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Why Study Dance at Interlochen
You'll join a passionate, dedicated, high caliber group of dancers who have the same lifelong desire as you: to bring beauty to life through movement. You’ll learn from experienced faculty members who have performed, instructed, and choreographed at the heights of the profession.
Through Interlochen’s outstanding dance programs, you'll be inspired to reach for your dreams and express yourself in fresh and challenging ways.
Summer Arts Camp
Dance CampsArts Boarding School
Dance MajorOnline Arts Programs
Virtual Instruction
The Dance Division at Interlochen has completely prepared me to show the world that this is who I am and this is what I'm here to do.
Austin Dabney '19, Arts Academy (Dance)
An Unparalleled Dance Education
At Interlochen, dancers strengthen their technique, create a distinctive presence, and develop performance resilience.
Prepare for Greatness with the Best
Faculty from nationally and internationally renowned dance companies, schools, and university programs bring diverse points of view and integrate current methods in their teaching. Many professional companies, conservatories, and top-tier university programs send representatives to campus to watch student auditions in-person.
Find Yourself on Stage
Whether it's on stage at Corson Auditorium or on tour to Carnegie Hall, you’ll stretch yourself with frequent, high-caliber dance and collaborative performance opportunities at Interlochen.
A Setting Designed for Beauty
Interlochen’s new and expanded 26,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Dance Center features professional-grade equipment with eye-popping panoramic views from the studios.
Dance News & Features
The performance will air on the Michigan Learning Channel at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Thirty-five musicians from the professional orchestra will perform Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovky’s iconic score live during the ballet’s four-show run.
Ranardo-Domeico Grays found community and inspiration during his time at Interlochen. Now, the VISIONS Contemporary Ballet artistic director and choreographer is inspiring his own community through performances that illuminate the Black experience.
Dance Intensives: Dance Showcase
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 4 p.m. ET
Dance Center 204 FREE, no tickets required
Interlochen Summer Dance Ensemble
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 3 p.m. ET
Dance Center 204 FREE, no tickets required