International Residential Summer Dance Intensive 2027
now receiving applications!
Sponsored by Cecchetti Ballet Australia Inc. (Victorian Branch)
Dates: Sunday 10 January – Saturday 16 January 2027
Venue: Ormond College, University of Melbourne, College Crescent, Parkville VIC
Experience an inspiring week of full-time dance at the University of Melbourne’s beautiful Ormond College, working with leading professional teachers and students from Australia and overseas.
Students will participate in classes suited to their individual standard, providing a wonderful opportunity to learn and dance alongside students studying a variety of dance methods and styles.
About the Program
Students participate in four 1.5-hour classes each day, together with choreographic workshops in the evenings. All classes are taught by leading professional teachers with years of training in their recognised field of expertise.
Classes include:
Classical
Contemporary
Character Dance
Repertoire
Musical Theatre
Jazz
What's Included
A range of nutritious meals are available for students to choose from, with all diets catered for.
Where possible, students 12 years of age and under will stay in twin rooms. Students 13 years and upwards will have single room accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
11 years of age on 10 January 2027
Working on Grade 5 syllabus or higher of a recognised method of ballet
The Venue
Melbourne University’s beautiful Ormond College is now 145 years old with cloistered walkways, courtyards and gardens. The magnificent dining hall has vaulted oregon beams and stained glass windows. Each class is held in one of four large dance studios with tarkett. All studios are on campus.
Package Cost
Fees include full accommodation (bedding, towels etc), all meals and tuition (all classes)
Full Rate: $1250 (in full)
OR: Deposit $750
Payment 2 $250 by 1 December 2026
Payment 3 $250 by 10 January 2027
Contact / Enquiries
Phone: Sandra Allan OAM - 0412 589 407
Phone: Nina Dungan - 03 9592 2463
Email: summerdanceintensive@yahoo.com
Submit your Application to reserve your place in 2027
Please note: Limited places are available at each level
Prompt application is encouraged