Summer Intensive Program 2026
The Academy of Dance offers a rigorous summer intensive program for beginning through advanced dancers. Our schedule and courses of study are similar to the offerings of stay-away summer intensives but are available at a fraction of the cost.
Our summer intensives feature classes in classical ballet technique, body conditioning, pointe/pre-pointe work, jazz, character, modern, contemporary, repertoire, and more. Additionally, each day students will have a short lecture class on topics related to dance, including dance history, ballet vocabulary, stage makeup theory, careers in dance, nutrition, and more. Space is limited so sign up early!
Students can sign up for a single week or multiple. Throughout each week, students will learn short choreographic works that they will perform at an informal showcase on Friday.
Advanced Intensive: August 3-7, 10-14, and 17-21
$200 for one week; $380 for two weeks; $540 for three weeks
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Showcase each Friday 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Recommended for current AOD Ballet 4-5 students
Recommended for dancers aged 14+ with at least 3 years of pointe training
Daily classes will include body conditioning, ballet technique, and pointe technique. Additional technique classes can include jazz, character, modern, contemporary, and impvrosiation. Lectures and Q&As will take place during lunch each day.
Intermediate Intensive: July 20-24 and 27-31
$180 for one week; $342 for two weeks
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Showcase each Friday 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Recommended for current AOD Ballet 2-3 students
Recommended for dancers ages 10-13 with at least 3 years of formal ballet training; pointe experience is not required
Daily classes will include body conditioning, ballet technique, and pointe/pre-pointe technique. Additional technique classes can include jazz, character, modern, and contemporary. Lectures and Q&As will take place during lunch each day.
Beginning Intensive: Jul 13-17 and 20-24
$150 for one week; $285 for two weeks
10:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Showcase each Friday, 2:15-2:45 p.m.
Recommended for current AOD Ballet 1 students
Recommended for dancers ages 8-10 with at least 1 year of formal ballet training
Daily classes will include body conditioning and ballet technique. Additional technique classes can include jazz, character, modern, and musical theater. Lectures and Q&As will take place during lunch each day.
Mini Intensive: July 6-10
$150
10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Showcase Friday 1:45-2:15 p.m.
Recommended for current AOD Elementary 3 and Ballet 1A students
Recommended for dancers ages 6-8; at least 1 year of ballet or pre-ballet training recommended
This workshop is the perfect bridge between Elementary (pre-ballet) and formal ballet technique. Each day will consist of a warmup and ballet technique class, followed by craft time. After lunch, students will take two short additional technique classes in jazz, character, or musical theater, followed by a stretch period. During lunch, students will have the opportunity to watch videos of professional ballet performances.
