How do I find a dance intensive in California?

Browse the city-grouped list below for every dance intensive and summer dance camp scheduled in California. Each program links to dates, ages, cost, housing, and audition requirements. We refresh weekly as program providers post their schedules.

How many dance intensives are there in California?

We track 22 dance intensives in California across 14 cities and 16 program providers.

Which dance studios run summer intensives in California?

The largest providers in California include Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation, Academy of Classical Ballet - CA, San Francisco Ballet School, plus 5 more. Each links to a provider page with their full program lineup.

Are there free dance intensives in California?

1 of the 22 California intensives we track are free (typically state Governor's Schools or scholarship programs like AileyCamp). Many other programs offer partial scholarships.

Which California intensives offer overnight housing?

3 of the 22 California programs offer on-site housing or overnight residential format — usually university dorms, host families, or hotel partnerships. Check each program card for housing details.

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Dance Intensives in California

Summer Dance Camps & Pre-Professional Programs

Looking for a dance intensive in California? Every dance intensive and summer dance camp we’ve catalogued in California, grouped by city and sorted by start date. Each program card includes ages, cost, housing, audition requirements, and a direct registration link. We refresh weekly as studios and companies finalize their schedules.

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Top dance intensive providers in California

Studios, ballet schools, and conservatories with the most intensive offerings in California.

Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation3 programs

Academy of Classical Ballet - CA3 programs

San Francisco Ballet School2 programs

Terpsichora Ballet School (TBS)2 programs

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)1 program

American Ballet Theatre (ABT)1 program

California State University, Northridge (CSUN)1 program

de•fine/ dance space1 program

Browse by city in California

3 California cities with dedicated dance-intensive pages.

Los Angeles4 San Francisco4 Campbell3

All California dance intensives

Los Angeles, CA

4 programs

San Francisco, CA

4 programs

Campbell, CA

3 programs

Alameda, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Summer Intensive 2026
Alameda Ballet Academy
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Berkeley, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Summer Institute
Luna Dance & Creativity
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Fullerton, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Summer Dance Institute 2026
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) · Free
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Goleta, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Summer Intensive 2026
Goleta School of Ballet · $1,875
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Irvine, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
ABT California Summer Intensive
American Ballet Theatre (ABT)
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Livermore, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Summer Intensive
Tiffany's Dance Academy
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Northridge, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) - includes daily dance classes
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) · Ages 12-18
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Riverside, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Mini Madness
de•fine/ dance space · $250
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Valencia, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
CSSSA Dance Program
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) · Ages 13-18
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Westlake Village, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Tiler Peck Summer Intensive
California Dance Theatre
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Woodland Hills, CA

1 program

Dates TBD
Summer Flex Program - Intensive Level
Elite Dance Center in Woodland Hills · Ages 8-18
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Frequently asked questions about dance intensives in California

How do I find a dance intensive in California?: Browse the city-grouped list below for every dance intensive and summer dance camp scheduled in California. Each program links to dates, ages, cost, housing, and audition requirements. We refresh weekly as program providers post their schedules.
How many dance intensives are there in California?: We track 22 dance intensives in California across 14 cities and 16 program providers.
Which dance studios run summer intensives in California?: The largest providers in California include Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Foundation, Academy of Classical Ballet - CA, San Francisco Ballet School, plus 5 more. Each links to a provider page with their full program lineup.
Are there free dance intensives in California?: 1 of the 22 California intensives we track are free (typically state Governor's Schools or scholarship programs like AileyCamp). Many other programs offer partial scholarships.
Which California intensives offer overnight housing?: 3 of the 22 California programs offer on-site housing or overnight residential format — usually university dorms, host families, or hotel partnerships. Check each program card for housing details.

We do our best to gather and validate data, but program details change. Always verify dates, ages, costs, and audition requirements directly with the program before registering or paying any fees.