Archive: Workshops, Intensives, Master Classes, and Open Houses

Collide Theatrical Dance Company Summer Intensive

Improve your technique and advance your artistry in a positive and welcoming environment with one of the top dance companies in the Twin Cities!

Classes in our Summer Dance Intensive are taught by multiple instructors and include Musical Theatre Jazz, Classic Jazz Technique, Ballet, Leaps and Turns, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and more. Students may register for one or both weeks: July 13-17 and/or July 20-24. Classes are taught by multiple instructors from 9:30am-3:30pm each week.

The Intensive culminates with our Collide Showcase. Video will be taken so dancers have a professional-grade copy to use for future auditions and submissions. Local students are also invited to perform excerpts from the Intensive at the Minnesota State Fair in August!

Open to intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12+. Advanced placement requires a referral from a teacher or Collide company member. In lieu of a referral, the student may submit a 2-minute video. Please send the video or referral name and contact information to education@collidetheatrical.org.

Zenon Dance: Camp Zenon

Join Zenon Dance School for our Summer 2026 Camp Zenon and give your dancer an unforgettable experience! Our one-week camps offer children ages 4-10 the opportunity to explore a variety of dance styles and creative movements. We welcome dancers of all experience levels to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Session 1 for Ages 4-6
July 13-17, 9:00am-12:00pm

Session 2 for Ages 7-10
July 13-17, 12:30-3:30pm

Click here to learn more and register for Camp Zenon!
Informal showing on the last day of camp for family and friends.

Tuition: $225. Need-based scholarships are available for partial and full tuition upon inquiry.
Registration closes one week before camp begins.

Learn more about Zenon Dance School’s Youth Program.
If you have any questions, please email info@zenondance.org or call 612-338-1101.

North Ballet Theatre’s Summer Intensive for Ages 7-Adult

This summer, immerse yourself in the world of classical excellence. North Ballet Theatre (NBT) invites serious dancers to join us for a season of rigorous training, artistic growth, and technical refinement.

Under the guidance of our esteemed NBT faculty and world-class guest instructors, students will dive deep into a comprehensive curriculum, including Classical Technique and Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Men’s Repertoire and Partnering, and Strength and Conditioning.

5-Week Daytime Intensive for Ages 10-18:
Focused, high-level training for the advanced student.
July 13-August 14: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm
Requirement: audition only; limited capacity

3-Week Daytime Intensive for Ages 7-9:
Building the elite foundation for the dedicated young dancer.
July 13-17, July 27-31, and August 10-14: 9:00am-1:00pm
Requirement: audition only; limited capacity

Secure Your Spot: Space is strictly limited to ensure personalized instruction for every dancer. To register for the evening intensives or schedule an audition, please visit North Ballet Summer Program.

DanceAbility Teacher Certification Hosted by Young

Beginning this summer, Young Dance will host a 120-hour DanceAbility Teacher Certification for anyone interested in teaching integrated groups in dance, improvisation and movements arts.

Facilitated by DanceAbility Master Trainer, Michaela Knox, this course prepares participants to teach DanceAbility classes for any population, to create mixed-abilities dance choreography, provide leadership and development skills that can enable participants to create organizations in their own communities.

The certification is taught in three modules:
Module 1: July 14-17 and 20-23 (break for the weekend)
Module 2: October 15-18
Module 3 (2027):  July 7-9 and 12-16 (break for the weekend)

Registration is now open! Cost is $1,600 for all three modules. A $50 deposit is required at the time of registration to secure your spot. However, Young Dance is committed to making this program financially accessible to participants. If you indicate on your registration form that you are in need of financial assistance or require a payment plan, we will reach out to you to discuss options.

Young Dance is a nonprofit dance school located in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. Our approach to dance education centers on artistic expression, creativity, and a deep investigation into the art form. In exploring elements of Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy through an array of techniques, students develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills through dance.

We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, encouraging personal and artistic excellence through diverse forms of dance. At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should) dance.

Concerto Dance Summer Intensive

Join Concerto Dance for our 6th Annual Summer Intensive from July 27-July 31!

