Summer Dance Intensives

Dance with us this summer!

Regional Dance America offers two unique programs:

  • National Choreography Intensive:  A two-week summer intensive expanding dancers’ versatility in diverse dance genres and choreographers’ expertise in the craft of choreography. For dancers ages 13+ and choreographers ages 16+.
  • National Training Program:  A two-week summer intensive focusing on dancers’ technical development with individualized coaching work to advance their training. For dancers ages 12+.

National Choreography Intensive
Dates  June 16 – 28, 2025
Location  Dayton, Ohio
Tracks  Three available options:

  • Dancer Track – for dancers ages 13+ who are studying dance at an intermediate to advanced level
  • Emerging Choreographer Track – for choreographers looking to explore different elements of the choreographic process with expert guidance; new phrases created on different dancers daily
  • Project Tier Choreographer Track – for established choreographers looking to incorporate new perspectives in their choreographic process to advance their craft; time, space, and dancers to develop a completed work throughout the intensive

Apply  Online Application for all Dancers, Emerging Choreographers, and Project Tier Choreographers

Application Decisions  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and acceptances awarded until spaces fill.

National Training Program
Dates  June 16 – 28, 2025
Location  Dayton, Ohio

Dancer Track – for dancers ages 12+ who are studying dance at an intermediate to advanced level. Includes daily technique classes, repertory classes, and engaging workshops. The experience culminates with a final performance.

Register  RDA Associate Dancers receive automatic acceptance to the National Training Program and may register at any time until spaces fill.

Apply  Online Application for all Dancers not currently affiliated with Regional Dance America, including dance video reel and photos

Application Decisions  Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and acceptances awarded until spaces fill.

Kick off your summer dancing with Regional Dance America! Each intensive experience is intentionally crafted for you to grow individually in your training and artistic expression all the while networking with fellow dancers, choreographers, and world-class faculty in RDA’s signature trusted environment. Pursue a transformative experience this summer!

Photos: Gary Taylor Photography