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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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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
- What are the top reasons dancers choose MCA’s Summer Dance Intensive?
- What is a typical daily schedule for a student in the intensive?
- Can you tell me about MCA’s facilities and where boarding students stay?
- As a student, do I have to participate in all the dance forms offered?
- Are parents and family members able to visit students during the intensive?
- What are the meals like if my child is a boarding student?
- What are the meal options for my child if he/she will be a commuter student?
- How many levels are there in the intensive and what level will I be placed in?
- How much does the Summer Dance Intensive cost?
- How do I know if my child has been accepted to the SDI and how will I know if they have been awarded a talent-based scholarship?
- What does it mean if my child was placed on the waiting list?
- When are my registration materials due?
- When will I receive information about my roommate assignment, orientation/arrival day activities, a daily class schedule, etc.?
- Can you tell me a little more about MCA?
- If I have more questions, whom do I contact?