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Adult Summer Intensive Series
Adult Ballet Intensive in Keller, Texas
This summer, North Central Ballet presents a two-week Adult Summer Intensive Series designed for adult dancers in Keller, Southlake, Fort Worth, and surrounding communities.
These structured evening programs offer serious classical training in a disciplined, professional environment.
Enrollment is limited.
Instructor: Samantha Pile, Principal Dancer
We are honored to welcome Samantha Pile as lead faculty for the Adult Summer Intensive Series.
Samantha Pile began her training at Patty Pille’s School of Dance at age 2 and was accepted into The School for Creative and Performing Arts by age 8, performing numerous leading roles. She continued her training with San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, and the English National Ballet.
At 14, she joined Cincinnati Ballet, performing extensively and appearing in the American run of the German opera Die Meistersinger.
Since joining Texas Ballet Theater in 2016, she has performed principal roles including DGV: Danse à Grande Vitesse, Tiger Lily in Alice in Wonderland, Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty, and Odette/Odile in Swan Lake. Her repertoire also includes Esmeralda pas de deux, Don Quixote, and international performances such as End of Time in Germany and guest appearances with Queensland Ballet as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker.
She currently serves as a Principal Dancer with Texas Ballet Theater.
This is the level of instruction and experience offered within the Adult Summer Intensive Series—focused, structured training led by a working professional at the height of her career.
Adult Summer Intensive
July 21–25 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Keller, Texas
Designed for former and experienced dancers, this week offers focused classical training for adults with prior ballet experience.
This is not a drop-in class. It is five consecutive evenings of structured work.
Daily Schedule
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
- 6:00–7:30 Ballet Technique
- 7:30–7:40 Break
- 7:40–8:30 Pointe
Tuesday / Thursday
- 6:00–7:30 Ballet Technique
- 7:30–7:40 Break
- 7:40–8:30 Modern / Contemporary
Participants must have prior pointe experience to participate in pointe work.
Who This Is For
- Adults with 5–7+ years of prior ballet training
- Former dancers returning to the studio
- Adults comfortable in a structured classical class
Adult Ballet Foundations Intensive
July 28–August 1 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Keller, Texas
This week is designed for adults beginning ballet or returning after time away.
Five evenings of progressive instruction will rebuild strength, coordination, and confidence in a supportive and disciplined setting.
Daily Schedule
- 6:00–7:30 Ballet Technique
- 7:30–8:30 Modern / Contemporary
Each evening builds throughout the week with emphasis on alignment, musicality, terminology, and steady technical development.
Who This Is For
- Adults new to ballet training
- Adults returning after time away
- Adults prepared for a full 2.5-hour structured class
Tuition & Enrollment
Adult Summer Intensive: $385
Adult Ballet Foundations Intensive: $250
A $50 non-refundable registration fee secures enrollment and is applied toward total tuition. The remaining balance is due July 1.
A 2.89% processing fee applies to all payments. All fees are non-refundable once paid.
Enrollment is limited to maintain a focused training environment.
Why Train at North Central Ballet?
Located in Keller, Texas, North Central Ballet has provided structured classical ballet training for over 30 years. The Adult Summer Intensive Series reflects the same standard of discipline, clarity, and artistic integrity that defines all NCB programs.
For adults seeking serious ballet training in Keller and the greater Fort Worth area, this is a focused and intentional summer offering.
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