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

Concerto Dance is excited to announce that registration is now open for our third annual summer intensive. Open to advanced, pre-professional, and professional dancers ages 16 and older. Intensive includes classes in jazz and modern dance technique along with company repertoire. Company auditions will take place on August 4 following the intensive, from 3:00-5:30pm. 

Monday, July 31-Friday, August 4
9:00am-2:00pm

Full Intensive is $250 or à la carte for $50/day
Financial assistance available – please contact us for more information.

No audition required.
Register by July 1.
Learn more!

2023/2024 Apprentice Program, September 2023–May 2024

Collide Theatrical’s Apprentice Program provides the skills needed to pursue formal positions within the Collide company and in the world of theater dance. Selected apprentice dancers will take technique class with the company 3 days a week; have an opportunity to perform in a Collide show; and, for those who commit to the full 9-month program, participate in an apprentice showcase at the end of the year.

The technical classes include a variety of styles rooted in ballet and jazz, but also including tap, acting for dance, and hip hop. Apprentice dancers will also have an opportunity to participate in monthly master classes with Broadway touring dance captains and industry professionals.

This is a tuition-based program.
Scholarships are available for underrepresented artists.
Enrollment is competitive and audition based.
Video submissions accepted.

For more information, please visit www.collidetheatrical.org/apprentice-program.

2023/2024 Mentorship Program, September 2023–May 2024

Collide Theatrical’s Mentorship Program is a beginning/intermediate-level adult intensive program designed to strengthen basic dance technique in a safe and inclusive environment.

Mentorship Program participants (Mentees) will take technique class 3 days a week. The technical classes include a variety of styles rooted in ballet and jazz, but might also include tap, acting for dance, hip hop, and more. Mentees will also have an opportunity to participate in master classes with Broadway touring dance captains and industry professionals.

This is a tuition-based program.
Scholarships are available for underrepresented artists.
Enrollment is open to anyone who is committed to improving their dance technique and serious about growing as a performer; however, space is limited.
Participants must be over the age of 16.

For more information, please visit collidetheatrical.org/mentorship-program.

The TU Dance Center 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. Click here to download the 2023 Children and Teen Summer Program Daily Schedule.

Registration Deadline: June 26, 2023

Creative Movement: June 26-30
1-week program for children ages 5-8 where students will experience the connection between movement and creativity.

Introduction to Dance: July 11-20
2-week program for ages 9-12 welcomes beginners and introduces various techniques and concepts of dance to offer young movers the chance to experience a variety of ways to approach movement.

Bridge Level: July 10-22
2-week program for students ages 10-14 preparing for a deeper engagement in dance that includes introductory dance technique classes with a focus on the creative process.

Teen Level: July 10-22
This 2-week program is entry-level for students typically aged 14-19 that will focus on the techniques of modern, ballet, hip hop, and African dance. Students will learn basic fundamentals of dance technique along with exploring their individual artistic expression.

Join Threads Dance Project this summer for an expanded version of our NexGen/YDP (Youth Dance Project)!

NexGen/YDP uses a holistic approach to training future dance artists. Youth will receive high-level training and education in ballet technique, modern dance technique, embodied movement exploration, and nutrition from dance and healthcare professionals.

July 3-15
For youth ages 8 and older.

Group 1 – Beginning
Monday-Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm

Group 2 – Intermediate/Advanced
Monday-Friday, 1:30-6:00pm

Showcase on the final day, July 15, 9:00-11:30am.
Cost: $450. Need-based scholarships are available!

The TU Dance Pre-Professional Program is an intensive course of study integrating modern, ballet, African dance, and creative workshops for students ages 11-24. The TU Dance Summer Intensive builds a strong technique while exploring individual artistry.

Click the respective level group to download the 2023 Pre-Professional Summer Program Daily Schedule: Level 1-3 and Level 4-5.

Level 1-3: July 10-22
Registration Deadline: June 26, 2023

Level 4-5: July 24-August 12
Registration Deadline: July 17, 2023

We are proud to announce the return of our Summer Intensive. This workshop will provide a meticulous study of technique and elements valuable for the advanced/professional dancer. The workshop will include ballet, modern, improvisation, repertory class, and African Diasporic Movement. We will close with an informal showing of learned repertory work.

Tuition: $250
Registration and full tuition balances must be paid by July 3, 2023.

Open to all advanced/professional dancers 16 and up.

Discover dance with a week-long sampler camp for young artists! Not sure if your dancer has a style they like best, or looking for a way to try out something new? We’ll explore a variety of dance styles and creative movements in this one-week camp.

Informal showing on the last day. All abilities and levels of experience are welcome.

Session 1 (Age 4-6): July 17-21, 9:00am-12:00pm
Session 2 (Age 7-10): July 17-21, 12:30-3:30pm

Click here to learn more and register for Camp Zenon! Registration closes one week before camp begins.

Tuition: $195 – No person will be refused because of inability to pay. Need-based scholarships are available for partial and full tuition upon inquiry.

Click here to learn more about Zenon Dance School’s Youth Program. Please email info@zenondance.org or call 612-338-1101, ext. 2 (office phone, if no answer please leave a voicemail) with any questions.

Wanna get jazzy with the RS crew? Come dance with us at our Summer MoveTogethers:

Mondays, July 17 and 31
3:00-4:30pm
At Young Dance
MoveTogethers are drop-in.
$10.00 paid via cash or Venmo after class.
You can also let us know you are coming by pre-paying.

MoveTogethers are our version of a company class, but more collaborative – within these classes, there are opportunities to improvise in solo and social ways, to manipulate material offered by RS Artistic and Executive Director Erinn Liebhard, and to build and manipulate your own material based around jazz and American social dance-inspired prompts! Our approach to jazz emphasizes groove, interaction and improvisation (elements we see as present in all American social dance forms), honors the African diasporic roots of these forms and is driven by jazz music.

We are excited to open our company MoveTogethers up to the public once again this Summer so pre-professional and professional dancers in our community can join in the jazz!

Plus –
See and Be Seen Class
Sunday, August 6

If you’ve ever been to an RS show and thought “I wanna do that!,” come to our free Community MoveTogether Sunday, August 6 from 7:00-9:00pm at Young Dance! We’re hoping this can be a low-to-no pressure way for us to get to know you better and for you to move with us as we look forward to upcoming projects, seeing whose out there and interested, while offering the community a free class opportunity. No pre-registration necessary: just show up with an open heart and ready to groove with other neat humans!

We hope to groove with you at a MoveTogether or two (or five)!

Concerto Dance is excited to announce registration is now open for our third annual summer intensive. Open to advanced, pre-professional and professional dancers ages 16 and older. Intensive includes classes in jazz and modern dance technique along with company repertoire. Company auditions will take place August 4 following the intensive, from 3:00-5:30pm. 

Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4
9:00am-2:00pm
At Creo Arts and Dance Conservatory

Full Intensive: $250 or à la carte $50/day
Financial assistance available – please contact us for more information.

No audition required.
Register by July 1.
Learn more!