Intensive Program
A five-to-six week intensive in New Orleans for dancers seeking concentrated classical technique, repertory, contemporary practice, conditioning, and audition preparation with Blue Meridian Ballet faculty.
Students are assigned to the level that best fits age, technical readiness, pointe or men's class experience, and placement-class results.
Ages 9-12
ballet, jazz, rhythm studies, character
Ages 13-18
technique, pointe, contemporary, jazz, repertory
Ages 17-22
company class, coaching, repertory, festival audition prep
Ages 18-28
paid-gig repertory prep, staging, musicality
Bayou Junior includes ballet, jazz, rhythm studies, character. Placement method: Registrar level review before arrival. Culminating activity: family studio share.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Bayou Junior tuition | 1280 |
No company-sponsored housing is listed for this session.
Meridian Senior Intensive includes technique, pointe, contemporary, jazz, repertory. Placement method: Registrar level review before arrival. Culminating activity: Crescent showcase.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Meridian Senior Intensive tuition | 3925 |
| Description | Price | Location | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian House is company-sponsored for summer and trainee dancers Eligible level: Meridian Senior Intensive. | 2850 | 308 Crescent Wharf, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Yes |
Trainee Summer Placement includes company class, coaching, repertory, festival audition prep. Placement method: Placement class on first Monday. Culminating activity: trainee placement showing.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Trainee Summer Placement tuition | 2850 |
| Description | Price | Location | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian House is company-sponsored for summer and trainee dancers Eligible level: Trainee Summer Placement. | 2850 | 308 Crescent Wharf, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Yes |
Festival Repertory Week includes paid-gig repertory prep, staging, musicality. Placement method: Placement class on first Monday. Culminating activity: festival callback.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Festival Repertory Week tuition | 900 |
No company-sponsored housing is listed for this session.
Applicants should register through the official audition page and choose the program code listed beside each session. Placement is based on class observation, video review, or prior-year evaluation.
Application and audition information
Blue Meridian Ballet Summer Intensive applications are due February 18, 2027. Late applications are reviewed only when space remains.
Applicants are notified within three weeks of the audition or video review. Accepted students receive a deposit invoice and placement notes by email.
The non-refundable enrollment deposit is 20 percent of listed tuition. Remaining tuition is refundable until May 15, 2027, minus the deposit.
Meridian House is company-sponsored for summer and trainee dancers; festival artists receive hotel referrals only. Residential students under 18 must submit parent consent and travel details before arrival.