Pas de Deux Intensive
Partnering is a vital skill for any professional dancer, but many schools cannot train their students in classical pas de deux and their dancers are overlooked for professional positions.
July 27 - August 1, 2025
In this program, you will:
fine-tune your partnering knowledge
work on complicated techniques and lifts
gain confidence for classes, rehearsal and the stage
receive strength training classes for both men and women
study iconic classical and contemporary pas de deux, including the variations and coda
Showcase for parents and peers at the end of the week to display all that you have learned
Looking for more reasons to attend?
This is an exclusive program with only 22 spots open to students ages 15-24. Please indicate on your audition registration if you would like to be considered for this program. The male-to-female ratio will be limited so as to give everyone an opportunity to study in-depth.
*Dancers must attend either all five weeks or the last two weeks of Ballet 5:8’s Summer Intensive.
The intensive will run 9:15 -3:30PM daily.
Audition Registration
Students must audition to be considered.
2024 Faculty - 2025 Coming Soon!
Ballet 5:8 faculty, all current or former professional dancers, are joined by world class guest instructors for summer programs. Together they bring ample technical knowledge and professional performing experience to their classrooms.
Guest Faculty Jon Upleger
Jon Upleger began his formal training under the direction of Petrus Bosman and David Keener at the Virginia School of the Arts. Upon graduation, he joined Nashville Ballet in 2000.
During his time at Nashville Ballet, Upleger has performed roles from such varied repertoire as Romeo in Romeo & Juliet, Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, Albrecht in Giselle, Prince Desire in Sleeping Beauty, Prince Charming in Cinderella, the Sugar Plum Cavalier in Nashville’s Nutcracker and Dracula in Paul Vasterling’s Dracula.
Tuition & Fees
Summer Intensive tuition and housing package fees are separate. Tuition deposits are due in full at the time of registration.
Pas de Deux Intensive Housing
Chaperoned Summer Intensive Housing is available for Pas de Deux Intensive participants. Housing includes Ballet 5:8 chaperones, meals, transportation between the hotel and studios.
Scholarships
Due to the exclusivity of the Pas de Deux Intensive program, Merit Scholarships are not available.
Financial aid scholarships require an application (see additional information below). Applications need to be submitted between November 1 - February 28.