Thanks to our incredible Summer Intensive dancers for an inspiring two weeks!
A sneak peek into the studio, featuring a masterclass with David and live drums by Pablo Eluchans.
Moments after our Summer Intensive Final Showcase.
Learn More About Our Annual Summer Intensive!
Train with Parsons Company Artists!
Refine classical and modern dance technique.
Learn new and classic works from the company’s repertory.
Practice auditioning for professional positions and receive personal feedback for what you do.
Develop the technique to prepare and execute a successful photoshoot that highlights your skills.
Receive instruction in various electives, including partnering and ballroom dance.
Perform in a showcase designed for friends and family.
Besides working alongside our company dancers in technique and Parsons repertory classes, attendees have the chance to take a range of specialized workshops and classes.
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Our Summer Intensive offers a dynamic range of classes designed to challenge and inspire dancers. In addition to repertory and technique classes, we offer:
Theater Jazz Experience this stylized dance form characterized by sharp and dynamic movements combining the rhythmic elements of jazz with a focus on technical precision.
Contemporary Explore how movement and technique work in challenging dancers to use their breath, plié, and carving of the spine to find grounded shapes, continuous movement and musicality.
Floor work Take this highly physical, athletic class that focuses on how the distribution of weight between ground, body and space impact dance technique.
Improvisation Grab a chance to discover new pathways to making improvisation a viable tool in auditions and the choreographic process.
Partnering with Parsons Dancers Learn how to share weight and trust your partner as you practice classic Parsons partnering sequences.
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Masterclass with David Parsons Learn about David Parsons' creative process in this class devoted to crafting new movement and exploring ideas in real time.
Modern Masterclass Learn Parsons Dance technique as you study classic shapes, fast movements, and exciting combinations. -
Gain valuable insight in this class featuring a two-hour mock audition and feedback about dancer resumes and headshots.
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Discover the technique behind a successful photoshoot and how to build an audition portfolio through collaboration with a photographer and Parsons dancers.