2026 Summer Ballet Intensive and Junior Summer Intensive will take place June 8th to 19th, 2026.
Two weeks of elite instruction in Classical Ballet, Pointe (Inter/Advanced students), Contemporary, Jazz, African Dance, Pirouettes & Jumps, Classical Variations, Repertoire , Stretch & Strengthen.
2026 faculty:
- Sofia Albers (San Francisco Ballet)
- Antonia Deprey (Miami City Ballet)
- Leslie Larson (Ballet West)
- Michael Lowe (Oakland Ballet, Menlowe Ballet)
- Holly Marrow (Ballet San Jose)
- Tatum Quinonez (Alonzo King LINES Ballet)
- Erin Yarbrough (Smuin Contemporary Ballet)
- African Dance with Mr. Pope Flynn
- Seabright Advisors College Consultants
Master classes are Monday-Friday each week, 9:00am to 4:30pm each day.
Daily schedule
9:00-9:30 Student Drop Off & Warm Up
9:30-11:00 Classical Ballet Technique
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:15 Pointe Technique or Classical Variations (Intermediate & Advanced students) or Variations (Juniors)
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Class*
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:15 Class*
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 Class*
*Contemporary, Repertoire, Pirouettes & Jumps, Stretch & Strengthen, African Dance
Students may register for one, two or both weeks. $995 per week due at time of registration. Please contact karina@menloparkacademyofdance.com for payment questions. No pro-rating or refunds.
Junior Intensive – levels 4 & 5
Summer Intensive – Intermediate & Advanced
Placement at the discretion of the Intensive Directors.
And new this year… Special sessions by Seabright Advisors college consultants. Seabright Advisors is a specialized college planning and career advising firm that helps students identify their passions, develop application essays, create art portfolios, and navigate career planning. Parents welcome to attend these sessions.
Thank you for your support of Menlo Park Academy of Dance!
Sarah-Jane Measor & Michael Lowe
MPAD Summer Intensive Directors
