Intensives/Festivals

Majors and minors are highly encourage to continue their dance studies by attending a summer dance festival, attending a winter intensive, auditioning for theme parks, performing with the Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre, or teaching in summer camps. Some summer dance festivals are listed below! Dance Magazine is also a great resource when looking for summer programs. Don’t be afraid to ask around to fellow dancers and MDA members about programs that they have attended and what their recommendations are. Your peers are a valuable resource. Below are just a few summer programs that students have attended and that the department recommends as reputable and worthwhile.

SPRING 2023


Lehigh Valley Dance Exchange is calling for artists to present work during this year’s SpringUP Dance Festival, April 15-16, 2023!

SUBMIT YOUR WORK NOW!

Get your $40 ALL ACCESS PASS before March 15. The Lehigh Valley Dance Exchange (LVDE), in partnership with the Cedar Crest College Performing Arts Department presents the 10th annual SpringUP Dance Festival April 15-16, 2023.

We are thrilled to host some of the most in-demand choreographers and artists for 2 days of master workshops & shows. All Access Pass rate is $60 after March 15, 2023.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS

Note from Doug: Of all of the company’s educational and artistic programs, I am most proud of this annual workshop that we began in 2000 as a way to share our creative, movement and artistic philosophies. Since its inception, our workshops and intensives have attracted students from all over the globe, creating safe havens that support each dancer’s individuality, allowing each student the chance to explore new territory. I can’t think of anything more important now as we all, regardless of where we are in the field, are finding our way back with new passion. For three weeks, we’ll live together, work together, grow together and create together on Purchase’s beautiful campus. I believe that this workshop is a wonderful opportunity for students to build upon the dance foundation they’ve been given in a full and focused way. Work Study scholarships are available to help defray costs.

  • HUBBARD STREET
    • CREATE Intensive: 6/5-30, 2023
      • Dancers will explore, research, and collaborate with an exciting new generation of choreographers, to be announced early 2023. In addition to the creative process, dancers will attend morning technique classes each day.
    • EXPLORE Intensive: 7/3-28, 2023
      • Dancers will attend a morning practice followed by a technique class and a chosen elective. Attendees will learn repertory excerpts from works by current Hubbard Street artists, including Aszure Barton, Lar Lubovitch, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Randy Duncan, Rennie Harris, Osnel Delgado, Thang Dao, Hope Boykin and more.
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Hubbard Street’s Summer Intensive Programs are committed to welcoming people of all backgrounds through a unique and diverse training experience that focuses on building community and inclusivity. Our Programs will allow dancers ages 13 – 25 the opportunity to connect with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, create new works, and explore contemporary movement with diverse creative voices in the field.

Each summer in The School at Jacob’s Pillow, dancers and choreographers define and strengthen their artistic voices and make connections that advance their work in the field. A career-advancing summer could be yours by applying today.  

  • NICKERSON-ROSSI APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
    • Downtown Palm Springs, CA
    • (760) 992-6075

Application open until June 30, 2023, at 11:59pm!

Program Dates: July 24-30, 2023

Nickerson-Rossi is seeking to work with dancers between the ages of 17 – 22 (some exceptions can apply) for a week filled with masterclasses, repertoire, and the closing performance.  Dancers will work with the internationally renowned Artistic Director, Michael Nickerson-Rossi, and his company dancers to learn and perform an original NRD Repertoire and a new work by Michael Nickerson-Rossi integrated with the company dancers.

14 hours of classes, 24 hours of rehearsals, 6 NRD Faculty Classes, 4 Guest Artists, 2 performance works… in one week.

Classes offered in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Composition, Partnering, and Improv.

Dancers will be reviewed for a paid company position with Nickerson-Rossi Dance!

WINTER PROGRAMS

GIBNEY- NYC WINTER STUDY

The program is designed to build a supportive community, expose students to new and challenging ideas and movement styles, and share tools for building a sustainable career in the performing arts.

Our NYC Winter Intensive gives dancers tools that deepen their creative practice. Each day begins with a technique class taught by David and the Company. The day continues with workshops which explore David’s trademark style of merging highly athletic physicality with theatrically-based text exploration. Daily choreography labs explore the creation of personal movement and evenings are opportunities to watch the Company in Open Rehearsal.

DAVID DORFMAN DANCE- WINTER INTENSIVE

Unique to David Dorfman Dance is an active workshop-long conversation about Kinetic Diplomacy: the idea that if you’re dancing, you’re probably not hurting another human being. The work builds toward an end-of-workshop showing in which friends, family, and Company supporters are invited to attend.

DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS – WINTER INTENSIVE

“We are very excited to finally be back in the studios with everyone and share dance work that feels important and vital to us. The intensive will be six full days of technique, repertory and creative exploration in the wonderfully spacious studios of Hunter College. Beyond the classes, together we will build a beautiful sense of community that allows everyone to do their best work, exploring new facets of their dancing and artistry. Come join us again or for the first time. Can’t wait to see you all there.” -Doug Varone

PAUL TAYLOR- NEW YORK WINTER INTENSIVE

Come join our NYC Winter Dance Intensive.
For ages 16+ with intermediate to advanced level of dance training in ballet and/or modern dance. This Intensive will introduce dancers to Taylor style through daily technique and repertoire classes with current Taylor 2 dancers. There will be opportunities to perform learned repertory during the Intensive. Students may also have the opportunity to hear lectures and/or see videos on the history of Paul Taylor and his Company.

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