How do I find a dance intensive in Illinois?

Browse the city-grouped list below for every dance intensive and summer dance camp scheduled in Illinois. 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 Illinois?

We track 16 dance intensives in Illinois across 9 cities and 13 program providers.

Which dance studios run summer intensives in Illinois?

The largest providers in Illinois include University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Department of Dance, Joffrey Ballet / Grainger Academy of Dance, Visceral Dance Chicago, plus 5 more. Each links to a provider page with their full program lineup.

Are there free dance intensives in Illinois?

Most Illinois dance intensives charge tuition. State Governor's School programs and AileyCamp-style scholarship intensives (where available) are typically the no-cost options to look for.

Which Illinois intensives offer overnight housing?

7 of the 16 Illinois 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 Illinois

Summer Dance Camps & Pre-Professional Programs

Looking for a dance intensive in Illinois? Every dance intensive and summer dance camp we’ve catalogued in Illinois, 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 Illinois

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Department of Dance3 programs

Joffrey Ballet / Grainger Academy of Dance2 programs

Visceral Dance Chicago1 program

Dance Center Evanston1 program

Ruth Page Center for the Arts / Ruth Page School of Dance1 program

Ballet Quad Cities1 program

Chicago Ballet Arts1 program

American Dance Training Camps (ADTC)1 program

Browse by city in Illinois

2 Illinois cities with dedicated dance-intensive pages.

Chicago5 Urbana3

All Illinois dance intensives

Chicago, IL

5 programs

Urbana, IL

3 programs

Evanston, IL

2 programs

Aurora, IL

1 program

Dates TBD
VH Dance Center Summer Intensive
VH Dance Center
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Lake Forest, IL

1 program

Dates TBD
ADTC Illinois Dance Camp
American Dance Training Camps (ADTC) · Ages 8-17 · $350
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Oak Park, IL

1 program

Dates TBD
Bring the Heat Summer Dance Camp
Just Cause Dancers, Inc · Ages 5-18 · $400
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Peoria Heights, IL

1 program

Dates TBD
2025 Daytime Summer Intensive
Miss Laura's School of Dance, Ltd. · $250
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Rock Island, IL

1 program

Dates TBD
Levels 5A-7 Summer Intensive
Ballet Quad Cities · $800
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Shorewood, IL

1 program

Dates TBD
4-Week Summer Intensive
Revolution Dance Studio · Ages 5-7
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Frequently asked questions about dance intensives in Illinois

How do I find a dance intensive in Illinois?: Browse the city-grouped list below for every dance intensive and summer dance camp scheduled in Illinois. 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 Illinois?: We track 16 dance intensives in Illinois across 9 cities and 13 program providers.
Which dance studios run summer intensives in Illinois?: The largest providers in Illinois include University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Department of Dance, Joffrey Ballet / Grainger Academy of Dance, Visceral Dance Chicago, plus 5 more. Each links to a provider page with their full program lineup.
Are there free dance intensives in Illinois?: Most Illinois dance intensives charge tuition. State Governor's School programs and AileyCamp-style scholarship intensives (where available) are typically the no-cost options to look for.
Which Illinois intensives offer overnight housing?: 7 of the 16 Illinois 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 2026-06-09 through 2026-06-09.

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.