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.
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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!​
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
