Brown Girls Do Ballet® Summer Dance Intensive
Presented in collaboration with
Cosmopolitan Dance Theatre
Join us for an unforgettable week of dance, community, and culture in Fort Worth, Texas! The Brown Girls Do Ballet® Summer Dance Intensive is designed for dancers ages 4–17 to refine their technique, explore new styles, and grow in confidence—all in an encouraging, affirming space.
📅 Dates:
May 27–31, 2025
📍 Locations:
Two Fort Worth locations, hosted by Brown Girls Do Ballet and Cosmopolitan Dance Theatre.
Full location details will be provided upon registration.
🎟 Cost:
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we’re proud to offer subsidized pricing for this year’s
Summer Intensive—making it more accessible for dancers to participate and grow.
$50 per student for ages 4-7 w/many partial tuition scholarships available
$185 per student for ages 8-17 w/many full tuition scholarships available
(No audition required unless applying for a scholarship)
⏰ Class Times by Age Group
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in and get settled.
Tiny Dancers Ages 4–7
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ages 8–11
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages 12–17
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🩰 Program Levels
Dancers will be placed into age-based levels for age-appropriate instruction:
Level I: Ages 4–7
Level II: Ages 8–12
Level III: Ages 13–17
Each group will participate in daily classes taught by professional instructors and guest teaching artists.
💃🏾Curriculum Includes:
Ballet
Jazz
Modern
Contemporary
🎓 Scholarship Information:
Scholarships are available for all students demonstrating financial need.
✨ Scholarship Deadline:
Audition videos and required materials must be submitted by May 5, 2025 by 6pm CST.
Recipients will be notified by May 15, 2025.
📋 Scholarship Application Requirements:
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Video Submission
* Please include the following in your video: (Ages 4-7) uploaded to an unlisted/private YouTube link
Start with a brief introduction stating your name, age, years of training, and current school (if applicable).
* Arabesque
* Barre work (Plié, Tendu, Grand Battement en croix)
* Sauté
* Chassé
* Wild card submission for your genre of choice. (Optional)
* If you would like to be considered for a featured solo in the end of Intensive showcase, please submit a video of the classical variation you would want to be featured. (Optional)
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Video Submission
* Please include the following in your video: (Ages 8-11) uploaded to an unlisted/private YouTube link
Start with a brief introduction stating your name, age, years of training, and current school (if applicable).
* First Arabesque
* Barre work
* Adagio (one side)
* Center work
* Small jumps (sauté, changement, pas de chat)
* Medium and/or big jumps/leaps (assemblé, grand jeté)
* Pirouettes (single pirouette close in fourth and fifth)
* Wild card submission for your genre of choice. (Optional)
* If you would like to be considered for a featured solo in the end of Intensive showcase, please submit a video of the classical variation you would want to be featured. (Optional)
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Video Submission
* Please include the following in your video: (Ages 12-17)
Time Max: 12 Minutes uploaded to an unlisted/private YouTube link . Start with a brief introduction stating your name, age, years of training, and current school (if applicable).
* First Arabesque
* Barre work
* Adagio (one side)
* Center work
* Small jumps
* Medium and/or big jumps/leaps (grand jeté etc.)
* Pirouettes (center or diagonal; any combination)
* Pointe work (girl applicants if trained; any combination including pirouettes, pique arabesque and an extension of your choice)
* Wild card submission for your genre of choice. (Optional)
* If you would like to be considered for a featured solo in the end of Intensive showcase, please submit a video of the classical variation you would want to be featured. (Optional)
📝 Ready to Register?
Spots are limited! Registration is now open for dancers of all experience levels. Secure your place in this inspiring, high-energy summer experience.
Questions?
Email us at info@browngirlsdoballet.com
We can’t wait to dance with you!