Youth Summer Intensive

Session 1: June 22-July 3, 2026

Session 2: July 6-17, 2026

N E X T S T E P S

Step 1: Accept your invitation

Before officially registering, we recommend families check out all key information about the program, including payment information and the School Handbook.

Step 2: Review Information & Register

Families must then decide which session or sessions to attend for the program.

4-weeks (both sessions): June 22 - July 17 (Classes/rehearsals held Monday-Friday)

Session 1: June 22 - July 3 (Classes/rehearsals held Monday-Friday)

Session 2: July 6 - July 17 (Classes/rehearsals held Monday-Friday)

To register, please use the link(s) sent via email. Follow the link to create an account in our family portal, or if you are a returning student, login.

Step 3: Add-ons (Housing, Excursions, Lunches)

Housing is available for students at Chatham University 3.5 miles away from PBT Studios. A bus takes students between Chatham University and PBT Studios throughout the program. Cost varies by program plus a $25 housing application fee. The 3-month installment payment plan is available and would not incur any additional fee.

Excursions are available for students if they are enrolled in a program. These are (only) open to students by session dates. Students do not need to be staying on campus to attend excursions. For further information, including a listing of excursions, costs, and how to sign up, please view the Excursions page.

All those who are NOT staying at Chatham University's campus ('commuter' students) have the option to sign up for the commuter lunch program. This add-on covers for a student to receive a catered lunch each day of the program. Meals are provided by the catering company associated with our dormitory partner. They are diverse, healthy meals that cater to all dietary needs, and are delivered directly to PBT each day of classes. Otherwise, students may pack a lunch or have lunch delivered. Students will have access to a microwave and a sink. Students will not have access to a refrigerator, so an ice pack is recommended for any meals needing refrigeration. Please note that lunches are included with Housing; students staying at the dormitory do not need to sign up for the commuter lunches.

Housing

Excursions

Lunch Add-On

Dress Code

Option 1: Leotards: Dancers may wear any solid-color leotard for class. Dancers must have a white or black leotard for the end-of-session demonstration. Tights: Flesh tone. Shoes: Flesh-tone ballet flats, pointe shoes, jazz shoes (black or flesh).

Option 2: Shirt: Dancers may wear any solid color fitted shirt for class. Dancers must have a fitted white shirt for the end-of-session demonstration. Tights: Black tights. Shoes: Black ballet flats, black jazz shoes.

Additionally, we recommend all students bring a combination lock or padlock for the dressing room lockers.

Program Costs

Students enrolling in only one of the YSI 2026 sessions can expect to pay $975. Students enrolling in both of the YSI 2026 sessions can expect to pay $1,900.

This includes a $500 tuition deposit, all tuition, and a $45 registration fee.

For those interested in the payment plan, a one-time fee of $30 will apply.

For detailed payment policies, as well as a breakdown of the payment schedule, please review the YSI Payment Information. This document must be e-signed in registration.

Daily Schedule

Students in YSI will have classes Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A 30-minute break for lunch is built into the schedule.

Curriculum & Repertoire

Dancers in this program will have classes in ballet technique, pointe, variations, and repertoire. Additionally, dancers may take classes in jazz or modern, as well as conditioning classes.

Demonstrations

Students are permitted to bring two adults and one child to the final demonstration. Children may be asked to sit on the floor or a lap for the duration of the showing.

There will not be a video or recording. The only opportunity to watch the demonstrations will be live in-person.

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