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.

2025 DATES

July 7 - 18, 2025, 10 am-3 pm M-F

Performance Sunday, July 20

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

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

Erin Alberts - MCD Company Member, Professional Dancer

Taylor Kohlbeck- MCD Company Member, Professional Dancer

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

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

Ashley Harty - MCD Company Member, Professional Dancer and Teacher

Sarah Barnard- MCD Board member and Choreographer

Claire Berndt- MCD Company Member and Choreographer

Teacher Bios