Another Summer of Dance – 10 “Must Try” Summer Dance Intensives for any Experience-Hungry Dancer! (2019)

by Maddy Wright

Another Summer of Dance –  below are the most popular and interesting contemporary dance intensive of 2019. Some of them happening very soon or almost selling out. So, have a read and hurry up before it’s too late.

 

B12 – the new festival for contemporary and performance art in Berlin 2019

B12 is back at it again this summer, but this time it is larger and more diverse than ever before.  After five very successful years of operation, B12 has grown substantially, welcoming more contemporary guest artists and choreographers from around the world with varying perspectives to share. From June 24th to July 21st in Berlin, Germany, the program will follow a similar format to years past. New and returning artists will be hosting a series of research workshops, performance projects and classes for applicants to choose from, providing dancers with agency to create their own schedule. The festival offers everything from 10 day to 2 day workshop periods and all classes and performances are held between three different locations in the city – Eden Studios*****, Dock 11 and Trauma Bar Und Kino. Needless to say, there is plenty of opportunity to explore!

For more information regarding research workshop and performance project descriptions, and how to apply, check out http://www.b12.space. The line-up looks incredible this summer – B12 truly has some of the contemporary scene’s most influential on board.

 

Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company Summer Dance Intensive

For the younger dance audience who are not only looking for quality dance training but world experience, I highly suggest the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company Summer Intensive.  Held at The International Dance Village in Kibbutz Ga’aton Israel between July 7th and August 15th, this program offers high school and university level dancers with the space to learn, play and explore both inside and outside the studio. Fun social events, field trips and communal meals are organized amongst the daily class schedule. (*sentence). Kibbutz Summer Intensive is divided into 2-week, 4-week and 6-week duration options with classes varying from ballet technique, to improvisation and even hip-hop (just to mention a few). All dancers in the program are provided with some very unique privileges like access to the main company’s rehearsals and performances, as well as free entry to the outdoor pool! There’s plenty of time to socialize with other international artists and to experience all that beautiful Israel has to offer, so anyone who attends is sure to have a very full and engaging experience.

There’s honestly so much more to say about this program, so for more detail please head over to http://www.kcdc.co.il/en/summer-intensive-dance-program !

 

The One Summer Dance Intensive

If you’re eager to explore the dance culture of London, UK then you should definitely consider The One Summer Dance Intensive hosted by Dance Artists International. From July 22nd to August 9th, renowned artistic guests from well-known companies such as NDT, Batsheva Dance Company, The National Ballet of Canada and more will congregate to guide a professional training experience for advanced dancers 18 years and older. Choreographic workshops, technique classes and repertory will fill the beautiful space of Studio Wayne McGregor (a reason to attend on its own), and there will even be opportunities for program attendants to both perform and share their own work! Applicants will have the option of attending either one, two or three weeks of the intensive, leaving plenty of liberty for visitors to explore the London dance community at large. Click HERE for more

 

Amsterdam HJS Summer Intensive 2019

In the Chassé Studios of the incomparable Chassé Church, the Amsterdam HJS Summer Intensive 2019 will host their exciting program of professional level classes and workshops once again. During three weeks in July, from the 6th to the 26th, dancers in attendance will study the styles and techniques of some of the world’s leading creators and choreographers. In addition, dancers can attend performances at the Julidans Festival and even have the opportunity to present their own work! Open classes are available by sign-up with no registration required, but workshops require pre-registration materials to be sent for selection. The workshop schedules vary in length (hours per day and days per week), so it’s important to checkout their website in order to organize and apply for the programs that interest you most! To get a better look at the Amsterdam HJS Summer Intensive faculty and schedule click here – https://hjs.amsterdam/dance/summer-intensive-2019-6-26-july-2019/

 

Share Intensive Paris (Special Bastille Day)

Over the course of only few days, an opportunity to learn the movement methodology and repertoire of four preeminent choreographers/companies will be available to a lucky group of selected dancers for Share Intensive Paris. The program will be held at Micadanses, where each day of the program, from July 10th through 13th, will be dedicated to the work of one choreographer/company. Hofesh Shechter, Sharon Eyal, William Forsythe and Kidd Pivot…need I say more? Dancers will guided by Phil Hulford (Hofesh), Olivia Ancona (Sharon), Cyril Baldy (Forsythe) and Jiri Pokorny (Kidd Pivot), so it is sure to be an intimate and engaging experience. To allow for two groups of dancers a day, the intensive is separated into morning and evening sessions with both lasting a total of four hours each. So for those also seeking to explore Paris, France, there will be plenty of time to tour and enjoy the city!  Check out https://www.shareintensive.com/paris

 

III International Contemporary Workshop in Valencia, Spain with Laia Duran of La Veronal

For anyone particularly inspired by the work and process of La Veronal then the III International Contemporary Workshop in Valencia, Spain is precisely what you’re looking for. Company dancer Laia Duran will be leading two weeks of physical training, improvisation and La Veronal repertoire between August 12th and August 23rd at the La Petxina Sports Complex. This workshop hosted by Valencia Danza will guide the advanced contemporary dancer through the language and systems of La Veronal, meaning that they will not only be learning set work but will be immersed inside the world that the company creates. The intensive runs in the evening hours during the week, during the day through the weekend, and is accompanied by a free closing gala performance on the 23rd. Space is limited for this workshop! To ensure your spot register now by contacting [email protected] More information HERE.

