Summer Dance Intensives

Arts Umbrella Dance

About the Program

These programs are some of the few intensive programs for younger dancers in Metro Vancouver. Featuring Ballet, Conditioning, Jazz and Character classes with special guest instructors and Arts Umbrella faculty.

A minimum 1 year dance experience is required for Junior Summer Dance Intensive. 2 years dance experience required for Teen Summer Dance Intensive. No audition required.

Junior Summer Dance Intensive 2022 will take place at our new facilities on Granville Island Monday to Friday, from 9:30am-3:45pm.

  • Week 1: July 4-8
  • Week 2: July 11-15
  • Week 3: July 18-22

Teen Summer Dance Intensive 2022 will take place at our new facilities on Granville Island Monday to Friday, from 8:45am-4pm.

  • Week 1: July 4-8
  • Week 2: July 11-15

Information

International Summer Dance Intensive

Ages 12+ | August 8-26, 2022
An intensive full-day, three-week program with world-renowned teachers, choreographers, and repetiteurs. The program includes ballet, repertoire, pointe, pas de deux, Gaga, modern, Forsythe Improvisation Technologies, contemporary, movement exploration, coaching, and conditioning.

Junior Summer Dance Intensive

Ages 7-12 | July 4-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, 2022
A one- or two-week intensive summer program for younger dancers, featuring ballet, character, modern, repertoire, and jazz with special guest instructors and Arts Umbrella faculty. A comprehensive way to prepare for classes in September.

Teen Summer Dance Intensive

Ages 12+ | July 4-8 & July 11-15, 2022
A one- or two-week program for teens who are seeking a high level of dance instruction to develop and maintain dance ability they have acquired in the General Dance program. Featuring ballet, character, modern, repertoire, and jazz classes with Arts Umbrella faculty, the program also brings in special guest instructors.

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