BURKLYN BALLET THEATRE, INC.

What BURKLYN BALLET THEATRE, INC. does

Burklyn Ballet Theatre, Inc. is a private nonprofit performing arts education organization founded in 1976 and operationally based on the Vermont State University - Johnson campus in Johnson, Vermont. The company runs an immersive summer intensive ballet program designed to mirror the rhythm of a professional ballet company rather than a conventional showcase-style program. Its flagship Burklyn Ballet Theatre program delivers three or more daily technique classes (ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, contemporary, jazz, variations) along with daily rehearsals, culminating in weekly public performances at the 500-seat Dibden Center for the Arts. The program suite has expanded to include tiered Intermediate and Intermediate II tracks, a Choreographic Project, a Young Men's Program, and an Edinburgh, Scotland Connection for international exposure.

Performances are staged every Saturday at 8pm during the late-June to early-August season and are simultaneously live-streamed via YouTube, with recorded performances distributed through Vimeo On Demand. The customer base consists of individual young ballet dancers seeking professional-level summer training; prospective students apply directly through an audition and Google Forms registration process, with no third-party distribution. Tuition is all-inclusive (housing and meals), but pricing details are gated behind a password-protected document library and are not publicly disclosed. The organization markets primarily through Instagram, Facebook, email newsletters, and earned press in dance publications including The Dance Enthusiast, Broadway World, Newport Daily Express, and Dance Teacher Magazine.

Revenue mechanics are based on summer intensive tuition, supplemented by Vimeo On Demand/DVD sales and the donations typical of a nonprofit arts organization. Leadership is founder-family operated, with Joanne Whitehill as Artistic Director and Angela Whitehill as Director; Angela Whitehill received the 2012 Dance Teacher Award from Dance Teacher Magazine. The company operates with a core staff of 7 and partners with Harlequin Floors as a flooring vendor. In 2026, Burklyn is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala dinner, public rehearsals, and classes scheduled for July 10-12 at Vermont State University.

Name

BURKLYN BALLET THEATRE, INC.

Legal name

Burklyn Ballet Theatre, Inc.

Website

https://burklynballet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Burklyn Ballet Theatre is a nonprofit summer ballet intensive founded in 1976 on the Vermont State University Johnson campus, serving young dancers with daily technique classes, rehearsals, and weekly public performances at the Dibden Center for the Arts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classical Ballet (Full-Length & Repertoire) (MPAGADAA), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories (MPAGABAN)

Keywords

• Summer ballet intensive
• Ballet training programs
• Performing arts education
• Dance company experience
• Youth ballet programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burklyn Ballet Theatre is a summer intensive ballet training program that immerses young dancers in a professional ballet company experience. Participants receive daily technique classes (ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, contemporary, jazz, variations) along with daily rehearsals and weekly public performances at the Dibden Center for the Arts. Tuition is all-inclusive with housing and meals, and supporting programs include Intermediate, Intermediate II, Choreographic Project, Young Men's, and an Edinburgh, Scotland Connection.

Product overview

Burklyn Ballet Theatre offers a suite of summer intensive dance programs centered around immersive ballet training. The main Burklyn Ballet Theatre program provides daily technique classes, pointe, variations, partnering, contemporary, and specialty classes, with dancers participating in daily rehearsals and weekly performances. Supporting programs include the Intermediate Program, Intermediate II Program, Choreographic Project, and Young Men's Program, with an international Edinburgh, Scotland Connection option. The organization operates as a performing company, with a full production schedule including weekly Saturday performances at Dibden Center for the Arts, live streaming via YouTube Live, and performance video sales through Vimeo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burklyn Ballet Theatre (Main Program) Immersive summer ballet intensive offering 3+ daily technique classes (ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, contemporary, jazz, variations), daily rehearsals, and weekly public performances at the Dibden Center for the Arts; all-inclusive tuition includes housing and meals.
• Intermediate Program Summer intensive program tailored for intermediate-level ballet dancers seeking specialized curriculum and training within the Burklyn experience.
• Intermediate II Program Advanced intermediate program for dancers seeking more challenging training within the Burklyn Ballet Theatre summer intensive.
• Choreographic Project Program component in which emerging choreographers create and stage original works on Burklyn Ballet Theatre dancers.
• Young Men's Program Specialized program focusing on training young male dancers in ballet technique and performance within the Burklyn summer intensive.
• Edinburgh, Scotland Connection International dance program connection providing Burklyn dancers opportunities to perform or study in Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Saturday Performance Series Weekly public performances held every Saturday at 8pm from late June to early August, featuring Burklyn dancers performing classical and contemporary ballet repertoire at the Dibden Center for the Arts.
• Live Stream Performances YouTube Live streaming of Saturday performances, available live and up to 24 hours after each performance for family and friends unable to attend in person.
• Performance DVD/Video Sales Recorded Burklyn Ballet Theatre performance videos sold through the Vimeo On Demand platform.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Harlequin FloorsminorOthers · 1 January 2011Burklyn Ballet Theatre featured by Harlequin Floors as a partner. Harlequin is a flooring company specializing in dance floors, with BBT students confident that their performances will be consistent on Harlequin flooring. Featured as part of Harlequin's hosting of students of all ages.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boston Ballet School: Operates a major summer intensive program with company-style training and performance opportunities, serving a similar demographic of pre-professional young ballet dancers. Directly competes for the same student/talent pool.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet School: PNB School offers an intensive summer program with performance opportunities tied to the professional company. Comparable in structure, level ambition, and target demographic.
• San Francisco Ballet School: The training arm of SF Ballet offers a summer intensive program with curricular depth and performance components aligned with Burklyn's company-experience model.
• School of American Ballet: The official training academy of New York City Ballet, running a flagship summer course that mirrors the company-experience model. The most prestige-intensive summer ballet program and a direct competitor for top-tier students.
• Houston Ballet Academy: Runs one of the most rigorous summer intensive programs in the U.S. with audition-based admissions and company-style training. Direct competitor for serious pre-professional dancers.
• Kansas City Ballet School: Mid-sized professional ballet school with a summer intensive program and company-style performance opportunities. Comparable in scale and target demographic.
• Joffrey Ballet School: Runs summer intensives in NYC and other locations with company-style repertoire and performance components. Directly comparable in target audience, training format, and curriculum depth.

Broad incumbents

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Operates The Ailey School and a summer intensive program with similar intensive training format. Larger institution offering additional disciplines (modern, Horton) but overlapping in mission and target enrollee.
• Chautauqua Institution: Long-running summer arts institution offering dance training, performances, and residencies. Comparable in legacy, intensive summer format, and integrated performance programming.
• Interlochen Center for the Arts: Broader performing arts summer program with strong dance offerings among music, theater, and visual arts. Larger institution with similar residential summer intensive format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubetinyurl.com/BurklynLive
• Facebookfacebook.com/burklyn.ballet
• Instagraminstagram.com/burklynballet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burklyn-ballet-theatre-inc.

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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