Summer Dance Intensive
Save the Date: June 15-28, 2025
THIS IS YOUR TIME TO STAND OUT
Summer Dance Intensive - Intermediate, 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.
"MCA's Summer Dance Intensive helped me improve my dance technique, and I feel better prepared for the next ballet season. It is also a very supportive environment."
— 2024 MCA Summer Dance Intensive Participant
Tuition & Housing
Comfortable and safe boarding experience for participants.
Scholarships
MCA offers talent-based scholarships to deserving participants.
Auditions
Summer Dance Intensive participation is by audition only.
Audition Tour
La Crosse, Wisconsin
January 25, 2025
1:30-3:30 PM
La Crosse Dance Centre
2716 Commerce Street
La Crosse, WI 54603
Winona, Minnesota
March 29, 2025
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
1164 W. 10th St.
Winona, MN 55987
Des Moines, Iowa
February 1, 2025
4:00-6:00 PM
The Pointe Academy of Ballet & Contemporary Dance
6151 Thornton Ave, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321
Omaha, Nebraska
February 2, 2025
1:30-3:30 PM
Bloom Dance Studio Oakview Location
3125 Oak View Dr.
Omaha, NE 68144
Chanhassen, Minnesota
March 23, 2025
2:00-4:00 PM
Prairie School of Dance
18946 Lake Drive E.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
"The best part of the intensive for our student was the quality of care for the dancers."
— 2024 MCA Summer Dance Intensive Participant
Classes Include
- Ballet, Pointe, and Variations
- Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
- Men’s Batterie and Variations
- Repertory
- Jazz
- Modern
- Rhythm Tap
- Hip Hop
- Pilates and Dance Conditioning
- Musical Theatre Dance
- Make-up and Costuming
- Dance History
- Dance Composition
- Dance Injury Prevention
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! |
Summer Dance Intensive Guest Artists

Jarod Boltjes
Titles:
Ballet Technique, Ballet Repertory, Contemporary Dance, Modern Dance Technique, Classical and Contemporary Partnering

Emily Craver
Titles:
Modern Dance Technique, Improvisation, Dance Composition, Intermediate/Advanced Tap

Megan Lynch
Titles:
Ballet Technique, Ballet Repertory, Pointe Technique and Variations, Progressing Ballet Technique, Pas de Deux, Theatrical Dance Makeup, Rolling Out and Stretch

Natasha Posey
Titles:
Ballet Technique, Pre-Pointe Technique and Conditioning, Ballet Repertory, European Character Dance