Discover a dance summer camp unlike any other
Have you dreamed of taking the stage in a leading dance role? Opening your own studio one day? Joining a professional company?
Whatever your creative ambitions are, you’ll develop your skills and find the space to flourish at Interlochen Arts Camp. Explore dance programs for grades 3–12.
What does Interlochen Arts Camp have to offer? Combine your interest in dance with all the fun of a traditional summer camp.
Interlochen Arts Camp offers summer sessions in a variety of genres, and skill levels. Depending on your age, programs range from one-, two-, four-, and six-week program options that will challenge and inspire you to reach your potential.
When you come to Interlochen this summer, you will:
- Practice and perform in a beautiful natural setting
- Work with incredible faculty and professional dancers
- Forge friendships with students from around the world
- Grow your skills and talents as a young dancer
- Enjoy all the fun of camp including cabin games, traditions, outdoor activities, and more
Areas of Focus
Classical Ballet
Perfect the en pointe. Transform your technique. Become a disciplined dancer. Classical ballet is a beautiful, physical art form that requires dancers to focus on technique, precision, conditioning, and patience.
Hip Hop
Breaking. Locking. Popping. These are the main styles of hip-hop dancing. Focus on these three concepts while also honing your improvisation skills and building confidence.
Contemporary Dance
Improvised. Unique. Contemporary dance is an eclectic method to physically express your art. Hone this expression and improve your technical and improvisational skills with other young dancers from around the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dates vary by age and program of interest.
One-week Intensives (Grades 9–12): June 15-21
Two-week sessions (Grades 3-6): June 23–July 6; July 7–July 20; July 21–Aug. 3
Three-week sessions (Grades 6–12): June 23–July 13; July 14–Aug. 4
Four-week sessions (Grades 3-6): June 23–July 20; July 7–Aug. 3
Six-week sessions (Grades 6-12): June 23–Aug. 4
The priority application is Jan. 15. We will continue to welcome applications after Jan. 15 as space permits. In 2023, over 3,000 students attended Interlochen Arts Camp, so the earlier a student can apply the better. Applying early gives you priority consideration for scholarship opportunities, for your first choice program, and gives you time to plan ahead.
We believe that each and every talented student who is offered admission should be able to attend Interlochen Arts Camp. 85% of families that apply for assistance receive financial aid. Need- and merit-based financial aid is available, and financial need does not affect admission.
Interlochen exists to help artists develop and improve, so it is most important that students showcase potential to learn and a capacity for continued growth. Students are not expected to be "perfect." We recommend that you learn more about Interlochen, visit our campus, or apply.
Interlochen's beautiful 1,200 acre campus is located in the northwest corner of Michigan's lower peninsula, near Traverse City. By car, we are about four hours from Detroit, and six hours from Chicago. Our region is served by Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which offers multiple daily flights to and from Chicago and Detroit, and seasonal service to/from Minneapolis, New York City, and Newark.
What People Are Saying
"Everyone here has a passion and drive to do what they love. Interlochen is such an inspiring place. It makes me want to be a better dancer."
John, Fitchberg, WI
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