

Summer Institute Dance
July 10–July 28, 2023
Three weeks
Three college credits
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. & evening open studio hours
Expand your understanding of dance as an art form, a college major and a career with UArts faculty and guest artists. Transform the way you approach the practice and making of dances, and develop physicality and artistry in over a dozen student-selected workshops, choreographic projects, artist talks, professional dance performances, trips and open studio space for developing your work.
Over the course of three weeks, you’ll take up to five classes per day, collaborate with students in other Pre-College programs and perform in a final sharing.




























Overview
This summer, you’ll study a wide variety of offerings including workshops in dance studies, professional practices, dance and alternative media, and collaborative art practices with students in other Pre-College programs. Classes are designed to enhance versatility, precision, experimentation and communication.
Transform the way you approach the practice and making of dances. Develop physicality and artistry under the guidance of celebrated teachers and choreographers. The program includes over a dozen student-selected workshops, choreographic projects, artist talks, professional dance performances, trips and open studio space for developing student work. Rising seniors have the opportunity to audition for fall 2024 undergraduate admission.
At the end of this program, you will
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demonstrate creative and technical growth in a final public sharing.
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gain valuable skills in sharing, speaking and writing about dance.
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demonstrate tools and methodologies used in both the making and performing of dances.
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acquire an expanded understanding of contemporary choreographers, performers, practices and career possibilities.
Programming
You’ll participate in up to five classes a day, including daily studio practice classes, two or more choreographic projects, and a variety of seminars and workshops.
Studio Practice
Daily studio practice offerings include
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Ballet
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Traditional modern dance techniques
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Improvisation and composition
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Hip hop
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Jazz
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Contemporary forms
Choreographic Projects
Participate in the creation of an original work, choreographed and mentored by UArts faculty. Additionally, choose a second choreographic project focusing on ballet, jazz or hip hop. These projects will be performed in the final sharing.
Student-Selected Workshops
Each day, you’ll select from a variety of rotating course choices to complement and enhance the work done in your other classes. You will choose new offerings each week once you’ve arrived on campus.
Past workshops include
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A Week in the Life
Monday
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9–10:20 a.m. Studio Practice: Modern
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10:30–11:50 a.m. Studio Practice: Ballet
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1–2:20 p.m. Seminar: Commercial Dance for the Camera
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2:30–3:50 p.m. Choreographic Project A
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4–5:20 p.m. Student Selected Workshop: Pointe and Variations
Tuesday
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9–10:20 a.m. Studio Practice: Ballet
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10:30–11:50 a.m. Studio Practice: Jazz
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1–2:20 p.m. Seminar: Knowing Dance More
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2:30–3:50 p.m. Choreographic Project B
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4–5:20 p.m. Student Selected Workshop: Digital Media in Dance-Making
Wednesday
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9–10:20 a.m. Studio Practice: Contemporary
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10:30–11:50 a.m. Studio Practice: Hip Hop
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1–2:20 p.m. Choreographic Project A
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2:30–3:30 p.m Program Meeting
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3:30–5:20 p.m Workshop: Improv Jam
Thursday
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9–10:20 a.m. Studio Practice: Ballet
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10:30–11:50 a.m. Studio Practice: Improvisation
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1–2:20 p.m. Seminar: Dance After High School
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2:30–3:50 p.m Choreographic Project B
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4–5:20 p.m. Student Selected Workshop: Contemporary Variations
Friday
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9–10:20 a.m. Studio Practice: Contemporary
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10:30–11:50 a.m. Studio Practice: Hip Hop
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1–2:20 p.m. Choreographic Project A
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2:30–3:50 p.m. Student Selected Workshop: Jazz: Fosse Inspired
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4–5:20 p.m. Student Selected Workshop: Pointe into Rep
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7:30–9:30 p.m. Attend a Professional Performance
Saturday
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Optional off-campus field trips
Note: Students break for lunch between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. every day. Some evening activities are part of the program’s curriculum. Commuter students should plan accordingly.
Faculty
Courses in the Dance program are taught by an eclectic group of choreographers, performers and educators from across the globe. The majority of our faculty teach in the degree programs at UArts. Our expert faculty is comprised of seasoned educators and dedicated artists who enjoy sharing their expertise and collaborating with the next generation of dancers.
How to Apply
Our Summer Institute 2024 application will open soon.
Application Requirements
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Complete the Summer Institute application.
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Submit a pre-recorded audition.
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Up to five minutes of technical demonstration at the barre and/or center
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A two-minute solo performance
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Pay the $15 application fee.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition: $2,800
Program fee: $150
Housing and meals: $1,425
Commuter total: $2,950
Residential total: $4,375
Supplies
Students are expected to bring supplies with them or purchase them once they arrive on campus. Supply lists will be shared one month before the program starts, with cost estimates.
Spending & Miscellaneous Expenses
Students spend an average of $80–$100 per week on additional items including laundry, snacks, personal spending and non-required supplies.
Scholarships
Scholarships for the Summer Institute are awarded to students in high academic standing with significant creative potential and financial need. Scholarship awards are competitive. Students are able to apply for either a merit- or need-based scholarship.

Summer Institute Dance 2022
Watch the final performance of our Dance students!
Questions?
Request more infoContact Pre-College
precollege@uarts.edu
Pre-College Programs
211 S. Broad St, Terra Hall 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-717-6430