DANCEWORKS SUMMER PRO INTENSIVE
JUNE 9 – JUNE 15, 2026

TIMELINE

JAN 1, 2026
Applications and Registration opens

FEB 12, 2026
EARLY BIRD Application Deadline

FEB 15, 2026
EARLY BIRD Registration Deadline

MAY 17, 2026
Registration Closes

JUN 8, 2026
Opening night Welcome event

JUN 8 – 13, 2026
Pro Intenisve

TUITION

EARLY BIRD Registration: $400
Regular Registration: $500

Tuition covers
+ 12 Technique Classes

+ 4 professional Development Lectures

+ Repertory classes / setting original work

+ Evening gatherings / networking events

+ opening night dance social and class presented by Cream City Swing

+ Closing Day retreat to join Peter Stathas Dance for workshops and The Barn Project performance, closing night party

+ Travel to Elkhorn, WI

Participants should plan to secure their own housing as housing is not provided in tuition.

ELIGIBILITY

+ Dancers must complete an application

+ 18 years or older

+ 1 year of collegiate program training or conservatory training

MISSION AND FOCUS

This professional dance intensive is designed for collegiate- through professional-level dancers seeking to immerse themselves in intermediate to advanced professional training.

The mission of the intensive is to connect high-level dancers to one another and to the forms integrated into our teaching and performance with Danceworks Performance MKE. While we are rooted in integrity through technical form, we also value professional development opportunities that demystify the creative process, nonprofit infrastructure, and professional dance work culture. Equally important is the time we spend connecting with one another; we place strong emphasis on evening networking and leisure events that foster community and meaningful relationships among dancers.

This summer intensive may serve as an opportunity for dancers to be considered for our company. Think of this as a chance to train with us and be seen!

STYLES AND SCHEDULE

Technique classes will span wide array of genres with primary training rooted in contemporary dance technique and improvisation and merging into supporting styles such as ballet, musical theatre, jazz, African Dance, conditioning and yoga. Contemporary Repertoire practice and performance will finish out the 5 day intensive.

Pro Intensive Sample Schedule

Class 1 (90 minutes) 9:00a-10:30a

Break (15 min) 10:30a – 10:45a

Class 2 (90 minutes) 10:45a – 12:15p

Personal time (30 min) 12:15p – 12:45p

Lunch/Lecture (60 Min) 12:45p – 1:45p

Class 3 (Style Class, 60 minutes) 1:45p – 2:45p

Break (15 min) 2:45p – 3:00p

Rep (120 min) 3:00p – 5:00p

Evening event 7:00 PM

+ Monday June 8th we welcome dancers to an opening night social at Milwaukee iconic venue the Falcon Bowl featuring a swing dance lesson and social hosted by Cream City Swing.

+ Saturday, June 13th we head to The Barn in Elkhorn, WI for special workshops and performances later that evening by Peter Stathas Dance. Travel is included in your tuition, to and from this special event. Meals not provided.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions Artistic Coordinator, Katelyn Altmann. kaltmann@danceworksmke.org