 

East Point West – International Festival of Embodiment

Unity Space welcomes back a second season of East Point West – International Festival of Embodiment, from July 3rd through the 13th, after a thriving session in 2018. The festival returns to the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre in Malaysia where artists meet and all of the activities take place. Everything from classes in chi gong, yoga, to painting and film are included as a part of the East Point West experience – and that’s only naming a few! Each day of the festival will be divided into two movement sessions: “Elective Workshops” that include dance-based classes as well as classes in martial arts, spirituality and healing; and “Performance Workshops” that will culminate into a performance on the last day of the festival.

The driving goal with this program is to provide participants with a holistic and fully integrated experience, so if you’re seeking a space to connect, reflect and unify your practice then East Point West is definitely the direction you should be looking.

Scholarships payment packages that include meals and performance passes are also available at this Festival! For more information on this check the EPW website here –  https://east-point-west.unityspace.org/

 

De Dutch Summer Dance Course 2019

De Dutch Summer Dance Course offers something quite unlike any of the other programs listed here. This course invites dancers of nearly all ages (from 2 to 65+) and all levels to enjoy a summer dance experience in Den Haag, Netherlands. For two weeks in August, De Dutch Summer Dance Course will offer a variety of programs divided accordingly. There is a full course for professional dancers, a half course, kids courses and a senior course – all occurring between August 12th and 24th. Dancers participating in the professional program will have the opportunity to learn and perform the work of Hans Van Manen and Jiří Kylián. To give you even more reason to check this one out, De Dutch Summer Dance Course will soon be advertising a side program that will consist of lectures, museum trips and even a group dinner at the beach!

Take a look at https://www.ddddd.nu/dansvoorstelling/de-dutch-summer-dance-course/#en to find out how to register and for a more thorough description of their different programming.

 

Peridance Capezio Center – Blueprint and Teen Summer Intensives

In the heart of New York City, Peridance Capezio Center thrives – it is a booming hub of open dance classes, performances, workshops and rehearsal space for the community. They host a range of programs all-year-round and this summer they bring back their annual Blueprint Summer Intensive and Teen Summer Intensive. Blueprint extends from August 5th to the 17th and is directed towards pre-professional and professional dancers between the ages 17 and 25. It is a contemporary-ballet based program intended to unite technical ballet training with class in the contemporary methods and styles of today. Alternately, the Teen Summer Intensive is designed to provide students between the ages of 13 and 17 with a diverse training experience with a very full menu of mandatory classes in different styles. It takes place from June 24th to July 14th and students will have the opportunity to be a part of a fully produced performance on the last day of the intensive.

Peridance’s doors are always open to international travelers looking for dance classes of all kinds, so whether it’s for your summer study or general day-to-day training they excitedly await new visitors! Take a read through my article on Peridance and their programming here –  https://au-di-tions.com/peridance-a-pathway-to-professional-life/

 

Born2play Festival

For something that focuses less on the technical aspects of formal dance training and more on getting back to the body’s instinctive and intuitive movement patterns, I suggest Born2play. Hosted and created by Formless Arts in July, from the 7th to the 21st, Born2play will offer two weeks of workshops with Tomislav English, Simon Takur, Tom Weksler and Jorge Itapua Beiramar in their respective practices. This festival welcomes movers of all kinds to play in the Casa Monterosi studios in the breathtaking Anghiari just outside of Arezzo, Italy where program participants will be surrounded by forest and hills. What better way to connect to the body’s primitive intelligence and awareness than being immersed in the wilderness? Even better, the program fee includes daily class, accommodation AND three meals a day! For a more thorough understanding of what each guest artist will being offering at Born2play go to https://play-fight.com/born2play_workshops to read their workshop descriptions!

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International Dance Week Budapest 2019

A fun and collaborative dance workshop-festival from July 1st to the 12th in Budapest, Hungary. Create your own schedule by choosing the week and group you’d like to sign-up for! Additional interactive lectures, performances and get togethers will be organized.  

Mystic Ballet’s Summer Intensive 2019

Study Ballet, Contemporary and TIC Technique amongst the wilderness in Mystic, Connecticut. From July 22nd to August 18th experience the Mystic Ballet creative atmosphere and have the chance to be selected for the MB2 season.

NOD Summer Program 2019 – 5th Edition

Three weeks with top contemporary choreographers and freelance artists in Torino, Italy. From July 9th to July 22nd, study with Ella Rothschild, David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen, Tom Weinberger and more!

Catch8 Workshop Series 2019

In Cork, Ireland from July 15th to July 22nd Catch8 strikes again after a sold out season last year! Train and create with Luke Murphy and his incredible faculty of guest artists. Participants will receive discount for performances and events at the Cork Midsummer Festival.

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