Dance Summer Programs for Grades 3-6
Why Take Junior Dance
At Interlochen, we offer a nurturing environment where it's safe to try, fail, and try again. Our junior dance program is designed for eager young dancers to improve their technique and form, and challenge themselves both inside and outside the studio.
What You'll Learn
As a junior dancer, you will spend up to four hours each day improving your dance potential and gaining self-confidence from inside our amazing new facility—the Dance Center. You will practice your pliés and improvisation with amazing views from the shore of Green Lake. Courses may include:
- Ballet technique
- Modern technique
- Improvisation
- Composition
- Jazz
- Character dance
What's it like?
At Interlochen Arts Camp, male-presenting dance students spend six hours per day immersed in a rigorous, well-rounded training program. Listen in as Arts Camp students and dance faculty explain what sets Interlochen’s program apart: from exceptional faculty and an unparalleled community to breathtaking lake views.
Junior Camp Schedule
Based on instructor discretion, junior dancers will participate in different styles of dance throughout the day, including ballet, jazz, or modern.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 - 6:45 a.m. | First Call, Reveille, and Line-up |
| 6:50 a.m. | Cabin clean up, prep for day |
| 7 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 - 11:45 a.m. | Dance |
| 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Lunch / Rest |
| 2 - 3:45 p.m. | Dance |
| 4:45 - 6:45 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:45 - 9:30 p.m. | Performances or free time |
| 9:30 p.m. | Call to Quarters |
| 10 - 10:15 p.m. | Taps - final call of the day |
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
At the end of the session, you will dance in a performance showcasing the material covered during your course work.
Distinguished Faculty
Our faculty have dedicated their lives to dance. Many of them currently perform or instruct at leading institutions around the world. They look forward to spending their summers at Interlochen, teaching the next generation of young artists.
Class to me is a place where you don't have to be scared if you do something wrong. You don't have to be scared if you mess up in the dance rehearsals because you don't get one chance. You can practice it more times in class. I really like doing more of what I love every day so I can get better at it more quickly.
Cyrus, Dance
A taste of the arts in every direction
Listen in as junior students and Camp Life staff share what they love most about the junior experience at Interlochen Arts Camp—and what sets Interlochen apart from other summer programs.
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Camp with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Various programs
- Renowned faculty
- A day in the life of a student
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more