Dance Lab: Summer Intensive

Overview

2026 Dance Lab promotional flierCSU Dance Lab is a college preparatory summer program offering immersive study in classical and contemporary dance forms, repertory, theory, and composition. In addition to dance classes and rehearsals, students will attend lectures, develop artist statements, choreograph solos, and present a public performance. Mentored by CSU Dance faculty, renowned guest artists, and current dance majors, attendees expand skills and knowledge while contributing to a collaborative creative process. Intermediate-advanced level dancers ages 14+ are invited to register for our two-week in-person intensive. To ensure individualized attention, registration is limited to 24 dancers admitted on a first-come-first-served basis.

 

Daily Schedule (Monday–Saturday):

  • 9-10:30 a.m.: Movement/Technique
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Repertory Rehearsals
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch
  • 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Movement/Technique
  • 3-4 p.m.: Writing, Choreography, Dance History, Music, Nutrition/Injury Prevention

CSU Dance Lab Minis:

CSU Dance Lab Minis is our youth summer program offering engaging instruction in a variety of styles. Open for all levels. No prior dance experience needed.

Week 1: Ages 7-10
August 3-7, 9a.m.-12p.m.; Saturday, August 8, 12:30-3p.m. with informal show at 2p.m.

Week 2: Ages 10-13
August 10-14, 9a.m.-12p.m.; Saturday, August 15, 12:30-3p.m. with public show at 2p.m.

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Dates: August 2-15, 2026

Registration Deadline: June 15, 2026

Enrollment limited to 24 participants per program

Tuition Pricing (does not include lodging, meals, or parking):

Week 1 only: $850 (informal showcase)

Both weeks: $1700 (informal and public showcases)

Minis (ages 7-13): $250/week

 

Contact

Madeline Harvey

  • Associate Professor of Dance

(970) 491-4244

Madeline.Harvey@colostate.edu