Train with Parsons Company Artists

This is your chance to:

  • Refine classical and modern dance technique.

  • Learn new and classic works from the company’s repertory.

  • Practice auditioning for professional positions and receive personal feedback for what you do.

  • Develop the technique to prepare and execute a successful photoshoot that highlights your skills.

  • Receive instruction in various electives, including partnering and ballroom dance.

  • Perform in a showcase designed for friends and family.

 

In addition to working alongside our company dancers in technique and Parsons repertory classes, attendees have the chance to take a range of exciting electives. Browse our 2024 electives below, and check back soon to learn more about our elective classes for this upcoming summer!

Masterclass with David Parsons, with Live Drums Learn about David Parsons' creative process in this class devoted to crafting new movement and exploring ideas in real time.

Ballroom Fusion Expand your Latin ballroom vocabulary by exploring combinations that fuse classic ballroom with cha cha, and samba with a touch of jazz.

Partnering  Learn how to share weight and trust your partner as you practice classic Parsons partnering sequences.

Photoshoot Discover the technique behind a successful photoshoot and how to build an audition portfolio, while collaborating with the photographer, and the Parsons dancers to get the perfect shot.

Floor Work Focus on the distribution of weight between the ground, body, and space in this highly physical and athletic class.

Modern Masterclass with Liz Koeppen Kalosieh Learn Parsons Dance technique with former Artistic Associate Director, Liz Koeppen Kalosieh as you study classic shapes, fast movements, and exciting combinations.

Mock Audition with Feedback Experience valuable insight in this class featuring a two-hour mock audition and feedback about dancer resumes and headshots.

 
 

Pricing

Full tuition: $1650

Use code EARLYBIRD for $100 off through March 31, 2025.

 

Due to the format of our Intensive, students who will be under the age of 18 at the time the program should email their resume and contact information for a parent or guardian to intensives@parsonsdance.org with their interest prior to completing any registration.


 

Moments after our 2024 Summer Intensive Final Showcase

Students had the opportunity to perform in a showcase for family and friends that featured David Parsons' Nascimento and The Shape of Us, in addition to ballroom, floor work, and masterclass combos.