Students came from Japan, England, Germany, Canada and all over the US take part in Southland Ballet Academy's Summer Intensive Progam. These aspiring professional dancers trained hard for three weeks under the guidance and expertise of internationally known Ballet Masters from schools such as the Royal Ballet School, Staatsballet Berlin and Youth America Grand Prix. The school puts a strong emphasis on ballet discipline and technique and students come away with a greater appreciation for the art of dance at the end of the 3-week program.