Summer Dance Intensive 2027

Cultivate Your Skills and Connections
Dance students are invited to a week-long overnight camp July 12 – 16 at Grand Canyon University. Come develop your skills through instruction with fellow dancers. All classes are taught by distinguished dance faculty and guests, assisted by students from GCU College of Arts and Media’s Dance Department.
Courses include:
- Jazz
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Hip Hop
- Composition
- And others
Who Can Attend
Male and female dancers ages 13 to 24 years are invited to the Summer Dance Intensive. Students must have two consecutive years of dance study. Students will take placement classes on the first day of camp to determine their technical levels (beginning-intermediate and intermediate-advanced).
Dance Performance
Family and friends are invited to a dance performance by Summer Dance Intensive students on Friday, July 16 in the Sunset Auditorium. General admission is available at no cost. Details regarding the location and time will be provided in an email closer to the start of the camp.
Dance Facilities
Our studios are located on the first floor of Saguaro Hall. The three adjacent studios feature sprung floors and storage for students’ belongings.
Pricing
- Camp Registration:
- Register by Jan. 15 = $750
- Register by May 30 = $800
- Register by June 30 = $850
Registration Deadline: June 30
- Commuter Registration:
- Register by Jan. 15 = $600
- Register by May 30 = $650
- Register by June 30 = $700
Registration Deadline: June 30
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2027
Additional Camp Conditions
- There is no option for daily drop-in classes
Schedule
- Camp activities are daily from approximately 9 am to 5:30 pm with evening activities for resident campers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and breaks are roughly 60 – 90 minutes each
- Special events:
- Pool party
- Movie night
- Dance performance on Friday
Sign Up Today!
Please download the electronic release form and submit it with your RSVP. Payment will be requested after the form is filled out.