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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.

Tuition

  • $1,200 for Tuition
  • $1,200 for Room and Board

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Tuition & Housing

We understand the importance of a comfortable and safe boarding experience for participants.

Scholarships

MCA offers talent-based scholarships to deserving participants.

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 would attend this intensive again, because I felt very safe here and made new friends that shared the same passion as me. I also loved the variety of classes and the instructors were great!2024 MCA Summer Dance Intensive Participant

Audition Tour

La Crosse, Wisconsin
Saturday, January 25, 2025
1:30-3:30 PM

La Crosse Dance Centre
2716 Commerce Street
La Crosse, WI 54603

Des Moines, Iowa
Saturday, February 1, 2025
4:00-6:00 PM

The Pointe Academy of Ballet & Contemporary Dance
6151 Thornton Ave, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321

Chanhassen, Minnesota
Sunday, March 23, 2025
2:00-4:00 PM

Prairie School of Dance
18946 Lake Drive E.
Chanhassen, MN 55317

Winona, Minnesota
Saturday, March 29, 2025
10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
1164 W. 10th St.
Winona, MN 55987

More audition 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

Summer Dance Intensive FAQs

Contact

Tammy Schmidt

Director of Dance, Guest Artist