Receive world-class ballet instruction from master teachers.
Smith College, MA
The program is designed for dancers to achieve individual progress in ballet and contemporary dance training through a strong focus on clarity of technique, increased strength, and a deeper understanding of individual artistic potential and musicality. Ballet and contemporary classes are conducted in groups and organized by age and levels.
Curriculum Overview
Summer workshop dance students will be taught by Master Instructors from world-renown companies. (View our Summer Faculty.)
The student curriculum includes the following:
- Ballet
- Pointe
- Variations
- Technique class
- Contemporary
- Repertoire and master classes
- Character dance
- Choreography and improvisation
- Body conditioning
- Ballet History
- Nutrition Class
- Performance opportunity
All students will receive an official certificate for completing the Vaganova training program and a ballet photography portfolio.
2026 Special Guest Announcement: Andrei Bossov
Former artistic director of the Bossov Ballet Theatre, actor, and author specializing in ballet technique, partnering, and choreography; author of Duets in Classical Ballet: Partnering’s Technique from A to Z.
2026 Program Dates
Session 1: June 22 – July 4 (2-week program)
Arrival: Sunday, June 21, (10:00am to 5:00pm)
Departure: Saturday, July 4th, (10:00am to 3:00pm)
Session 2: July 6 – August 1 (4-week program)
Arrival: Sunday, July 5th, (10:00am to 5:00pm)
Departure: Saturday, August 1st, (10:00am to 3:00pm)
Transportation provided to and from the airport:
$95.00 from BDL (Hartford, CT)
$200.00 from Boston (Logan Airport)
Tuition
2-week program ($3,950) and 4-week program ($7,350) includes…
- Classes
- Housing
- 3 meals a day
- 24/7 chaperone supervision
- Field trips
Financial assistance available. Please contact us, we will be happy to work with you!
Non-refundable deposit of $500 is due by February 15th; full tuition is due by April 15th.
February 1st program sign-up includes a 5% discount on tuition.
Payment methods
- Please make checks payable to:
Cosmopolitan Ballet Theatre
28 Owen Drive
Amherst, MA 01002 - or PayPal: CBTUSA12@gmail.com
- or Venmo: @Irina-Vakhromeeva
Facilities
Smith College, Massachusetts
- Address: 10 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01063
- The closest airport is Bradley International (BDL). It is served by most major airlines and located about 35 miles south of Northampton near Hartford, CT or Boston Logan airport (BOS).
- Housing:
- CBT Summer intensive provides dormitory-style housing to all accepted Summer intensive students, located at the historical and prestigious Smith College, Massachusetts.
- Dining:
- CBT students will take their meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner at the cafeteria located at Smith College campus.
- Meals are served cafeteria-style. Dinners are responsible for busing their own dishes. Menus include fresh cuisine prepared by college staff. Fresh fruit, salad bars and vegetarian items are included at all meals. Dining Services is committed to supporting area farmers by purchasing as much local produce as possible, and summer time offers many exciting options.
- Smith Access Card:
- Students will be provided with Smith Access Card. This multifunctional, customized card will be programmed for access the house, ballet studio, athletic facilities, dining hall, library.
- Wireless Internet:
- Smith College provides wireless internet access.
- Select the Connect25Smith wireless network
- When prompted for password, enter: sophiasmith
- What to bring:
- Double and single rooms are simple with a bed, table, desk, chairs, closet and overhead light.
- Linens include pillows, blanket, sheets, bath towels and wash cloths.
- Note:
- CBT chaperones live on-site with students.
- Modern laundry room located in the house.
- Department of Public Safety officers patrol campus.
- Photos:
Schedule & Activities
Typical Weekday Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast at cafeteria
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am: Ballet/Pointe
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch
- 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Partnering/Variations/Repertoire
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm: Character Dance/Acting
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Contemporary/Body Conditioning
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Fine Art Class
- 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm: Free Time
- 10:00 pm: Lights Out
Weekend Activities/Field Trips
- Field trip to New York City and Boston, Broadway Show, visiting the Statue of Liberty or Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and more…
- Boston (Harvard Museum of Natural History + Harvard Art Museum)
- Ballet photography session for student portfolios