Ocean State Ballet

37 North Blossom St

East Providence, RI 02914

To audition : contact us at info@oceanstateballet.com to take a class at OSB

or send us a video audition

A single video file, no more than 10 minutes in length, containing all the elements outlined below.

• Barre work (maximum of 5 minutes; only one side needed of each combination)

Pliés, tendus, adagio, grand battements

• Center work (maximum 5 minutes)

Pirouette combination with pirouettes en-dehors and en-dedans, Adagio, Allegro combinations

• Pointe work (Ladies 12-20)

Echappés, retirés

Audition fee $20

OSB Summer Intensive 2026

Audition

Technique Summer Intensive

Ages 10-14

This program is for serious ballet students who are interested in being challenged, working on ballet technique details and improving their confidence in all styles of dance. Curriculum: ballet, pre-pointe, pointe, variations, boys technique, character, contemporary, modern, jazz, and conditioning. Throughout the duration of the intensive, students will work with various guest teachers , as well as OSB faculty.

July 13-24, 2026

Monday-Friday

9:30am-3:30pm

Tuition $550/ week

1-2 week options

Registration fee of $25

50% deposit due at the time of registration

By audition only (Audition fee $20)

Registration and deposit fees are non-refundable

$150 tuition discount if attending all 3 weeks (Technique and Variation)

Discount doesn’t apply to students on scholarship

Housing is not provided

Financial aid may be available for eligible students.

Variation Summer Intensive

Ages 10-14

A one week intensive program for ages 10-14. Variation Summer Intensive is designed for students who want to strengthen their ballet technique while learning and refining multiple ballet variations.

July 27-31, 2026

Monday-Friday

9:30am-3:30pm

Tuition $550/ week

Registration fee of $25

50% deposit due at the time of registration

By audition only (Audition fee $20)

Registration and deposit fees are non-refundable

$150 tuition discount if attending all 3 weeks (Technique and Variation)

Discount doesn’t apply to students on scholarship

Housing is not provided

Financial aid may be available for eligible students.

Repertoire Summer Intensive

Ages 13-20

This program is for serious ballet students who are interested in discovering and learning classical and contemporary repertoire. The program will include ballet technique class and multiple rehearsals to prepare for the performance that will take place at the end of the program.

In the first part of the day, dancers will focus on the classical ballet repertoire. In the last two hours of the day, a contemporary guest choreographer will be creating a new piece for the dancers. This program will be a wonderful experience of dancing with like-minded people.

August 10th-August 21st, 2026

Monday-Friday

9:30am-4:30pm

Performance on Friday, August 21st at 5 PM

Tuition $1300/ for 2 weeks

Registration fee of $25

50% deposit due at the time of registration

By audition only (Audition fee $20)

Both weeks are required for this program

Registration and deposit fees are non-refundable

Housing is not provided

Financial aid may be available for eligible students.

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