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Movement becomes art at Interlochen's dance school
Your opportunity to excel as a dancer starts at Interlochen Arts Academy—a top-rated high school of dance.
Enrolling in dance school is a commitment to your craft. If you are passionate about the performing arts and interested in focused, personalized instruction in a boarding school environment, Interlochen Arts Academy is the perfect educational environment for you.
Building on a Strong Foundation
At Interlochen’s dance school, we appreciate breadth. We want our dance students to build strength in classical ballet, giving them an excellent foundation for contemporary dance styles. Our students benefit from performance opportunities as individuals, in small ensembles, and in large-scale ballets with live orchestra. At Interlochen Arts Academy, we want to help you take your ballet to the next level.
College or Career? We prepare you for both.
You might imagine a college dance program or professional company in your future. Either way, Interlochen’s dance school training will prepare you. Our curriculum is designed to strengthen the whole person—helping you develop problem-solving capabilities, conquer physical challenges, build your confidence as a performer, and learn teamwork and collaboration. When you finish Arts Academy as a dance major, you’re prepared for the future.
Personal or Professional? It’s a balancing act.
It’s critical as a dancer that you discover your own artistry. Our faculty-mentors enable you to express yourself through the art of dance, making sure your personal touch comes through as you interpret music through movement. At the same time, every instructor brings a wealth of experience in professional dancing and a deep understanding of the world of professional dance. Students benefit from the combination of individualized dance styles and diligent study of dance principles.
Faculty and Peers — You’ll learn from them all.
Dance instructors at Interlochen are career educators with dance performance experience and a deep passion for developing skills of the next generation of young artists. But you’ll also gain motivation, encouragement, and friendships with your peers at Interlochen as you study dance alongside other young artists who care greatly about improving their skills. Every day, the Interlochen community of mentors and high school artists come together to learn from each other and create something beautiful.
Math or Movement? School includes a full curriculum.
Dance school definitely focuses on dance, but school days at Interlochen Arts Academy include a rigorous academic curriculum, including: language arts, math, history, science, and foreign languages. College prep tracks, advanced placement (AP), and college credit options are all available. Dance courses are part of every high school semester—including classes on pointe, conditioning, technique, partnering, character dance, and more.
Explore Dance School at Interlochen
Your opportunity to grow in your dance skill will be greatly enhanced by the learning experiences available at Interlochen—America’s premier arts education institution. Explore Interlochen to develop technical and artistic skills, learn physical and emotional resilience, gain extensive performance experience, and prepare for competitions and auditions.
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