50th Anniversary Celebration of Burklyn Ballet Theatre, July 10-12, 2026 Vermont State University | Johnson, Vermont Commemorating its 50th year of professional summer ballet...
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Burklyn is more than just ballets and memories.
A Letter of Thanks and Reflection from Jessie “Phetteplace” Parmelee Dear Joanne, I remember first meeting you. You were standing onstage at Southside Theater in...
Lexa, Counselor
Burklyn Ballet Theatre is a wonderful summer program that nurtures the whole dancer. With weekly performances, dancers have the opportunity to develop their artistry and...
Sydney H, Student
I loved working with so many different choreographers at Burklyn Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive, because they all had different styles of teaching movement. I loved...
Jayden, Student
Burklyn Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive is extremely physically demanding. Learning the best ways to heal my body and rest in short periods of time were...
Camille, Parent
Alessandro is already super excited about auditioning for Burklyn Ballet Summer Intensive this year! This past summer with the Young Men’s Program at Burklyn truly...
Penny, Student
Whenever I come to Burklyn Ballet Summer Intensive, I always feel like I grow not just in my dancing but in myself as a person....
Anna, Student
I believe that I grew a lot in regards to my approach to classes and rehearsals. I had this “lightbulb” moment where I shifted my...
Anna A, Student
My key takeaways from Burklyn Ballet’s Summer Intensive are: Work towards excellence in your dancing, not perfection. Trust yourself and your technique so that when...
Anonymous, Student
Burklyn was such a great and supportive Summer Ballet Intensive. It’s so different from any other one I’ve been to, and I wish I’d been...