5-Week Summer Ballet Program
June 21 – July 26, 2025
The program is now full and not accepting new applications.
The Summer Ballet Intensive Program
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s 5-Week Summer Ballet Program is a comprehensive experience that is dedicated to your improvement as a dancer. Through classes in ballet, pointe, men’s classes, variations, repertory, contemporary, partnering, conditioning and more, you will cultivate a better understanding of technique and artistry.
With our devoted, thoughtful, and passionate faculty, you’ll receive unparalleled training committed to your growth.
Train this summer and be challenged within a community of dancers devoted to advancing themselves at a school of distinction that is known throughout the world.
When: June 21 – July 26, 2025
While CPYB does not hold auditions for our 5-Week Pennsylvania Ballet Summer Intensive, dancers with over two years of previous ballet training ages 9-19 must submit an application for review and consideration. The application has three required photos. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and applicants are notified of their acceptance, with any applicable next steps.
Required application photos include a headshot, Croisé fourth on relevé, and First arabesque. Pointe shoes are not required for photos.
Please email info@cpyb.org with any questions and join our mailing list for notifications.
You will also find answers to additional questions on our 5-Week Summer FAQ’s.
The program is now full and not accepting new applications.
2025 Tuition / On-Campus Housing Rates
Commit before February 15th to secure 2024 pricing!
| Confirm by February 15, 2025 (same rates from 2024) | Confirm after February 15, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $3,360 | $3,560 |
| Room & Board** | $3,600 | $3,800 |
| Security Fee | $65 | $65 |
| Health & Wellness Fee** | $120 | $120 |
| Activities Fee** | $150 | $150 |
How do our rates compare to other schools?
Other schools’ 2024 rates:
| Tuition | Room & Board | |
|---|---|---|
| School of American Ballet | $3,610 | $3,890 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | $2,875 | $4,253 |
| The Rock School | $3,579 | $3,897 |
| Miami City Ballet | $3,375 | $2,650 (no meals) |
| Philadelphia Ballet | $3,580 | $4,100 |
*At the time of commitment, a non-refundable $300 deposit, and the non-refundable $65 security fee will be charged. The $300 deposit is applied towards the total tuition.
**On-Campus Housing fees are charged on May 3rd regardless of the commitment date.
Nurturing potential, the Changing Lives Scholarship Fund offers partial and full scholarships to students accepted into the 5-Week Summer Ballet Program. Click here for deadline information.
Housing
Housing is available on the beautiful campus of Dickinson College for a limited number of students who are ages 13-19 as of June 21, 2025. Housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis as confirmations are received.
Being part of the CPYB residence life community provides an invaluable complement to your training experience.
Experience
During your time with us, you’ll be able to experience a Yumiko Pop-Up and a Freed of London Pointe shoe fitting (both offered to all students attending). As well, there will a trip to HersheyPark for all residential students (a-la-carte for all non-residential students over the age of 13).
Ballet Scholarships
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet offers three ballet scholarship programs to help students make their dreams come true. Both full and partial tuition scholarships are awarded to students on a need and merit basis.
“Dear CPYB faculty and staff, Thank you so much for a fantastic three weeks! I really enjoyed all of my classes and want to personally thank all of my teachers. I learned a lot and really think my technique has improved.”
Oregon
“Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet gave me a solid foundation on which to build my career. Without the guidance of CPYB’s dedicated teachers, I would not be living my dream.”
Carrie Imler
Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer and CPYB Alumna
“This has been an enriching experience for her. All the teachers were motivating and our daughter has learned so much.”
Georgia
“The time our three children spent at CPYB has been beneficial to their dance careers.”
Massachussetts
“My child has significantly improved her technique and has thoroughly enjoyed all the classes.”
California
“My daughter is having a wonderful first week experience with you this week. She is enjoying learning about the CPYB foundations and learning from your engaging and insightful teachers.”
Virginia
“My daughter just completed the CPYB summer intensive. The program exceeded her expectations. She loved the intense focus on ballet technique and appreciated the non-competitive atmosphere of CPYB. She had many favorite teachers and made lots of new friends. The program was worth every penny, and I would highly recommend it to any young dancer who loves ballet and wants to strengthen their technique. “
Massachusetts
“Thank you for a wonderful moving in…we had a 12-hour drive to get to CPYB and lots of questions about what Rebecca was embarking on. I can tell you that our questions were well answered in your handbook and mailed materials, as well as when we arrived. The arrival and moving into the dorm was so well organized, and we were very impressed by the helpfulness of the support staff. I felt very comfortable driving back to Tennessee knowing that Rebecca was going to have a safe and wonderful summer of dance. Thank you so much for being so organized and calming my fears.”
Tennessee
“Thank you so much for your help this summer. Maris has been VERY happy at the program. I suspect you will be seeing her next summer, too!”
Pennyslvania
Payment Policy
If the full payment of tuition and/or any other CPYB 5-Week Summer Ballet Program fees along with all required forms and materials are not received by the stated deadlines, the student will be placed on a waiting list.
All payments will be processed through the credit card or bank account on file in your CPYB Family Portal. A 2.59% surcharge will be incurred for each credit card payment. CPYB accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. Debit cards and bank drafts do not have additional fees.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify their financial institution regarding limits on their account or fraud prevention. Transactions declined for any reason incur a $35 declined transaction fee.
Withdrawal Policy
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet must receive written notice of a student withdrawing from the 5-Week Summer Ballet Program through an official withdrawal form. The Parent or Guardian will be responsible for all payments due until this written notice of withdrawal is received. Verbal notification of withdrawal will not be accepted. Withdrawal forms can be requested by emailing info@cpyb.org.
Unforeseeable Disasters Policy
As we saw in 2020, there may be unforeseeable disasters that would cause CPYB to restructure and/or cancel our program(s). If CPYB were to alter its program due to an unforeseeable disaster, we will offer discounts, deferments and/or refunds at our discretion.
PLEASE NOTE: Even with an unforeseeable disaster, CPYB will not refund your application fee ($85) or one half of your non-refundable deposit ($150).
Refund and Deferment Policy
Room and Board
Refund or Deferment Option: If a student withdraws by May 1, payments made for room and board, the activities fee and the health & wellness fee for the 5-Week Summer Ballet Program can be refunded in full or deferred in full to the 5-Week Summer Ballet Program the following year. Refunds will be processed via check 30-45 days following notification of withdrawal.
After May 1, payments made for room and board, the activities fee and the health & wellness for are non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or program.
If a student must withdraw from the program due to prolonged illness or severe injury that prohibits their participation, verified by a doctor’s certificate, CPYB will consider an account credit option for the room and board, activities and health & wellness fees paid at the time of withdrawal.
Tuition:
Tuition paid is non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or program.
If a student must withdraw from the program due to prolonged illness or severe injury that prohibits their participation, verified by a doctor’s certificate, CPYB will consider an account credit option for tuition paid at the time of withdrawal.
After the 5-Week Summer Ballet Program has started, tuition paid is non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or program.
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