Classes, Camps, Workshops and Intensive
Summer 2026 at Ballet Virginia will offer a full assortment of dance options! From weekday evening classes to Saturday sessions mirroring the academic year, plus creatively focused daytime summer programs, there’s something for everyone. Our programs provide rigorous and age-appropriate instruction in ballet and diverse dance genres, accompanied by performance opportunities.
We’ve reworked the schedule to make fitting dance training into your summer easier than ever! Take a look at the NEW dates for various camps and workshops plus drop-in or punch card rates for classes.
Summer Classes 2026
Ballet Virginia’s evening and Saturday class sessions will be from July 6 to August 1. Create your own schedule or sign up for all four weeks with drop-in rates or punch cards.
Children’s Program: For ages 18 months to approximately 9 years old on Saturdays
Lower School Program: For Ballet Virginia Levels 1 through 4
Upper School Program: For Ballet Virginia Levels 5 through BVII
Adult Program: For ages 16 and up
Summer Intensive 2026
Our full-day Summer Intensive is for serious dancers interested in pre-professional training. The Summer Intensive runs from August 10 to August 14 for Upper School and BVII students. Classes will include ballet, pointe, variations, repertoire and modern plus performance opportunities.
All current Ballet Virginia Upper School students are welcome. BVII dancers must attend. New students must have advanced training and send a photo in first arabesque on pointe to academy@balletvirginia.org to be considered for the Summer Intensive.
Summer Camps
Ballet Virginia’s Storybook Camps offer exciting experiences in dance, choreography and story creation plus costume and set design for ages 4 to 7. These half-day camps end with a newly created “Storybook” ballet performance!
- Storybook Camp 1 – June 22 to June 26 in Norfolk
- Storybook Camp 2 – July 6 to July 10 in Virginia Beach
- Storybook Camp 3 – July 20 to July 24 in Norfolk
Try something new! Sign up for Musical Theater Camp at Ballet Virginia’s Beach Studio. The camp will run from 9 AM to 3 PM and feature Broadway style dancing, singing, acting and theater games. The week will end with an in-studio show.
- Musical Theater Camp – July 27 to July 31 in Virginia Beach for ages 7 and up
Summer Workshops
Young dancers will be immersed in a focused environment led by Ballet Virginia’s artistic staff and professional dancers. Through a combination of ballet, pre-pointe, pointe, conditioning, modern, and other specialized classes, students will improve their technique, strength, artistry, and self-confidence. Each week concludes with a performance.
Workshop 1 – July 6 to July 10 for current Levels 1 through 4 or ages 8 to 14 in Norfolk from 9 AM to 5 PM
Workshop 2 – August 3 to August 7 for current Levels 3 and up in Norfolk from 9 AM to 5 PM
Jr. Workshop – July 13 to July 17 for ages 7 to 12 or Ballet B to Level 2 in Virginia Beach from 9 AM to 3 PM.
NEW! Jr. Workshop – July 27 to July 31 for ages 7 to 12 or Ballet B to Level 2 in Norfolk from 9 AM to 3 PM.
New students, please call 757-446-1401 for placement.
Adult Dance Camp
A camp just for adult ballet dancers! Taught by BV faculty with convenient hours for busy lives at our Norfolk location. Each day will offer dance conditioning and technique classes along with experiences in classical choreography and other genres of dance in a fun and supportive environment. All levels welcome.
August 12 to 14 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM and August 15 from 9 AM to Noon in Norfolk.