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11 Years
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Premier Ballet Training for Male Dancers in Cary, NC
Founded in 2015, Boys Ballet Summer Intensive (BBSI) has established itself as a premier pre-professional ballet training program exclusively for male dancers. Our decade-long commitment to nurturing talent is reflected in our world-class faculty, which includes principal dancers and esteemed educators from renowned ballet companies. We provide personalized instruction in a supportive environment, emphasizing technical excellence, artistic growth, and professional development. Our rigorous curriculum combines classical ballet technique with specialized classes in partnering, variations, and conditioning, tailored to address the unique needs of male dancers. With a proven track record of producing technically proficient and artistically expressive dancers, BBSI has become a trusted institution in the ballet community.Our alumni have secured positions in major ballet companies worldwide, testament to the effectiveness of our training methodology. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards through our structured audition process, comprehensive dress code, and injury withdrawal policies. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we ensure accessibility through tax-deductible donations and scholarship opportunities. Our facility at International Ballet Academy in Cary, North Carolina, provides state-of-the-art training spaces with optimal learning conditions. Through our annual gala celebrations and performance opportunities, we foster professional networking and career advancement for emerging male ballet artists.
Services
Ballet Technique
Partnering Classes
Weight Training
Variations Repertoire
Ballet History
Conditioning
Stretch Classes
Informational Seminars
Acting Workshops
Performance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer decade-specific expertise in male ballet training
- Our faculty includes principal dancers from major ballet companies
- We provide personalized instruction with limited class sizes
- Our alumni network connects dancers to professional opportunities
- We maintain state-of-the-art facilities with specialized dance infrastructure
What people say
Technical growth
Exceptional instructors
Supportive environment
Lifelong friendships
Professional connections
Services
Ballet Technique
Core ballet instruction focusing on classical technique development. Classes emphasize proper alignment, technical precision, and artistic expression. Students receive individualized corrections in limited-size groups. Curriculum adapts to varying skill levels from intermediate to advanced dancers. Daily sessions build progressive mastery of male-specific ballet requirements.
Partnering Classes
Specialized instruction in pas de deux and ensemble partnering techniques. Focus on safe lifting mechanics, spatial awareness, and synchronized movement. Classes develop trust and communication between dance partners. Includes practical application of partnering skills in performance contexts. Taught by experienced principal dancers with professional stage experience.
Weight Training
Conditioning program designed specifically for male dancers' physical demands. Focus on building core strength, muscular endurance, and injury prevention. Incorporates resistance bands and bodyweight exercises tailored to ballet requirements. Teaches proper form for dance-specific movements. Includes personalized resistance level assessments for optimal training benefits.
Performance Coaching
Comprehensive training in stagecraft, performance technique, and artistic interpretation. Covers repertoire preparation, stage presence, and character development. Includes mock performances and feedback sessions. Develops professional skills for auditions and company transitions. Integrates ballet history and contextual understanding for authentic performance.
Audition Preparation
Structured program teaching audition techniques and professional presentation skills. Covers photo/video submission requirements and in-person audition protocols. Provides guidance on portfolio development and career planning. Includes faculty mentorship for post-training opportunities. Focuses on building confidence and professional demeanor for competitive auditions.
People
Jeffrey Rogers
Principal Teacher
Former Principal Dancer with Ballet West, recipient of Princess Grace Foundation Award. Master teacher with extensive experience at Ballet West Academy and YAGP. Specializes in classical technique and professional development.
Rubn Martn
Artistic Director
Former Principal Dancer with San Francisco Ballet and English National Ballet. Educator with teaching experience at ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. Appointed Director of International Ballet Academy in 2025.
Patrick Frenette
Soloist Instructor
Soloist with American Ballet Theatre since 2014. BBSI co-founder with teaching experience since 2016. Recipient of Senior Grand Prix award at Youth America Grand Prix regional competitions.
Emma Lee Frenette
Artistic Director
Certified ABT National Training Curriculum teacher. Artistic Director of BBSI since 2016. Former Ballet Mistress at International Ballet Academy. Choreographer with international film festival credits.
Jock Soto
Master Educator
Former NYCB principal dancer with 34-year professional career. Faculty member at School of American Ballet for 19 years. Recognized for developing successful training methodologies for male dancers.
Questions
What age groups does BBSI accept?
BBSI accepts male dancers aged 9-20 for regular sessions and 11-20 for the gala week. Partnering workshops are for ages 12-18.
What training components are included?
Program includes ballet technique, variations, partnering, weight training, conditioning, ballet history, acting, and informational seminars with industry professionals.
How are instructors selected?
Faculty members are internationally recognized principal dancers and educators from major ballet companies like American Ballet Theatre and San Francisco Ballet.
What performance opportunities exist?
Annual gala celebration features choreography by faculty and guest artists, with participation from professional dancers and alumni.
What facilities are available?
Three studios with marley flooring, basket-weave subfloors, and natural lighting at International Ballet Academy in Cary, NC.
Reviews (3)
Charene Bartlett
Jul 24, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
BBSI is wonderful ballet training in technique, partnering, variations, fitness and health and more! The faculty and staff are amazing, caring and nurturing! My son looks forward to it every summer!! I highly recommend this program!!
BBSI is wonderful ballet training in technique, partnering, variations, fitness and health and more! The faculty and staff are amazing, caring and nurturing! My son looks forward to it every summer!! I highly recommend this program!!
Lisa Lecamu
Jul 24, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
My son has participated in this intensive for several years. It remains the best experience to finish off the summer. Highly respected instructors, low student to instructor ratio,encouraging staff and directors makes for quality training in a supportive environment.
My son has participated in this intensive for several years. It remains the best experience to finish off the summer. Highly respected instructors, low student to instructor ratio,encouraging staff and directors makes for quality training in a supportive environment.
K. A. M. M.
Jul 23, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
BBSI has been an invaluable experience for my son. Besides the excellent world-class teachers, it is a safe place full of respect and inspiration. The connections and friendships made at BBSI have helped both my son and me navigate the male side of ballet.
BBSI has been an invaluable experience for my son. Besides the excellent world-class teachers, it is a safe place full of respect and inspiration. The connections and friendships made at BBSI have helped both my son and me navigate the male side of ballet.
