Intensive Program
Harbor July Intensive is boston-style session menu where accepted juniors choose one two-week harbor block in Portland, with separate level rows for dates, tuition, housing, placement, and final showing details.
Students are assigned to the level that best fits age, technical readiness, pointe or men's class experience, and placement-class results.
Ages 9-12
ballet foundations, character, modern, maritime stories
Ages 9-12
ballet foundations, character, modern, maritime stories
Ages 13-16
technique, pointe, partnering, repertory, music
Ages 17-22
daily company class, coaching, contemporary, audition seminars
Junior students pick one session only; apprentice candidates remain for an August extension.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 check-in | 2027-07-05 |
| Session 2 check-in | 2027-07-19 |
| Conservatory placement | 2027-07-06 |
| Harbor showcase | 2027-08-13 |
| Apprentice extension showing | 2027-08-20 |
Harbor Junior Session 1 includes ballet foundations, character, modern, maritime stories. Placement method: Registrar level review before arrival. Culminating activity: family studio day.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Harbor Junior Session 1 tuition | 1325 |
No company-sponsored housing is listed for this session.
Harbor Junior Session 2 includes ballet foundations, character, modern, maritime stories. Placement method: Registrar level review before arrival. Culminating activity: family studio day.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Harbor Junior Session 2 tuition | 1325 |
No company-sponsored housing is listed for this session.
Conservatory Intensive includes technique, pointe, partnering, repertory, music. Placement method: Registrar level review before arrival. Culminating activity: harbor showcase.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Conservatory Intensive tuition | 3775 |
| Description | Price | Location | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Families may use the public dorm guide, but only the Pier House block is sponsored by Harborlight. Eligible level: Conservatory Intensive. | 1975 | 301 Casco Pier Road, Portland, ME 04101 | Yes |
Apprentice Harbor Track includes daily company class, coaching, contemporary, audition seminars. Placement method: Placement class on first Monday. Culminating activity: apprentice showing.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Apprentice Harbor Track tuition | 3380 |
| Description | Price | Location | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Families may use the public dorm guide, but only the Pier House block is sponsored by Harborlight. Eligible level: Apprentice Harbor Track. | 1975 | 301 Casco Pier Road, Portland, ME 04101 | Yes |
Applicants should register through the official audition page and choose the program code listed beside each session. Placement is based on class observation, video review, or prior-year evaluation.
Application and audition information
Harbor July Intensive applications are due 2027-03-01. Late applications are reviewed only when space remains.
Applicants are notified within ten business days for juniors and within three weeks for apprentice-track auditions. Accepted students receive a deposit invoice and placement notes by email.
The registration fee is $70. The non-refundable enrollment deposit is 20 percent of listed tuition. Remaining tuition is refundable until May 15, 2027, minus the deposit.
Families may use the public dorm guide, but only the Pier House block is sponsored by Harborlight. Residential students under 18 must submit parent consent and travel details before arrival.