THE BALLET INTENSIVE
JULY 7TH - 9TH, 2026
The Ballet Intensive is designed for Intermediate, Pre-Professional, and Collegiate dancers ready to elevate their training. Hosted at The Studio in Cedarburg, WI—just 25 minutes from downtown Milwaukee—dancers train in two state-of-the-art studios with small class sizes that allow for individualized corrections and meaningful feedback.
Over three focused days, dancers work with faculty who are either current working professional artists or retired professional dancers, bringing real-world experience and industry insight into every class. Training emphasizes proper placement, strength, musicality, and the versatility required in today’s professional dance world.
All levels participate in Stretch & Conditioning, Ballet Technique, Contemporary Ballet, and Variations, with Pas de Deux offered to the Advanced division.
Join us for three days of growth, artistry, and professional-level development.
Faculty
Ja’ malik Artistic director of madison ballet
Andrew cribbett ASSISTANT ARTISTIC director of Eisenhower Dance
Josiah cook Company artist with Milwaukee ballet
nia davis company artist with visceral dance chicago
Intermediate Division
Ages 8 +
Prerequisite: 2+ years of consistent ballet training
Sample Schedule
9:00 am - 9:45 am Stretch & Conditioning
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ballet Class
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Variation Class
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Contemporary Ballet
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm CHOREOGRAPHIC process (optional- additional fee applies)
Registration Fee: $265 through June 1 then $300
Advanced Division
Ages 13 +
Prerequisite: 3+ years of consistent ballet training
Sample Schedule
9:00 am - 9:45 am Stretch & Conditioning
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ballet Class
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Variation Class
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Contemporary Ballet
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Choreograpghic Process
Registration Fee: $345 through June 1 then $390
July 7th - 9th, 2026
The Ballet Intensive is a program carefully designed to help dancers of Intermediate, pre-professional, and collegiate take the next step in their training and careers. Classes take place inside The Studio. with 2 newly built State-of-The-Art dance studios in Cedarburg, WI, 25 minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Thanks to our small class sizes, each dancer receives individual corrections and feedback.
Technique taught during Intensive is led by our diverse and experienced faculty who will stress proper placement, strength and musicality while incorporating the stylistic elements required in today's competitive professional dance field. Stretch & Conditioning, Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, & Variation classes will be offered to each level with the exception of Pas de Deux (Partnering) & choreographic process offered to our Advanced division only.
Water Street Dance Milwaukee body-positive approach and commitment to teaching in light of the health of the entire dancer is one of the most standout attributes of our intensive. The Intensive invites dancers to join us for 3 days of growth, exploration, and artistry.
Have questions email us Info@WaterStreetDanceMKE.com