PRIMA CLASSICAL COACHING
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Conservatory Summer Intensive
Advanced summer training for dedicated young dancers
Prima Classical Coaching’s Conservatory Summer Intensive is an advanced ballet training program designed for dedicated dancers seeking focused technical and artistic development. With two divisions — Conservatory and Young Dancer — this intensive offers age-appropriate, full-day and half-day training tracks for dancers preparing for the next stage of their classical education.
Program Snapshot
Program: Conservatory Summer Intensive
Divisions:
Conservatory Division (Full Day)
Young Dancer Division (Half Day)
Ages: 6+ (by division & placement)
Dates:
Week 1: July 27 – 31, 2026
Week 2: August 3 – 7, 2026
Schedule:
Conservatory Division: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Young Dancer Division: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Placement: Determined during the first days of the program
Location: Prima Classical Coaching, Edina, MN
About the Conservatory Summer Intensive
The Conservatory Summer Intensive is structured to challenge and inspire dancers through focused, immersive training in a professional and supportive environment.
This intensive is designed to:
Build technical precision
Develop artistic expression
Increase physical strength and endurance
Prepare dancers for the demands of Conservatory-level training
Which Level Is Right for My Child?
Conservatory Intensive offers two levels based on a dancer’s current training and experience. Placement into each level is determined by faculty recommendation to ensure safety and appropriate progression.
Placement & Training Philosophy
Placement for both divisions is determined during the initial days of the program to ensure that each dancer is training at the appropriate level.
Our faculty considers:
Technical readiness
Strength and coordination
Focus and work ethic
Long-term development goals
This process allows us to create a training environment that is both challenging and supportive for every dancer.
Conservatory Division (Full Day)
For dedicated dancers ages 9 and up
The Conservatory Division is designed for serious dancers seeking a comprehensive, full-day training experience.
This division offers an immersive curriculum that supports:
Advanced technical development
Artistic growth and musicality
Physical conditioning and endurance
Preparation for the upcoming season
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dates:
Week 1: July 27 – 31, 2026
Week 2: August 3 – 7, 2026
Tuition:
$500 per week
Classes Include:
Ballet Technique
Pointe & Pre-Pointe
Variations
Jazz & Modern
Character
Conditioning
Young Dancer Conservatory Division (Half Day)
For emerging dancers ages 6–8
Designed to nurture focused, emerging talent, the Young Dancer Conservatory Intensive is ideal for dancers who are:
Current Conservatory Track students
Aspiring to join the Conservatory program in the fall
Ready for a more structured training environment
This division offers a supportive and encouraging setting where young dancers are challenged to grow both technically and artistically.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dates:
Week 1: July 27 – 31, 2026
Week 2: August 3 – 7, 2026
Tuition:
$300 per week
Classes Include:
Ballet Technique
Jazz
Character
Conditioning
Choreography & Repertoire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program audition-based?
Placement is determined during the first days of the intensive based on faculty evaluation.
Can dancers attend only one week?
Yes. Dancers may enroll in one or both weeks.
Are pointe shoes required?
Only dancers approved for pointe will participate in pointe classes.
What should dancers wear?
Standard Conservatory uniform or solid leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. Hair in a neat bun.
What should my dancer wear?
We sell all required uniform pieces in the Prima Shop!
Twinkle Toes 1 - Light blue or lavender camisole or cap sleeve leotard
Twinkle Toes 2 - Light blue or lavender camisole or cap sleeve leotard
Boys - White t-shirt, black shorts, and black ballet slippers
*Tap shoes are required for both classes. Skirts and Twinkle Toes tutus are permitted for class.
What is the Conservatory Track?
Has your dancer been bit by the ballet bug? Take all classes offered at your dancer's level for a discounted price. More dance for a lower price? Count me in!
What are your tuition policies?
We offer 3 payment plans: monthly, semesterly, and yearly. The first and last months of tuition are due at the time of registration. For Conservatory dancers, 30 days of notice must be given to withdraw from the program and tuition must be paid for the full 30 days before the financial agreement is absolved in lieu of paying the first and last months at the time of registration (due to the higher tuition rates). Tuition can be paid by dropping a check into the lockbox at the studio or signing up for auto-pay with your credit card (subject to 3.5% convenience fee). There is a $25 late fee for any payments more than 10 days late.
Are parents required to stay?
As long as children are toilet-trained, parents are not required to stay during their child's classes. However, we would be pleased to welcome you in our lobby or cafeteria spaces with free wifi!
What are the performance opportunities?
Prima is proud to provide two high-quality performance opportunities per year to our students. Every student can audition in August to participate in The Nutcracker in December. In lieu of a recital, we do a Spring Ballet each year that all students can elect to participate in.
7385 Bush Lake Road
Edina, MN 55439
763-703-6117