Classes include Advanced Jazz and Modern with Company Repertoire, Ballet, Yoga, Strength and Conditioning, Non-Traditional Partnering, and Improvisation/Choreography. Classes taught by Artistic Director Jolene Konkel, company members, and guest teaching artists.

Monday, July 27—Friday, July 31
9:00am-2:00pm
Location: Creo Arts and Dance Minnetonka, Minnesota
Open to Advanced, Pre-Professional and Professional Dancers Ages 16 and up.
New this year! Optional add on performance opportunity on Saturday, August 1

Cost
Full Intensive: $350
Ala carte option: $75 per day or $25 drop-in for technique class only
Financial assistance available, please inquire at info@concertodance.com.

Register online by July 13! More information and registration at www.concertodance.com/classes.

Summer Intensive and Weekly Classical Training Opportunities

North Ballet Theatre’s Classical Training Division offers focused classical ballet instruction in a supportive and encouraging environment for dedicated dancers ages 9+.

Age and Level Placement
Ages 9-11: Levels 1-2
Ages 12+: Levels 3-5

Summer Intensive
August 3-7: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-9:15pm
3.5 hours daily with a 15-minute break included.

Weekly Summer Classes
June 23-August 20: Tuesdays and Thursdays
No classes the week of August 3-7.

Class Schedule
PBT: 5:00-6:00pm
Technique: 6:00-7:30pm
Pre-Pointe/Pointe: 7:30-8:30pm

Sign-up-based with limited capacity. Ideal for students seeking strong classical training in a positive and inspiring atmosphere.

For more information or to register, visit North Ballet Theatre.

North Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancer Nutcracker Camp

Step into the magic of The Nutcracker this summer with North Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker Camp! Young dancers will learn choreography inspired by our annual production, The Nutcracker: A Dream of Becoming, in a fun and welcoming environment.

Nutcracker Camp for Ages 3-10
August 17-20: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm
Boys dance free!

Register today at North Ballet Theatre or contact us at information@northballet.com or (763) 242-2993 with questions.

We can’t wait to dance with you this summer!

INSTINCT Movement Intensive with ARENA DANCES

We would love to invite you to take part in the INSTINCT movement intensive, a one-week immersive workshop with ARENA DANCES taking place August 24–28 at The ARENA.

This intensive is designed for high-intermediate to advanced dancers. It includes daily company-led movement classes followed by an in-depth rehearsal process centered around an excerpt of “One Room” alongside professional company members.

Together, participants will explore instinct, imagination, force of movement, and kinetic response through physical investigation.

Daily Schedule
9:30–11:00am — Class

11:00am–1:15pm — Rehearsal (1)
1:15–1:45pm — Lunch Break

1:45–3:00pm — Rehearsal (2)

Tuition
Early Bird: $450 (registration must be complete by July 17 for the early bird offer)
Regular Tuition: $525

To register or learn more: arena-dances.org/instinct

TU Dance Center: Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensive

The TU Dance Intermediate and Advanced Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11-24.

For level placement, please contact us at education@tudance.org or (651) 724-9708. Placement can be done by attending an in-person class (by appointment only, a class fee applies) or by submitting a video link (modern and ballet phrase), or during the first day of classes of the intensive.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

Registration Deadlines:
Youth and Teen Intermediate Levels: July 3
Advanced Level: July 31 (single-week registration available)

Full and partial scholarships available. Contact us at education@tudance.org or (651) 724-9708 for more information.

TU Dance Center: Children and Teen Summer Programming

The TU Dance Children and Teen Program introduces the joy of creative movement and beginning dance technique. Classes, divided by age, provide a comprehensive base on which to expand by developing body awareness, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, and musicality.

For questions and level placement, please contact us at education@tudance.org or (651) 724-9708.

To register, please complete the four-step registration process:

Registration Deadlines:
Creative Movement: July 31
Beginning Youth and Teen: June 12

Full or partial scholarships are available. Contact us at education@tudance.org or (651) 724-9708 for more information.