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Dance Intensives in California

Summer dance camps and pre-professional programs. Every dance intensive we have catalogued in California, grouped by city and sorted by start date — with ages, cost, housing, audition requirements and a direct registration link. Refreshed weekly as studios and companies finalize schedules.

  • 23
    Intensives
  • 15
    Cities
  • 17
    Providers

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
Southern California Ballet1 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 Angeles4San Francisco4Campbell3

All California dance intensives

Los Angeles, CA

4 programs

San Francisco, CA

4 programs

Campbell, CA

3 programs

Alameda, CA

1 program

Berkeley, CA

1 program

Fullerton, CA

1 program

Goleta, CA

1 program

Irvine, CA

1 program

Livermore, CA

1 program

Northridge, CA

1 program

Riverside, CA

1 program

San Diego, CA

1 program

Valencia, CA

1 program

Westlake Village, CA

1 program

Woodland Hills, CA

1 program

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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 23 dance intensives in California across 15 cities and 17 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 23 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 23 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.

Programs run from 2027-06-28 through 2027-06-28.

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.