or professional dancers. All other questions please email andrea@boulderballet.org.
Photo Credit: Amanda Tipton Photography
Latin Dance with Salsa & Pilates for Dancers
July 11 · Ages 14+ · Salsa with Gabriella & Carlos, with Pilates warm-up by Laura Thomas
Schedule
9:30–11:00am Pilates with Laura Thomas
This 90 minute Pilates workshop will bring awareness to your feet and ankles, and connect them to the center of your body. We'll begin with exercises to improve foot and ankle mobility, strengthen turnout, increase body awareness, and build a stable base. We will methodically ascend, integrating the legs, hips, strengthening the core, and finishing with a strong, mobile upper body. We will detail the body from the bottom up.
11:15am Intro & chat with Gabriella & Carlos
11:45am–12:30pm Individual basics
12:45–1:45pm Styling
2:00–3:00pm Partnering & choreography
Gabriela Gonzales and Carlos Cortes are professional Salsa dancers who recently partnered up to compete and perform internationally in the On2 category. In their first year together, they have placed in the finals in the professional category at every competition they’ve entered, including major events in Mexico and New York. Both are multiple-time World Champions and have spent years competing as soloists, developing strong individual styles and technical mastery. They not only teach locally at studios, but also travel to teach at dance conventions and perform worldwide, sharing their expertise and passion for Latin dance with dancers around the world.
Ballet Intensive with Special Guest
August 8 · Ana Claire with special guest from ABT
Who is this workshop for:
Int./Adv.Dancers (BBS levels 5B - 7) (5A dancers email director)
BBS Alumni and adult professional dancers 18-22 also invited
Dancers outside of BBS contact andrea@boulderballet.org
Schedule
9:30-11:00am - Ballet Technique with Ana
11:15-1:00pm - Pointe/Variations with ABT guest
1:15-3:00pm - Repertory from ABT
*This workshop can be taken on flat instead of pointe as needed.