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Contemporary Dance Summer Program for Grades 6-8
Why Take Intermediate Contemporary Dance
Rule breakers paved the way to make contemporary dance what it is today—and contemporary dancers continue to push artistic boundaries. At Interlochen, you will be encouraged to delve into this innovative art form alongside other young dancers from around the world.
What You'll Learn
As an intermediate contemporary dancer, you will spend up to four hours a day developing your dance art form inside our new, state-of-the-art facility—the Dance Center. You and your fellow dancers will experience the amazing views of Green Lake while learning from some of the best dance faculty from around the world. Experience a camp for modern dance like no other. Courses may include:
- Modern technique
- Ballet technique
- Improvisation and composition
- Jazz
- Body conditioning
- Repertory
What's it like?
At Interlochen Arts Camp, male-presenting dance students spend six hours per day immersed in a rigorous, well-rounded training program. Listen in as Arts Camp students and dance faculty explain what sets Interlochen’s program apart: from exceptional faculty and an unparalleled community to breathtaking lake views.
Intermediate Camp Schedule
In two to six week dance programs, ballet and contemporary students will take classes in both styles of dance.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:35 - 6:45 a.m. | First Call, Reveille, and Line-up |
| 6:50 a.m. | Cabin clean up, prep for day |
| 7 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 - 10:15 a.m. | Ballet |
| 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Contemporary / Modern |
| 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch / Rest |
| 2 - 2:50 p.m. | Dance Composition |
| 3 - 3:35 p.m. | Jazz or Pilates / Conditioning |
| 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. | Rehearsals |
| 4:45 - 6:45 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:45 - 9 p.m. | Performances or free time |
| 9 p.m. | Call to Quarters |
| 9:45 p.m. | Taps - final call of the day |
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
At the end of the three-week session, you will dance in a fully produced public performance. Our dance faculty will re-stage choreography or create original works for the event. We also have additional performance opportunities available by faculty selection or audition where you can work with other young artists in different arts disciplines like music or theatre.
Distinguished Faculty
Our faculty have dedicated their lives to dance. Many of them currently perform or instruct at leading institutions around the world. They look forward to spending their summers at Interlochen, teaching the next generation of young artists.
The Dance Center
Our 26,000 square-foot dance facility provides our students and faculty with amazing studios, updated technology, fitness centers, and beautiful views of Green Lake. It's one of the most scenic places on campus. Learn more about the Dance Center.
My favorite class here is Composition/Improv. This class is helping me be quick on my feet and learn how to choreograph for when I'm older.
Alexis A.
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Camp with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Various programs
- Renowned faculty
- A day in the life of a student
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more