Tag: summer intensive

Alfonso Pulé and The Groovemeant Community teaching at Oklahoma City Ballet.

Should You Try a Summer Intensive in a New Dance Style?

Summer is an opportunity to hone your training more intentionally than during the busy school year. But with a plethora of programs to choose from, deciding what to focus on can be tricky. On one hand, doubling down on your primary dance style could supercharge your progress going into the following school year. But when it comes […]

Ballroom Buffet: Three Ballroom Stars Share Their Favorite Summer Dance Experiences

When it comes to summer training opportunities for ballroom, there really is no industry standard. Whether hunkering down with your hometown educator or traveling to global competitions, you’ve got options. We spoke with three A-list ballroom dancers to hear how they spent their favorite summers growing up. Each performer followed a different path, yet saw […]

Why You Should Consider a Choreography Intensive This Summer

If you’re looking to explore a new aspect of your artistry, a choreography-focused intensive is a perfect opportunity to deepen your skill set as a dancemaker. Whether you’ve only dabbled in composition or you’re already working toward a choreographic career, the growing number of programs available means there’s an option suited for you. Dance Spirit […]

Four Reasons to Get Excited (Yes, Excited!) About Your Virtual Dance Intensive

After a spring filled with sad announcements about COVID-canceled recitals and competition events, you knew the IRL summer intensive cancellations were coming. But the disappointment still stung. That said, for those willing to continue training online, there are silver linings to all-digital summer programs (in addition to staying healthy and helping to stop the spread […]