Contemporary Dance Summer Program for High School Students


Why Take High School Contemporary Dance

Expressive. Improvised. Unique. Contemporary dance is an eclectic method that allows you to physically express your art. At Interlochen, you will hone this expression and improve your technical and improvisational skills with other young dancers from around the world.

What You'll Learn

As a high school contemporary summer dance camp student, you will spend up to six hours a day training inside our beautiful new facility, the Dance Center—with gorgeous views of Green Lake. You'll study a variety of dance topics, including:

  • Modern technique
  • Improvisation and composition
  • Jazz
  • Body conditioning
  • Repertory

Audition Requirements

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Program Snapshot
Program Length
3 weeks
Program Dates
  • SESSION 1: June 22, 2025 to July 12, 2025
  • SESSION 2: July 13, 2025 to August 3, 2025
Tuition
$6,985
Age Range
High School (Grades 9-12)
Deadline
  • SESSION 1: January 15, 2025
  • SESSION 2: January 15, 2025

Meet the Faculty

Our Camp faculty members have danced, directed, and choreographed all over the United States and world. Many continue to be actively involved in the world of dance as college, institute, and university-level instructors.

Please note the gallery may showcase previous instructors.

All Faculty

Katherine Dorn

Katie Dorn

Instructor of Contemporary Dance

A parent’s perspective: A foundation for adulthood

For Nancy and Chris, sending their child to Interlochen Arts Camp was an opportunity to practice for adulthood—and strengthen their family’s bonds. Listen as Nancy and Chris discuss the personal and artistic growth that transpires at Interlochen and share why they would recommend Interlochen to any parent of a young artist.

Program Highlights

Performance Opportunities

At the end of the three-week session, you will participate in a fully produced performance. Our dance faculty will choreograph or create original works. We have additional performance opportunities available by faculty selection or audition where you can work with other young artists in different arts disciplines like music or theatre.

Distinguished Faculty

The Interlochen Arts Camp dance faculty is a group of high-caliber individuals who have dedicated their lives to dance. Our faculty either continue to dance or instruct at leading institutions around the world. They look forward to spending their summers at Interlochen, teaching the next generation of young artists.

The Dance Center

Our 26,000 square-foot dance facility provides our students and faculty with amazing studios, updated technology, fitness centers, and beautiful views of Green Lake. It's one of the most scenic places on campus. Learn more about the Dance Center. 

Live Accompaniment

Our classes and performance opportunities stand apart from other summer dance programs as we dance along to professional, live musicians instead of recordings. We take full advantage of the interdisciplinary aspect of Camp by leveraging other arts disciplines, including music.

Interlochen is a place where I feel everyone is equally kind and talented, a place where I can be myself. In my classes, I've been exposed to many amazing dancers and instructors. I've received both compliments and corrections that I hope will make me the best dancer I can be. As a dance major, you're selected to be in a piece. I've been able to challenge myself and learn new movements, as well as learn from some of the most well-known choreographers in the industry.

Lila, Contemporary 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.

Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Camp with a free digital viewbook

Camp 2025 Viewbook Graphic

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