For Ages 14 to 25
Join the Summer Dance Residency, a two-week dance intensive designed for advanced dancers.
Elevate your craft and create unforgettable performances with guidance from world-class professional choreographers and dance-on-film experts.
Work done in this summer intensive is still helping me today in my BFA program.
– Summer Intensive Dancer
Why Attend?
Technique Classes
Sharpen your skills with diverse companies and guest instructors.
Creation Sessions
Collaborate with Artistic Director, Sandra Parks, and guest artists to create innovative choreography and dance films.
Performance Opportunities
Showcase your work in a live theater performance and submit your dance films to international festivals.
Professional Connections
Work closely with industry professionals and expand your creative network.
My time in [the advanced summer intensive], and with the staff at CCD, was transformative.
– Summer Intensive Dancer
Advanced Intensive Tuition
For the Two-Week Program
- + room & board fees (if applicable)
- For both weeks
Perform in Italy
Optional Performance Opportunity
The residency culminates in a collaboration with Women in Dance, featuring performances at the 2025 Florence Biennale in Italy (October).
Italy Guardian Fee
Optional
- If Performer is a Minor
- Includes travel, room, and board
Peace of Mind
Parents can rest assured that their dancer will be under the vigilant and capable care of our summer intensive’s staff and faculty at all times. We prioritize the safety and well-being of every student entrusted to us, and to ensure this, all our team members have undergone rigorous background checks, verifying their suitability to work with youth. Your dancer’s safety is our top priority, and we are committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment throughout their time at our summer intensive.
Summer Daily Schedule
Week One
July 14th – July 18th, 2025
This schedule is subject to change.
8:45 AM – 9 AM
Arrival
9 AM – 10:30 AM
Technique Class w/Company A (Monday & Thursday)
Technique Class w/Company B (Tuesday & Friday)
Technique Class w/Company C (Wednesday & Saturday)
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Technique Class w/CCD AD or Guest (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Dance on film Class w/CCD AD or Guest (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch break
12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
CCD AD Creation (Group A – M/W/F Group B T/TH/S)
Dance on film Creation w/guest (Group A – T/TH/S Group B M/W/F)
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Company A Creation
Company B Creation
Company C Creation
Summer Daily Schedule
Week Two
July 21st – July 26th, 2025
This schedule is subject to change.
8:45 AM – 9 AM
Arrival
9 AM – 10:30 AM
Technique Class w/Company A (Monday & Thursday)
Technique Class w/Company B (Tuesday & Friday)
Technique Class w/Company C (Wednesday & Saturday)
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Technique Class w/CCD AD or Guest (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Dance on film Class w/CCD AD or Guest (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch break
12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
CCD AD Creation w/everyone (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Dance on film Creation w/guest (Thursday & Friday)
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Company A Creation (Monday – Thursday)
Company B Creation (Monday – Thursday)
Company C Creation (Monday – Thursday)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Friday Only)
Dress Rehearsal in studio
1 PM – 5 PM (Saturday Only)
Tech Rehearsal in Theater
6:30 – 8 PM (Saturday Only)
Performance in Theater
