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Boarding School for Performing Arts


Master the art of acting, dancing, and musical performance with professional-level training at our arts boarding school.
Whether you’re a classically-trained dancer, a slam poet, or a singer-songwriter, you’ll find your niche at Interlochen Arts Academy. 

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You know from experience what it’s like to have pre-show nerves, but it doesn’t stop you from taking the stage to perform. You’re most yourself when you’re sharing your voice and your unique gifts with the world. In the glare of the stage lights, you find your purpose.

Interlochen Arts Academy is where you’ll take your talents to the next level. When you study the performing arts with us, you’ll learn techniques and tools of the trade from faculty members who are professionals in dance, music, theatre, and more. At our performing arts boarding school, you’ll meet renowned guest artists and make friends with high school students from around the world who share your passion for reaching audiences with the power of art.

If you love the performing arts, you’ll thrive here. Reach your full potential at Interlochen.

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Performing Arts Majors

Interlochen Arts Academy offers an array of performing arts programs that inspire and nurture young artists. With a rich history, Interlochen provides a transformative environment—deep in the woods and nestled between two lakes—for aspiring artists in music, dance, theatre, and more. Students receive world-class training from accomplished faculty, access state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with guest artists and peers who share their passion.

Featured Faculty

You’ll receive world-class arts mentorship and teachings from our expert Interlochen faculty.

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Leslie Dunner

Leslie B. Dunner, D.M.A

Conductor, Arts Academy Orchestra

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Instructor of Theatre Gulshirin Dubash Interlochen Arts Academy

Gulshirin Dubash

Instructor of Theatre

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Joseph Morrissey

Joseph Morrissey

Director of Dance

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Clyde Sheets

Clyde Sheets

Director of Interdisciplinary Arts

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Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Academy with a free digital viewbook

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In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about: 

  • Each of our seven arts areas 
  • Renowned faculty 
  • College-preparatory academics 
  • Student resources 
  • How to apply and financial aid information
  • And more

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to a high school where young creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Plan your visit, request more information, or apply to Interlochen Arts Academy today.