Application Instructions
The Oklahoma International Dance Festival Summer Dance Intensive is designed for high school, college, and professional dancers seeking world-class training, mentoring, and coaching. This comprehensive two-week program emphasizes ballet and modern techniques and aims to develop well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of disciplines.
Participants will experience an intensive schedule, dancing daily from 9 AM to 8 PM. The robust curriculum includes ballet, modern, Pilates, pointe, partnering, African dance, improvisation, repertory, and new additions like GAGA dance and jazz technique. The program culminates in a performance showcasing dancers' achievements for parents, friends, and the community on August 1, 2026, location TBA.
Scholarships are available.
How to Apply
Complete and submit this form to apply.
Submit audition videos via YouTube or Vimeo links. Videos should meet the following criteria:
Solo: Submit a one- to two-minute video filmed within the last year that demonstrates:
Your ability to move through the available space.
Transitions to and from the floor.
Both sustained and quick movements.
Performance videos featuring variations or solos are also welcome.
Registration & Deposit
Once accepted, complete your registration and pay the required deposit.
How to Register
Tuition
Residential/Overnight Option: $3,000 (ages 15 and older)
Commuting Option: $1,500 (ages 15 and older)
A $300 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. Payment plans are available upon request; please contact info@okdancefest.org for details.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
If a dancer must withdraw from the program for any reason, refunds may be granted at the Director's discretion. Refunds are based on the date of withdrawal, with the following non-refundable payments:
Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: $300
Non-Refundable Housing Deposit: $500
Non-Refundable Scholarship Registration Fee: $35
The scholarship application deadline is June 3, 2026.
For more information about the Summer Dance Intensive, visit:
Summer Intensive 2026 Details
For questions, please contact Thyrsa Da Rosa at thyrsa@okdancefest.org.