Dance


Why Study Dance at Interlochen

You'll join a passionate, dedicated, high caliber group of dancers who have the same lifelong desire as you: to bring beauty to life through movement. You’ll learn from experienced faculty members who have performed, instructed, and choreographed at the heights of the profession.

Through Interlochen’s outstanding dance programs, you'll be inspired to reach for your dreams and express yourself in fresh and challenging ways.

Summer Arts Camp

Dance Camps

Arts Boarding School

Dance Major

Online Arts Programs

Virtual Instruction

The Dance Division at Interlochen has completely prepared me to show the world that this is who I am and this is what I'm here to do.

Austin Dabney '19, Arts Academy (Dance)

An Unparalleled Dance Education

At Interlochen, dancers strengthen their technique, create a distinctive presence, and develop performance resilience.

Interlochen Arts Academy dance instructor teaches student at the barre

Prepare for Greatness with the Best

Faculty from nationally and internationally renowned dance companies, schools, and university programs bring diverse points of view and integrate current methods in their teaching. Many professional companies, conservatories, and top-tier university programs send representatives to campus to watch student auditions in-person. 

interlochen arts academy sleeping beauty

Find Yourself on Stage

Whether it's on stage at Corson Auditorium or on tour to Carnegie Hall, you’ll stretch yourself with frequent, high-caliber dance and collaborative performance opportunities at Interlochen. 

Male dancer practices inside the Dance Center

A Setting Designed for Beauty

Interlochen’s new and expanded 26,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Dance Center features professional-grade equipment with eye-popping panoramic views from the studios.

Dance News & Features

Students in the Music Center
What are the benefits of attending a performing arts high school?

Interlochen Arts Academy's admission staff, faculty, and students share the top six reasons performing arts high schools prepare students for college and beyond.

Two Interlochen Arts Academy male dancers perform during the Fall Dance Showcase
Take the next step and stand out

4 reasons to enroll in America’s premier high school of dance and significantly improve your skills.

An Interlochen Arts Academy dance student performs during the Fall Dance.
Movement becomes art at Interlochen's dance school

Your opportunity to excel as a dancer starts at Interlochen Arts Academy—a top-rated high school of dance.

Dance Events
Dec
12

Dance, Academy Student

"The Nutcracker"

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult $42; Child-College $19

Dec
13

Dance, Academy Student

"The Nutcracker"

Friday, December 13, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult $42; Child-College $19

Dec
14

Dance, Academy Student

"The Nutcracker"

Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 2 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult $42; Child-College $19

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to a place where creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Plan your visit, request more information, or apply/register to an Interlochen Center for the Arts program today.