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 push beyond your limits and express yourself in new and challenging ways.
Summer Arts Camp
Dance ProgramsArts Boarding School
Dance MajorOnline 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.
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.
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.
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
The school’s popular annual multidisciplinary showcase will take place Friday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Harcourt encouraged graduating students to embrace their role as citizen artists and persevere through difficult times.
The Interlochen Arts Academy alumnus (and 2021 commencement speaker) chats with Director of Interdisciplinary Arts Clyde Sheets about discovering dance at Interlochen, why he decided to join the original cast of Hamilton, and what it means to be an artist.
Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker"
Thursday, December 9, 2021 - 7:30 p.m.
Corson Auditorium $32 Full Price; $14 Student
Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker"
Friday, December 10, 2021 - 7:30 p.m.
Corson Auditorium $32 Full Price; $14 Student
Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker"
Saturday, December 11, 2021 - 2 p.m.
Corson Auditorium $32 Full Price; $14 Student