2026 Summer Program Schedule
DANCE CONSERVATORY
The official school of LAFAYETTE BALLET THEATRE
Program Directors: Mitzi Heath / Shannon Heath
2026 SUMMER BALLET PROGRAM
Classes for Pre-professional and Children from age 7.
SESSION 1 June
- Intermediate III: June 1 – 18
- Advanced: June 1- 18
SESSION 2 July
- Intermediate I: July 20 – 23
- Intermediate II: July 20 – 30
- Intermediate III: July 20 – 30
- Advanced: July 20 – 30
SESSION 3 August
- Intermediate I: Aug. 24 – 27
- Intermediate II: Aug. 24 – 27
- Intermediate III: Aug. 17 – 27
- Advanced: Aug. 10 – 27
MONDAY:
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate I Ballet Class
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate II Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:00 / Intermediate III Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:15 / Advanced Ballet Class
TUESDAY:
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate I Ballet Class
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate II Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:00 / Intermediate III Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:15 / Advanced Ballet Class
WEDNESDAY:
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate I Ballet Class
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate II Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:00 / Intermediate III Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:15 / Advanced Ballet Class
THURSDAY:
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate I Ballet Class
4:30 – 6:00 / Intermediate II Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:00 / Intermediate III Ballet Class
6:15 – 8:15 / Advanced Ballet Class
Intermediate I Level is appropriate for students ages 7 – 9 with previous ballet study, or currently participating in Dance Conservatory’s Levels 1 and 2.
Intermediate II Level, ages: 10 – 12 yrs. (Current Levels 3 & 4)
Intermediate III Level, ages: 13 – 15 yrs. (Current Levels 5 & 6)
Advanced Level, ages: 16 – 18 yrs. (Current Advanced I & II) requires strength and proficiency in pointe work and classical technique.
Students over the age of 19 years are not accepted in the summer program, with the exception of professional artists of Lafayette Ballet Theatre.
Acceptance into Dance Conservatory 2026 Summer Programs requires a placement class.
Please call (337) 345 – 5317, email shannon@lafayetteballettheatre.org, or contact us online for more information.