WELCOME TO SAMANTHA SHELTON BALLET TRAINING PROGRAMS
Tradition and Innovation
Offering training for pre-professional students of classical and contemporary ballet.
2020 HOLIDAY BALLET INTENSIVE
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Whether your goal is to learn new skills, gain extra training, or get coaching for auditions and competitions, Samantha Shelton Ballet Training Programs is the perfect place to build the foundation. We’re dedicated to teaching the skills and providing the hands-on experience necessary for successful futures, both personally and professionally. Take a look through our site to learn more.
NEWS
From success stories about our students and faculty members to program updates and events, our site makes it easy for you to stay informed about the latest happenings. Read the latest stories below.
MASTER CLASSES AT DUKE UNIVERSITY
Artistic director, Samantha Shelton, was invited to Duke University to teach ‘master classes via the ABT Studio Company’s three-year residency program.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Pre-professional training program, Monday through Friday, 1 to 3:30 PM, intermediate/advanced ballet technique and pointe.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
SAMANTHA SHELTON
Samantha Shelton, Artistic Director of Samantha Shelton Ballet Training Programs, is currently a National Adjudicator for the American Ballet Theatre National Audition Tour and on faculty for the ABT Summer Intensives at the University of Texas-Austin. Most, recently, she was invited teach master classes at Houston Ballet and Duke University. She received her MFA (Dance) from the University of Michigan.
“We know who we are, but know not what we may be”
William Shakespeare
REQUIEM
Contemporary Ballet Solo Choreographed by Samantha Shelton, Danced by Ellie Everhart at YAGP Chicago 2020

THREE FOR VIVALDI
Choreographed by Samantha Shelton, danced by three of her students: Victoria VanderPlas, Carly Sisoy and O'Malley Ferguson.

SAMANTHA SHELTON BALLET TRAINING PROGRAMS
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1659 W. Hamlin Rd
Rochester Hills, Michigan
586-996-2951