DANCE INTENSIVE and CAMPS

COMAD SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAMS

Required for Company & Corps Tracks | Open to the Public

At COMAD, summer intensives are a required part of our training model for Company and Corps dancers. These intensives are designed to prepare students technically, physically, and artistically for the upcoming season.

Beginning this year, Company and Corps dancers are required to complete summer intensives rather than choosing between intensives or weekly summer classes.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT POLICY (READ CAREFULLY)

  • All Company and Corps dancers must complete their required summer intensive hours

  • Missed time must be pre-approved and formally made up

  • Failure to complete required hours may result in competition registration being withheld until requirements are met

  • These expectations are in place to ensure consistency, safety, and preparedness across all programs

We strongly encourage families to plan summer travel around intensive dates.

SUMMER INTENSIVE OPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Summer JR/SR Company Dance Intensive

June 22 – June 26
Monday–Friday | 5:00–8:00 PM

REQUIRED FOR:

  • Junior Company (primary required intensive)

  • Senior Company (required unless 2 Corps intensives are completed)

  • Recommended for all Junior and Senior Company dancers, even if completing additional intensives

DESCRIPTION:

This foundational intensive focuses on building strength, versatility, and consistency across styles. Dancers will train in different techniques each day, such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, hip hop, and conditioning/flexibility. The goal is to prepare dancers physically and artistically for the upcoming season and establish shared expectations across Company programs.

Junior Company dancers may not substitute another intensive for this one without prior approval.

Summer Mini Company Dance Intensive

August 3 – August 7
Monday–Friday | 5:00–7:00 PM

REQUIRED FOR:

  • Mini Company

DESCRIPTION:

Designed specifically for younger Company dancers, this intensive introduces structured technique, coordination, and performance confidence in an age-appropriate setting. Classes focus on foundational ballet, jazz, musicality, and strength while reinforcing focus, responsibility, and classroom etiquette.

This intensive sets the tone for Mini Company expectations heading into the season.

Back to Barre Intensive

August 17 – August 21
Monday–Friday | 5:00–8:00 PM

REQUIRED FOR:

  • Ballet Corps Track

  • Contemporary Corps Track

OPTIONAL / RECOMMENDED FOR:

  • Senior Company (may count as a second required intensive if in specified corps track)

  • Pre-Corps (recommended if Regular Intensive is completed)

DESCRIPTION:

This technique-driven intensive is focused on rebuilding strength, alignment, and control after summer break. Classes emphasize ballet fundamentals, conditioning, placement, and movement clarity, with applications for both ballet and contemporary dancers.

This intensive is essential preparation for dancers in Corps tracks and serves as a strong technical reset before the season begins.

Musical Theatre Intensive

August 24 – August 28
Monday–Friday | 5:00–8:00 PM

REQUIRED FOR:

  • Musical Theatre Corps Track

  • Musical Theatre Heels Students

OPTIONAL FOR:

  • Senior Company (may count as second required intensive if in specified corps track)

DESCRIPTION:

This performance-based intensive focuses on musical theatre technique, including acting through song, movement, style, and performance confidence. Dancers will work on character development, musicality, and stage presence with material aligned to musical theatre and heels training.

This intensive is required for all Musical Theatre Corps dancers and is strongly recommended for students interested in advanced musical theatre performance.

SENIOR COMPANY REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Senior Company dancers are required to complete two summer intensives, which may include:

  • Summer JR/SR Company Dance Intensive

  • Back to Barre Intensive

  • Musical Theatre Intensive (if applicable to track)

Senior Company dancers participating in Corps tracks may fulfill requirements through Corps intensives if accepted to specified corps track.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

All summer intensives are open to non-Company dancers who are interested in:

  • Auditioning for Company or Corps programs

  • Strengthening technique

  • Exploring advanced training at COMAD

Participation does not guarantee placement but is strongly encouraged for students considering Company tracks.

FINAL NOTE ON ACCOUNTABILITY

COMAD’s training programs are built on commitment, preparation, and consistency. Summer intensives are a critical part of that foundation. Our goal is not to limit students, but to ensure every dancer enters the season fully prepared to succeed.