How do I find a dance intensive in Chicago?

Browse the list below for every dance intensive and summer dance camp scheduled in Chicago. Each program links to dates, ages, cost, housing, and audition requirements. Updated weekly as schedules confirm.

How many dance intensives are in Chicago?

We track 5 dance intensives in Chicago across 4 program providers.

Are there free dance intensives in Chicago?

None of the Chicago programs we track are free. Most charge tuition; some offer partial scholarships. Look for state Governor's School programs and AileyCamp-style scholarship intensives nationally for no-cost options.

Which Chicago intensives offer housing?

3 of the 5 Chicago programs offer on-site housing or overnight residential format. The rest are typically day programs.

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Dance Intensives in Chicago

Summer Dance Camps & Pre-Professional Programs

Looking for a dance intensive in Chicago? Every dance intensive and summer dance camp scheduled in Chicago, sorted by date. Each program card includes ages, cost, housing, audition requirements, and a direct registration link. We refresh weekly as studios and companies finalize schedules.

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50th American Spanish Dance and Music Festival
Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater / Northeastern Illinois University
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Summer Intensive
Visceral Dance Chicago
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Advanced Summer Intensive
Joffrey Ballet / Grainger Academy of Dance · Ages 13-19 · $2,325
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Junior Summer Intensive (Multiple Levels)
Joffrey Ballet / Grainger Academy of Dance · Ages 7-14 · $560
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International Dance Experience (IDE)
Ruth Page Center for the Arts / Ruth Page School of Dance
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Frequently asked questions about dance intensives in Chicago

How do I find a dance intensive in Chicago?: Browse the list below for every dance intensive and summer dance camp scheduled in Chicago. Each program links to dates, ages, cost, housing, and audition requirements. Updated weekly as schedules confirm.
How many dance intensives are in Chicago?: We track 5 dance intensives in Chicago across 4 program providers.
Are there free dance intensives in Chicago?: None of the Chicago programs we track are free. Most charge tuition; some offer partial scholarships. Look for state Governor's School programs and AileyCamp-style scholarship intensives nationally for no-cost options.
Which Chicago intensives offer housing?: 3 of the 5 Chicago programs offer on-site housing or overnight residential format. The rest are typically day programs.

Program details change. Always verify dates, ages, costs, and audition requirements directly with the program before registering or paying any fees.