PRE-PROFESSIONAL SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE

For intermediate and advanced level dancers, ages 11 and up

Sara Rohs and Ally Kenison started this intensive in 2013 to help dancers learn the tools they wish they knew before dancing in college, auditioning, and working as dancers and teachers.

MCD’s summer intensive is designed specifically to strengthen dancers’ technique, confidence, creativity, and stage presence.

Various locations around Madison will be used to create a unique and exciting learning experience.

2024 DATES

July 15 - 28, 2024, 10 am-3 pm M-F

Performance Sunday, July 28

THE CURRICULUM

Dance Styles

Aerial Silks
Acro
Underwater Ballet
Leaps and Turns
Auditions 101
Improvisation
Choreography

Partnering
Contemporary
Jazz
Lyrical
Hip Hop
Ballet
Modern

Physiology Focus

Core Control
Spinal Mobility
Turnout and Pelvic Stability
Upper Back Engagement/Mobilization and Port De Bras
Foot and Ankle Control
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Fascia Work for Flexibility
Health and Nutrition for Dancers

Future Focus

Dance Teacher, Studio Owner, Artistic Director
Dance Team Coach
Competition Judge
College and Pro Dance Team
Dancing in a College and Professional Dance Company
Choreographer, Costuming, Music Selection and Editing
Starting a Dance Team or Dance Company
Massage Therapist, Sports Medicine
Dance Model, Costume Designer
Performance Hair and Makeup for Dancers

Students are given the opportunity to perform their own choreography at the final show

THE INSTRUCTORS

Sara Rohs - Founder and Artistic Director MCD, Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Competition Judge, Teacher Synergy Dance Academy, Majestic Dance Crew, MCD Youth Group

Kate Huskey - Assistant Director MCD, Professional Dancer

Papa Kobina Brewoo - Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher Synergy Dance Academy, Founder and Director of the Hitterz Collective, Majestic Dance Crew

Molly Gehrmann - MCD Alumni, Professional Dancer, Dance BA, Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center New York City, Choreographer

Taylor Manney - MCD Professional Dancer and Choreographer, Teacher at Life Dance Academy

Sydney Blashe - MCD Professional Dancer and Choreographer, Teacher at Vera Dance Academy

Lilly Crochet - MCD Company Member, Teacher at Synergy Dance Academy

Antione Williams - Professional Street Styles artist with Hitterz Collective

Sonteé Duncan - MCD Guest Artist, Professional Dancer, Teacher MCD Youth Group

Teacher Bios

THE LOCATIONS

Home Campus

Synergy Dance Academy

549 Zor Shrine Pl

Madison, WI 53719

https://synergydancemadison.com/

Performance Location

Olin Park Pavilion

1156 Olin Turville Ct

Madison, WI 53715

https://www.cityofmadison.com/

Off-Campus Locations

Gymfinity

6300 Nesbitt Rd

Fitchburg, WI 53719

https://gymfinity.com/

Diventures

3029 Fitchrona Rd Fitchburg, WI 53719

https://www.diventures.com/

Cycropia Aerial Dance
5048 Tradewinds Pkwy, Madison, WI 53718

www.cycropia.org

*Carpooling Available!

Questions? Need Housing? Need Tuition Support?

Please see our FAQ Page or

contact Sara Rohs at sara@mcvdance.com

TUITION

2-week program $485
1-week program $300
* 2-week program is recommended

Payment can be made by Venmo, PayPal, or Check

Venmo @MCDance-wi

PayPal @MCDance608 or paypal.me/MCDance608

Checks made out to

Madison Contemporary Dance

549 Zor Shrine Pl, Madison, WI 53719