summer dance workshops
Every summer a ton of talented dancers (aka YOU! 
) travel across the country to attend amazing dance workshops and work with some extremely talented choreographers.
ivivva did some investigating and scoped out our 6 fav summer dance workshops for 2012 – which one do YOU want to go to?
1. The Pulse
What it’s all about: 2-4 days of a jam packed dance convention held this summer in both New York (July 11th – 15th) and Las Vegas (July 5th -8th), featuring North America’s top dance choreographers (called ‘the faculty’).
Why is it a hot spot for dancers?
- Opportunity to work with well-known choreographers from popular TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. You can also get your photo taken or attend Q&A sessions with them!
- Opportunity to show off your moves in the PULSE Performance Showcase.
- Chance to walk away with coveted scholarships ($30,000 per city).
- Professional headshot opportunities.
- Not to mention getting to stay in the “Big City” (NYC or Las Vegas) – both of which are total hotspots for dance in North America!
What it’s all about: 5 intense days of classes and rehearsals with a video shoot (mid-week) that brings the artists and dancers together. Held in Los Angeles from August 6th – 11th.
Why is it a hot spot for dancers?
- 7 of the most in-demand contemporary choreographers – including famous faces from So You Think You Can Dance.
- Opportunity to audition for an agency.
- Video Premiere on the last night!
What it’s all about: 5 day intensive that includes over 20 classes in Jazz, Funk + Hip-Hop. Ideal for dancers who are looking to break-in to LA’s commercial dance scene. Held in Hollywood from August 1st – 4th.
Why is it a hot spot for dancers?
- Cast of celeb faculty including favourite contestants and choreographers from So You Think You Can Dance like Mia Michaels, Travis Wall and Twitch.
- Photoshoot for every attendee.
- Concludes with a showcase and party at the exclusive W Hotel in the heart of Hollywood.
- Fun extras include a pool party, improve jam and an agency audition.
What it’s all about: Dance converntion that tours around the U.S. with a mission to bring hip hop dancers together with the industry’s top dance professionals in a fun and challenging environment. Held in Orlando Florida (Jul 13th -15th), Los Angeles (Aug. 1st – 3rd), and Baltimore (Aug. 24th – 26th).
Why is it a hot spot for dancers?
- Each city features 6-8 of the world’s top choreographers.
- Offers a unique CLUB STYLZ event –> an all age appropriate ultimate freestyle battle held Saturday evening at every Monsters convention.
- Thousands of dollars in scholarships available in each city.
- Opportunity for auditions (city dependent).
5. Royal Winnipeg Dance Intensive
What it’s all about: 2 week program for students aged 9-18 that offers the best in training and facilities to young dancers looking to improve their skills and advance their training in a wide variety of styles including ballet, pointe, modern and jazz. Held from August 5-18th.
Why is it a hot spot for dancers?
- Held at the esteemed Royal Winnipeg Ballet Studios in downtown Winnipeg.
- Royal Winnipeg Ballet teaching staff as well as talented guest faculty.
6. Joffrey Ballet School Young Dancer Program
What it’s all about: Designed for young students (ages 10-15) with a minimum of one year of ballet experience who love dance and want to immerse themselves in the art of ballet. Held June 11th – August 3rd in two-week sessions.
Why is it a hot spot for dancers?
- Each two-week session culminates with an in-house performance open to all.
- Master teachers and renowned faculty give instruction in a professional setting.
- Focuses on classical ballet technique and pointe, in the morning, with an array of afternoon classes including Horton, Modern and Hip Hop classes, Ballet Character, Body Conditioning and new this summer Improvisation.
- Exposure to New York’s unparalleled dance community.
Let us know which of these dance workshops sounds the coolest! Also, ivivva is going to be hanging out at the Pulse this summer – maybe we will see you there!
Want more?
- Quick fix to spicing up your dance outfits: grab a bright sports bra to layer with!
- Host the best summer party your friends have ever seen.
I wish I could do one…:(
That looks really neat!
I wish i could go to one! they are all so far away from where i live though ):
It seems so cool! I would love to do the 4th one!
I’m going to Walnut Hill’s summer intensive this year
my studio goes to the Jump convention in the fall. i was going to do a tap workshop but it got cancelled
these look great!
Maybe you could list some Canadian Summer Intensives.
they soud so cool wish i could go this year
that sounds awesome but i’m not going to the us anytime soon so i guess not. Besides, I’m not sure how old you have to be to do these workshops and if they’re talking about giving away scholarships then I’m guessing pretty old.
Hi M! Actually you only need to be 11 to attend most of these workshops!
Maybe one day!
I wish I could do one but I’m not an experienced enough dancer yet…
I wish I could attend one of these awesome workshops, but I live in Canada! Bummer.
the best 1 is jofffery ballet and the frist one
it would be a dream maybe iill be able to go 
I wish there was one in Toronto or Calgary
My mom would never let me travel to America for that
are there any in atlantic canada ??????????????
O wosh I could go to the third or sixth one…
My daughter is going to the RWB one. Luckily we live close because the residence fees are tres expensive. She is looking forward to it.
Sounds great i ave been to something called CDR ( costal dance rage )
And it was so much fun!
It would be wonderful if some of these opportunities were available to Canadian dancers! I realize that there is one in Winnipeg, but not everyone is into Ballet to that extent. What about holding some of these wonderful sessions in larger Canadian cities? We have great dancers in Canada but most wouldn’t have the money to attend these workshops (registration and hotel cost). Please think about this since Ivivva is a Canadian company!
all of them except for one is in Canada, and the one that is in Canada, is half way across the country for me! Bummer! i wish that there were some in the maritimes!
the joffrey ballet school one sounds amazing! I just wish I could go but I live in Edmonton, Alberta so none of these are close. I love dance it is only my secound year but I am really into contemprory and ballet
i wish i could do one, but i live in canada:( but me and my really close friend and dance friend could maybe get 2 the one in orlando cuz that is whre we r going, thank u so much ivivva
Can you have one for Canada
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I would love dance workshops for beginner dancers or dancers with a just little bit of training, especially in Canada. I wish I could go to one of these if they were closer from where I live.
wish they had one for canada!!! i love this ivivva.it helps me keep hair out of my way!
Dance co has a Pump It Up competitive intensive in St.Albert Alberta. I will be visiting from out of town to attend it. The address is http://www.danceco.net
omg i love you ivivva im an 11 year old ballet, tap, abd jazz dancer and ivivva makes everything esayer for me , i fit perfectly into etheir size 8 or even a 10 . im 4 foot 8 i wight 75 ponds and i never wanna grow out of ivivva !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IVIVVA YOU NEED A SIZE 16 18 AND MABY 20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLZZZZZZZZ
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#5, tots!
come on! what about ballet jorgen???????????????
you truly are the example of detocadiin and hard work it is an honor to say i have met and know you, congrats on all your success and much more to come. And K. I. T.
i wish i could go to the fourth one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my friend went to the royal winnipeg ballet and she hated she felt like she was totally ignored