The Dance Division provides a nurturing environment in which students can develop both artistic skills and technical proficiency, allowing them to pursue a professional dance career or continue their education at the collegiate level.

The Dance Division offers a pre-professional, ballet-based program. Highly experienced resident faculty are complemented by nationally renowned guest teachers and choreographers in ballet, modern, jazz, and other idioms. Five hours per day of class work and rehearsals lead to three fully produced dance productions, two "in studio" performances, and interdepartmental concerts. At least once a year, the Dance Ensemble performs with the Interlochen Orchestra in a full-length classical ballet. Audition opportunities are provided on campus for college/university programs, professional companies, and summer schools. The Dance Division works closely with Academic Division Chairs and support services to provide for the educational, emotional, and physical demands placed on young dancers. Specialists in nutritional counseling, dance medicine, and related arts fields work closely with dance faculty.