Summer training changes a dancer’s trajectory. ACDA collects advertised summer intensives from colleges, conservatories, and professional companies across the nation — and around the world — so college dancers can quickly compare opportunities, plan auditions, and make choices that advance their artistry and careers.
Check out these 2026 Summer Intensives!
Listed alphabetically.
June 17-July 11, 2026 (18+)
Duke University
Durham, NC
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July 6-18, 2026
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
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July 12–August 1, 2026: Attend for one, two, or three weeks!
Lewiston, ME
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June 8-20, 2026
New York City
Apply by March 31st for scholarship consideration
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Movement Exchange Cross-Cultural Dance Exchange in Panama
August 2-9, 2026
Panama
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ODL TOUR – JUNE 15 – 27, 2026
Join us as we travel and share the Odyssey experience across multiple cities, bringing together dancers, artists, and movers in a celebration of embodied creativity.
ODL EXTENSION – ATHENS RESIDENCY – JUNE 29 – JULY 5, 2026
A week of professional training, development, personal coaching, and performance in the heart of Greece!
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July 20 – August 1, 2026
University of Central Oklahoma
UCO, Edmond – OK
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July 11-25, 2026
Sorrento, Italy,
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June 15-26, Ages 17+
New York, NY
Taylor Dance West
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July 11 – August 2, 2026
Santa Fe, NM
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