July 4-July 24, 2027
The Summer Dance Intensive (SDI) is a three-week program that offers students a challenging, inspiring, and rewarding dance experience in a supportive, creative, and safe learning environment.
SDI features two program streams: the Professional Training Program (PTP) and Open Registration.
Professional Training Program (PTP)
The PTP is an audition-based program for students currently in Grades 5-12.
- Students currently in Grades 6-12 may be considered for the full-time Professional Training Program.
- Local students currently in Grades 5 and 6 may be considered for the Pre-Professional Program.
Open Registration
The Open Registration program does not require an audition. Students can simply register online and enjoy a summer focused on developing their technique, building confidence, and expanding their dance skills.
Open Registration is open to students currently in Grades 5-12.
Training Together
Students in both the PTP and Open Registration programs share classes and training opportunities, with placement determined by age and ability level.
Classes include:
- Ballet Technique
- Pointe Work
- Boy’s Work
- Repertoire
- Modern
- Contemporary
- Character
- Jazz
- Hip Hop
- Conditioning

Visit Auditions & Masterclasses for more information.
SDI ARTISTIC STAFF
Desirée Botting – Artistic Director
Catherine Taylor – Artistic Director Emerita
Angela Agudo – Ballet
Gizella Witkowsky – Ballet, Pointe, Repertoire
Alina Adjemian – Ballet, Contemporary Ballet, Pointe
Ellen Moore – Modern
Kareem Byfield – Jazz, Hip Hop
Allison Nichol – Contemporary
SDI GUEST TEACHERS
Sophie Lawson – Ballet, Pointe
Absalon Figueroa – Ballet, Boys work, Conditioning, Ballet Accompanist
Visit our ARTISTIC STAFF page for Bios of our faculty.
