Summer Dance Intensive
Save the Date: June 15-28, 2025
THIS IS YOUR TIME TO STAND OUT
Summer Dance Intensive - Advanced to Pre-Professional for Ages 11-24
If you are an intermediate or advanced dancer between the ages of 11-24 and eager to elevate your dance skills, this intensive is tailor made for you! You will spend seven to nine hours of your day studying dance under the direction of seasoned professional instructors.
Nestled in the picturesque river town of Winona, Minnesota, the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts provides a nurturing, close-knit, and safe atmosphere to study dance away from home.
At the culmination of the intensive, all students will have the opportunity to showcase their newfound skills and talents in our final day performance. This event will be held in the Academy Theatre, conveniently located within the MCA premises. We extend a warm invitation to the community, as well as, families and friends of our participants, to join us as audience members for this unforgettable showcase.
Compared to other Summer Dance Intensive options, MCA incorporated more dance hours and a greater variety of classes...MCA is far superior!
Summer Dance Intensive Participant Parent
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We understand the importance of a comfortable and safe boarding experience for participants.
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MCA offers talent-based scholarships to deserving participants.
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Summer Dance Intensive participation is by audition only.
This was my daughter's first Summer Dance Intensive experience. She worked harder than she ever has and her knowledge, along with her passion grew every day. A true blessing to watch. Thank you MCA!
Summer Dance Intensive Participant Parent
Audition Tour
Tour dates and locations will be announced soon!
Classes Include
- Ballet, Pointe, and Variations
- Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
- Men’s Batterie and Variations
- Repertory
- Jazz
- Modern
- Ethnic
- Rhythm Tap
- Hip Hop
- Pilates and Dance Conditioning
- Musical Theatre Dance
- Health and Nutrition
- Make-up and Costuming
- Dance History
- Dance Composition
Sample Daily Schedule
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9–10:45 AM | Ballet Technique Class |
| 11 AM–12:15 PM | Pointe Technique and Variations |
| 12:15–1:15 PM | Lunch & free time |
| 1:15–2:15 PM | Theory Class: Dance Costume Design |
| 2:15–3:30 PM | Contemporary Dance Technique Class (modern, jazz, African, hip hop, etc.) |
| 3:45–5:30 PM | Repertory for final showcase |
| 5:45–7 PM | Dinner and free time |
| 7–9 PM | Arts and Culture Experience/Class |
| 9:15 PM | Checked into dorms |
| 10 PM | In bed |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out! |
I highly recommend the MCA Intensive Program to any dedicated dance student. The quality of training in multiple disciplines is superb.
Summer Dance Intensive Participant Parent
