Interlochen Center for the Arts Dance

The Interlochen Arts Academy boarding school dance program helps dancers become proficient and well-rounded artists who are prepared for the challenges of dance at a professional level. A ballet-based program encourages versatility through additional training in other techniques such as modern and somatic practices. A substantial number of men allows for regular pas classes, repertory options, and builds strength and consistency for both men and women. Frequent collaboration with other arts disciplines and challenging academics provide students with a cross-disciplinary education that promotes development as artists, technicians and thinkers.

The summer dance program offers a curriculum designed for the serious student who wishes to study both ballet and modern dance. All classes provide a positive, focused, professional atmosphere. Dance majors may choose to attend one or both of the three-week sessions that include six hours of dance training each day. Majors select from either a ballet emphasis (which includes pointe technique) or modern emphasis (which includes improvisation and composition).