3-Week Summer Intensive

July 17th- August 4th

Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive provides unparalleled training by our respected faculty and guest faculty. PDT’s proven curriculum will build your confidence as a dancer, enhance your technique and artistry, and expose you to various techniques presented by world-class faculty.

As a summer student, you will experience a program that is focused on advancing your strength and technique in ballet with daily conditioning, technique, pointe, and additional styles including character, variations, contemporary, music, improv, partnering, jazz, and hip-hop.

The intensive will culminate in a performance on PDT’s beautiful outdoor stage, dance under the stars alongside some of PDT’s fantastic Alumni!

Dress code
- Leotard and tights for ballet class
- Form fitting shorts/pants may be worn for Jazz/Contemporary
- Skirts may be worn for pointe class
- Ballet slippers
- Pointe shoes - if applicable
- Jazz shoes
Dancers are welcome to wear skin tone tights, their shoes must match the color of their tights.
Tights should be clean and pulled down around feet.
Hair should always be pulled back neatly in a bun for ballet or a pony tail for modern/jazz.
Dancers with dreads or other natural hair styles are asked to secure hair away from face, so that it is not distracting when dancing.
What to bring
- Yoga mat
- Theraband
- Water bottle - water fountain is available for refills
- Lunch, and snacks
- Deodorant
- Notebook
Classes run from 9:00-3:30 each day. Some days dancers may finish at 4:00pm. Please check the schedule each day for your dismissal time.
Week 1 Class Schedule
Dancers may register for the full Three Week Intensive or individual weeks.
Register - Week One
Register - Week Two
Register - Week Three