Allison Lang by David Cooper
SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026
Welcome to Ballet Vancouver's Summer Intensive 2026, the inaugural youth engagement program of Vancouver's professional classical ballet company.
Location: Q7 Studios/Out Innerspace Dance Theatre, 77 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Our 2026 Intensive will consist of two programs - Ballet and Contemporary. Registrants can join for either or both programs. Full program and single week registration options are available.
PROGRAM 1 (TWO WEEKS) - BALLET INTENSIVE
Classes - Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Company Repertoire, Pilates, Contemporary
Week 1: July 6-10 (SCHEDULE AVAILABLE HERE)
Faculty
Joshua Beamish
Crystal Costa - Formerly of English National Ballet
Paula Cobo Botello - Ballet Vancouver artist
Renee Sigouin - Kidd Pivot & Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY artist
Noelle Young - Formerly of Toronto Dance Theatre
Week 2: July 13-17 (SCHEDULE AVAILABLE HERE)
Faculty
Joshua Beamish
Ariana Barr - Ballet Vancouver artist
Paula Cobo Botello - Ballet Vancouver artist
Noelle Young - Formerly of Toronto Dance Theatre
PROGRAM 2 (FOUR DAYS) - CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE
Classes - Contemporary, Ballet, Creation & Contemporary Repertoire
July 20-23 (SCHEDULE AVAILABLE HERE)
Faculty
Joshua Beamish
Justine Chambers - Assistant Professor (Dance), Simon Fraser University
Participants ages 9+ can participate in one or both programs. Pointe work is not required for Junior & Intermediate level students and is optional for Advanced level students. Schedules subject to change.
As we introduce Ballet Vancouver to our community, both 2026 programs will be open for registration without audition. Participants will be placed in levels with consideration to age and experience on Day 1 of each program (July 6 and July 20)