Summer Intensive
June 8- June 20, 2026
Dear Ballet Rincon Families,
Each year, the Summer Intensive marks the start of the new season for us at Ballet Rincon, for it is at this time that we renew our commitment to the excellent instruction that we offer for our students.
The entire faculty and staff at Ballet Rincon joins me in welcoming you to our upcoming season. We are grateful for the continuing opportunity to know you and to share our passion for dance with your child. Thank you for being here with us.
Thank you and see you in the coming year!
Jennifer Neuser
Director, Ballet Rincon
BR Summer Intensive
(Advanced & Primary Training Level 5-10)
Designed to give dancers immersion-level camp training, giving each student a fun, tailor-made way to help them jump start their upcoming dance season, each Program offers the developmentally-designed American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum® with *multi-discipline content, virtual dance company experience for our Advanced Training Level 5-10 students. (*Level appropriate content may include jazz, modern, repertory, and body conditioning.)
OUR GUEST FACULTY
Savannah Carranza
Savannah is a rising junior at Oklahoma City University, where she is pursuing her passion as dance management major at the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment: training in ballet, jazz, and tap dancing, along with many other supplemental styles and arts management and production classes. She began her dance training at age 3 and joined Ballet Rincon at the of age 7. Throughout her years here she would go on to be a six-year member of the Ballet Rincon Performance Ensemble. Throughout these years she would train in a variety of styles including jazz, modern, and tap and would have the opportunity to perform many corps and solo roles including but not limited to the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Snow Queen, and the Dew Drop in the Nutcracker. She was also a member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts and received high honors recognition at her high school graduation for commitment to the arts and service at the studio.
Throughout Savannah’s time in college she has been able to perform with the Ann Lacey school’s Star Dance Company in the Holiday Spectacular and Move! Dance for the World and Entertainment, along with some student choreographed pieces. She has also been able to experience many forms of leadership including internships within the dance school, positions within her sorority, and executive roles in student run organizations like Students of Arts Management. She hopes to continue learning in this beloved craft and is excited to return to her home studio to share her love of dance with young dancers this summer!
Corbyn Cleveland
Corbyn is an upcoming sophomore at Oklahoma City University, pursuing her passion of dance and entertainment as an Entertainment Business major in the Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment. At the Ann Lacey School she studies ballet, tap and jazz as well as various production courses. Corbyn is a Ballet Rincon alumn having studied here from ages 5 to 18. Throughout her time here she was a five-year member of the Ballet Rincon Performance Ensemble. In her time at Ballet Rincon, she trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern and was fortunate enough to perform in various ensemble pieces as well as solos including but not limited to Clara, the Snow Queen, and the Dew Drop Fairy in The Nutcracker. Additionally, Corbyn received supplemental training in modern techniques, such as Horton and Graham, as a Professional Division summer intensive student at Alvin Ailey.
In her first year at Oklahoma City University, Corbyn had the opportunity to perform with the Star Dance Company in Holiday Spectacular and Move! She is excited to continue her exploration into the world of entertainment, while pursuing her passion for dance. Corbyn is excited to be back home at Ballet Rincon this summer and share her love of dance and entertainment!
Aylani Guajardo
Aylani Guajardo, originally from Tucson, Arizona, began her dance training in 2007 at Ballet Rincon under Jennifer Neuser, and Angelina Lin Hannum. In 2019, Aylani moved to Gilbert, Arizona to further her training at Brooksher Ballet under Natasha Fielding. At Brooksher Ballet, a Vaganova method-based academy, Aylani had the privilege of learning from various master teachers, who in turn were students of Alla Sizova, Rudolf Kharatian, Sergei Berejnoi, and Tatiana Legat among others.
In 2020, Aylani was accepted to train full-time in the day program at the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School under the direction of Racheal Nye. Following graduation from the day program, Aylani Guajardo danced in the trainee division at Tulsa Ballet’s Center for Dance Education on scholarship. In 2022, Aylani returned to Oklahoma City Ballet to continue training in their studio company. At OKCB, she was promoted to their second company (OKCBII) in 2023, and to apprentice with the company in 2025.
During her time in Oklahoma, Aylani has enjoyed performing various works of classical and contemporary repertoire. Some of her favorites include original works by Serkan Hasunusta, Mimmo Miccolis, Ashley Bouder, Racheal Nye, Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, Ma Cong, Margo Sappington, and Collin Connor.
She’s excited to return to her home studio, where everything started, and pass on what she has learned!
James Heckert
James Heckert brings 14 years of dance experience and a deep passion for performance to the studio. He received his primary training at Dawn’s Dance Studio under the mentorship of directors Dawn and Ashley Atherton. A versatile performer, James also spent several years collaborating with his local drama department, honing his craft in various musicals and theatrical productions.
For the past eight years, James has dedicated himself to dance education, teaching a diverse range of styles to students of all ages and skill levels. Committed to staying at the forefront of the industry, he has trained in master classes with renowned choreographers including Tricia Miranda, Scott Myrick, Amari Smith, Nick Boman, and Dwayne Cyrus. James is known for his ability to blend technical precision with the expressive storytelling of musical theater.
This Summer, Ballet Rincon welcomes James as the Guest Faculty for Level 8/9/10 and Level 7 Ballet Jazz & Hip Hop!
Registration Now Open
Payment of Registration Fee $10 (per dancer) on or before May 24th or $25 (per dancer) after May 24th is required to complete Online registration process. (Email will be sent). Tuition due in full by 6/01/26
- Tuition and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important Summer Intensive Information
Please refer to the Summer Intensive Dancer’s Packet for information on program content, scheduling, required dress code items and grooming for class and performance, class and rehearsal attendance, student conduct and student safety.
Summer Intensive 2026 Recital:
For Intensive Students Levels 5-10
- Our Summer Intensive Recital will be held on Saturday, June 20th, at 2:00pm, at Vail Theatre of the Arts located on the campus of Empire High School.
- The mandatory rehearsal for this performance will be held Saturday, June 20th, at 10:30am.
- The auditorium will open for seating at 1:30 pm.
- Specific dancewear required. See SI Dancer Handbook.
- General Admission recital tickets are $14.00 if pre- purchased during office hours the week of June 15th, and $16.00 if purchased at the door on June 20th