Parsons Dance 2024 Summer Intensive: An Incredible Two Weeks!

Be sure to check out our Summer Intensive Instagram highlight here.

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.


Parsons Dance Summer Intensive

  • 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. Here is what's in store for this 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 with Zoey Expand your Latin ballroom vocabulary by exploring combinations that fuse classic ballroom with cha cha, and samba with a touch of jazz.

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

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

    Floor Work with Luke 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.

  • For questions regarding our Summer Intensive, please contact intensives@parsonsdance.org


Past Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors who donated to our 2024 Summer Intensive welcome bags: Body Wrappers, Tiger Balm, Mamma Chia, GoGo squeeZ, and Crispy Green.