For questions, email Brandon Ramey at bramey@balletmemphis.org.

Ballet Memphis School Summer Intensive:

Beyond Technique | 3-week Intensive | July 2026

Beyond Technique is a one-of-a-kind program for advanced dancers that prioritizes both technical excellence and performance artistry. Unlike conventional summer intensives, which focus on repetitive technique classes, this program models a professional company's daily structure, providing authentic career preparation.

Students train with Ballet Memphis School faculty, company dancers, rehearsal directors, and Artistic Director Steven McMahon. They learn acclaimed repertoire and perform classical and contemporary works, developing as complete artists rather than solely as technicians.

Key features include small-group coaching, hands-on experience with the company's distinctive choreographic style, and a culminating public performance, preparing advanced students for professional careers while developing their unique artistic voices.

Program Highlights:

• Daily training modeled on the schedule and rigor of a professional dance company

• Instruction from professional dancers who bring real-world experience to every class

• Learning repertoire from Ballet Memphis's acclaimed performances

• Direct coaching from Ballet Memphis rehearsal directors and Artistic Director Steven McMahon

• Small-group sessions for personalized artistic development

• Culminating public performance showcasing students' growth

Video Audition Requirements

Videos should be submitted through Dance Apply. The last day to submit a video audition is April 12.

Please submit a headshot, a photo of the dancer in first arabesque, and a video (no longer than 10 minutes). The video should show your full body at all times and include only the applicant. Performance footage or variations will not be accepted.

Barre (short combinations showing one side only)

· Pliés
· Tendus
· Adagio
· Grand battements

Center (showing both sides)

· Adagio
· Waltz/pirouettes: include en dehors and en dedans turns
· Medium allegro: include glissades, assemblés, jetés, sissonnes, batterie, etc.
· Grand allegro

Men’s technique

· Tours en l’air

Pointe Work (ladies only)

· A relevé combination (Relevés, Échappés, Retirés, ballonés, etc)
· A combination on the diagonal using turning steps (piqué turns, châinés, soutenu turns, etc.)

Audition Dates/Times (additional dates/locations TBD):

Feb 01, 2026 | 2pm | St. Louis, MO

Feb 08, 2026 | 2pm | Memphis, TN

Feb 15, 2026 | 2pm | Chicago, IL

Feb 22, 2026 | 2pm | Nashville, TN

To take advantage of what the amazing city of Memphis has to offer, we will take special weekend excursions to places including the world class Memphis Zoo and Redbirds Stadium.