2027 Summer Intensives: Discover Where Dance Can Take You
2027 SUMMER INTENSIVES
DISCOVER WHERE DANCE CAN TAKE YOU!
For generations, DTH’s rich legacy has made the dream of ballet a reality for students from all over the world. The DTH School is a safe, nurturing and diverse environment. Join us this summer as we invite you to bring forth your best to become the dancer your heart longs to be.
DATES & SESSIONS
July 6 – 16
Summer Intensive Session 1: Ages 8-11
Session 1 is geared towards students ages 8 – 11 and just beginning in ballet. Classes will include ballet, modern, rehearsal, and history classes as well as a culminating event for families on the final day.
July 19 – Aug 6
Summer Intensive Session 2: Ages: 8 – 24
Session 2 is geared towards students ages 8 – 24 with at least 2 years of foundational Ballet training or more. Activities include classes in ballet, pointe, Men’s class, Women and Men’s variations, partnering, modern, jazz, West African, yoga, Health and Wellness, and culminating showings for families each Friday.
Participants will have the option of selecting one week, two weeks, or three weeks of dance training. Dancers may audition via video submission or in person at a tour stop across the United States.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
*additional cities to be announced*
Washington, DC
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Ages 8-12 is 2:30pm-3:30pm
Ages 13 and up is 4pm- 5pm
Location:
Dance Institute of Washington – 3400 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
Placement and acceptance notifications will be sent by September 30.
Audition fee: $40, non-refundable
For more information about the DC Summer Intensive audition, email Najaree Wallace at nwallace@dancetheatreofharlem.org.
Video submissions are sent through the registration application. View video submission guidelines here. Submit by June 30, 2027.
Questions? Email registration@dancetheatreofharlem.org
Photos by Louisa Wells (top) and Nir Arieli