Dance Theatre of Harlem

2026 Summer Intensives: Discover Where Dance Can Take You

2026 SUMMER INTENSIVES
New York City


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 – 17 
Summer Intensive Session 1: Ages 8-11

Session 1 is geared towards students ages 8 – 11 and just beginning in Ballet. Classes during the one-week session will include Ballet, modern, rehearsal, and history classes as well as a culminating event for families on the final day.

July 20 – Aug 7
Summer Intensive Session 2: Ages: 8 -24

Session 2 is geared for students ages 8 – 24 with a few years of training. 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.

You can read our video submission guidelines here.

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Summer Intensive Rates

Dress Code

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Summer Intensive National Audition Tour Stops

Saturday, January 17
Virtual Audition

8-11 years old | 3:30 – 4:30pm
12 years old & up | 4:30 – 5:30pm

Sunday, February 1
Memphis, TN | Collage Dance Center
8 years old and up | 11am-12:30pm

February 4-8
Atlanta, Georgia | IABD

Saturday, February 14th
Nassau, Bahamas
National Dance Company of the Bahamas

Saturday, February 21
Winston-Salem, North Carolina | UNCSA

Saturday, February 28
Boston, MA | Boston Arts Academy

Saturday, March 7, 2026
New York, NY | Dance Theatre of Harlem
8-11  years old | 3:30-4:30pm
12 years old & up | 4:30 – 5:30pm

Saturday, March 14th
Baltimore, MD | Baltimore School of the Arts

Sunday, March 15th
Washington DC | Dance Institute of Washington