Tag: summer intensives

A Ballet Scout audition. Courtesy Fulton.

Cost-Effective Planning for Summer Audition Tours

Come winter, many dance students find themselves in a similar situation: It’s time to start thinking about summer intensives, but their list of prospective programs reads like a cross-country tour. How can they make it to auditions in New York City, San Francisco, Houston, and Chicago—especially when the audition fee is just the tip of […]

Why Versatility Is Everything, According to 5 Joffrey Ballet School Directors

In today’s dance world, versatility is key. It’s not enough to be a master of one style—even when they specialize in one area, dancers are frequently asked to fuse multiple genres, or step out of their comfort zone for specific projects. With their wide variety of summer programs, Joffrey Ballet School aims to prepare dancers […]

Summer Intensive Alternatives

As the name suggests, summer intensives are, well, intense, encouraging you to eat, sleep, and breathe dance for a significant chunk of the summer. But they’re not for every dancer—or every summer. Maybe you’re not ready to be away from home just yet, or you want to spend your last summer with family before going […]

4 Summer Intensive Directors on How to Stand Out at Auditions

Summer intensive auditions can be nerve-racking. A panel of directors is watching your every move, and you’re not even sure if you can be seen among the hundreds of other dancers in the room. We asked five summer intensive directors for their input on how dancers can make a positive impression—and even be remembered next […]

Lasting Connections

One of the biggest perks of a summer intensive is meeting great people. In just a few weeks, you can make lifelong friends, find that teacher who “gets” you and maybe even get to talk to your dance idol. But how exactly do you start to form these bonds, and what can you do to […]

Summer Study Besties

It’s no secret that summer intensives are a time to perfect your technique and learn exciting choreography. But they also come with another important takeaway: friendship! Finding the perfect person to tag in studio selfies or split a post-rehearsal snack with can make even the best summer program that much better—and can lead to a […]