Come experience a magical week exploring ballet, storytelling, costumes and more! In these Build-A-Ballet camps children will move, create, and collaborate to make a ballet performance together.

June 1-5, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lead instructor: Rachel Hewer
For 6-10 year olds

Get ready to move, groove, and hunt for the beat! K-Pop Pirouette Hunters is an exciting summer dance camp for kids who love music, movement, and imagination. Campers will enjoy upbeat music, learn new dance steps, creative games, and teamwork. We’ll end the week with a mini performance that lets every dancer shine. No experience is needed!

June 8-12, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lead instructor: Rachel Hewer
For 3–5 year-olds

Blast off into an outer space dance adventure! Designed especially for little movers, dancers will twirl like stars, jump over moon rocks, and float through space while learning fun new dance steps, musicality, and coordination through imaginative play. A sweet mini showcase wraps up the week.

June 22-26, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lead instructor: Courtney Stewart
For 3-5 year olds

Set sail on a magical dance adventure! Little dancers will twirl like mermaids, stomp like friendly pirates, and tiptoe toward hidden treasure while learning rhythm and coordination through creative movement and games. Each day is filled with imagination, music, and smiles. We’ll finish the week with a mini showcase for parents and family.

July 20-24, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lead instructor: Courtney Stewart
For 6-10 year olds

Get ready to leap, spin, and save the day! This action-packed camp helps dancers build strength, confidence, and performance skills through dynamic choreography and hero-inspired dance challenges. The week ends with an exciting mini showcase where every hero shines.

July 27-31, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Lead instructor: Courtney Stewart
For 3-5 year olds

Step into a world of wonder and imagination! Campers will dance through enchanted forests and magical lands while learning basic dance steps through creative movement and play. This will be a joyful, confidence-building experience for your little dancer. We’ll finish the week with a mini showcase for parents and family.

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

June 1 – June 12, 2026

Beyond Technique Intermediate (BTI) is a two-week intensive for students in Ballet 3-6. BTI not only refines a dancer's classical technique, but also introduces performance-oriented skills including strategies for learning choreography, how to count and interpret music, and developing stage presence. Dancers will have daily class and then dive into rehearsals to learn new and creative choreography with advanced dancers from Ballet 8 acting as mentors for the younger students. The daily schedule for this program is Monday-Friday from 10:00am-2pm. This session culminates with a brief in-studio performance.

For non-BMS students, please email Brandon at bramey@balletmemphis.org for placement.

Ballet Memphis School Summer Intensive:

Beyond Technique | 3-week Intensive | July 6-25, 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

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

Feb 08, 2026 | 2pm | Memphis, TN

Feb 15, 2026 | 2pm | Chicago, IL

Feb 22, 2026 | 2pm | Nashville, TN

Feb 22, 2026 | 2pm | St. Louis, MO

Mar 1, 2026 | 2pm | Madison, MS

Video Audition Requirements for students unable to audition in person

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!