PROGRAMS
SUMMER INTENSIVE

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AGES 11-ADULT  |  ALL LEVELS
  JULY 13-31, 2026
   Monday – Friday  |  9:15am-4:45pm
 

This program is a distinct opportunity for dancers of any level to cultivate their technical skills and enrich their understanding and appreciation of the art form. Our program attracts dancers from a large geographic area, both national and international. Primary emphasis is always placed on correct alignment, musicality, and a graded approach to material so that the dancers extend their skills in a balanced way, without injury. At MSB, we prepare dancers to go on in their training in many forms of dance.

TAKE 1, 2, 3, OR A COMBINATION OF WEEKS.
  WEEK 1  |  JUL 13–17
  WEEK 2  |  JUL 20-24

BALLET + RELATED DISCIPLINES

With MSB & Guest Faculty
During the first week of training, students will participate in highly individualized ballet classes, modern technique classes, and other related disciplines.

  SAMPLE SCHEDULE*

MONDAY-FRIDAY
9:15-9:30am
9:30-10:30am

10:45-12:15am
12:15pm-1:15pm
1:15-2:30pm
2:30-3:45pm
3:45-4:45pm

 
Check-in + Warm Up

Pilates
Ballet or Modern
Lunch Break
Ballet or Modern
Pointe or Variations
Related Disciplines (ex: Jazz)

*The daily schedule is subject to change.

  WEEK 3  |  JUL 27-31

FOCUS ON TECHNIQUE  AND

CHOREOGRAPHY  

Week 3 will focus on choreography, followed by a performance.

PERFORMANCE
  |  Saturday, August 1 TBD

  SAMPLE SCHEDULE*

MONDAY-FRIDAY
9:15-9:30am
9:30-11:00am

11:00am-12:00pm
12:00-1:00pm
1:00-4:45pm*

 
Check-in + Warm Up

Ballet or Modern
Choreography
Lunch Break
Choreography + Rehearsals

*The daily schedule is subjext to change.  Some days may end later than 4:45pm.

 
OUR LOCATION
An orange sky stretches over the black silhouette of the Marblehead shore

MARBLEHEAD, MA (U.S.A.)

Photo by Joseph Puleo

Few places offer the cultural richness and sheer beauty of New England in the summertime. Our region has served as the backdrop and inspiration for countless artists for hundreds of years. To this day, Marblehead and the neighboring North Shore towns of Massachusetts are where many artists, dancers, authors and historians choose to call home. In addition to strolling the many quaint galleries, studios and boutiques in town, students may use their free time to visit some of the following local treasures:

 
TESTIMONIALS
GraphicMSB is an exceptional place with very kind people. There we found friends and trustworthy people willing to take care of our daughter Karina. When we saw the performance the last day of intensive, we noticed her growth was incredible. At that moment, we knew Paula and the studio were special. Paula takes the time to make sure every student understands how to do things the right way, and she does it from the heart. Our most sincere gratitude to Paula and the MSB family. Hope to see you all next summer!

GREG + CRISTINA TEJERA
Parents of Student Dancer Karina  |  Miami, FL

Graphic I am so thankful to have a mentor like Paula Shiff. We work really hard in the summer intensive, and it’s a lot of fun. I can see a lot of improvement in myself just in 3 weeks. I can’t wait for the next intensive!

LUCAS FREEMAN
Dancer  |  Miami, FL

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Graphic  I got up in the morning and COULDN’T WAIT to go to class… MSB’s Summer Intensive opened doors for me in my dancing.

JENNIE EDWARDS
Dancer  |  Marblehead, MA

 
MORE INFORMATION 
CONTACT US

(781) 631-6262
msb@havetodance.com

115 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
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