2026 INTENSIVES

NewDANCEfest Pre-Pro:

July 5-18, 2026
Ages 18+
Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Geared towards pre-professional dancers, collegiate dance students, and recent college graduates, this vibrant two-week immersive festival presented by Eisenhower Dance Detroit brings together dancers, emerging choreographers and distinguished guest artists in a dynamic and community-driven training environment. Participants will deepen their technical and performance artistry while engaging in the choreographic process as either or both performers and/or dance makers.

NewDANCEfest Youth Division:

July 19-August 1, 2026
Ages 10-14 (Youth)
Ages 15-18 (Advanced)
Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation in Bloomfield Hills, MI

A two-week intensive program designed for the passionate young dancer eager to strengthen their technical foundation and experience the excitement of festival style training in a supportive and community focused environment.

U.P.rootEDD:

August 1-8, 2026
Ages 13-20
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts in Houghton, MI

Immerse yourself in a transformative sensory experience for your physical body and nervous system in this all encompassing retreat-style dance intensive taking place in breathtaking Houghton, Michigan on the campus of Michigan Technological University. This program focuses on building a supportive community and meaningful relationships while following a program outline with daily focus topics engrained into each class, rehearsal and activity for the day, including daily journaling prompts and group discussions. Past activities have included: an underground mining tour, hikes, beach bonfires, restorative and energizing yoga practices, zip lining, and much more.

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AUDITION FOR OUR 2026 SUMMER INTENSIVES!

In-Person Audition
February 1, 2026 | 12-2pm
Ages 10-25

The Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation
450 Enterprise Ct. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

All auditioning dancers will be evaluated for scholarship.

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2026 Summer Intensive In-person Audition
$15.00

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR INTENSIVES

  • "As a low income working artist, it is difficult for me to trade a few weeks of my work to spend time furthering my education. NDF greatly expanded my artistry, and gave me new tools and concepts I can’t imagine going forward without as I continue my career. Funding from the Abrams Foundation was the difference in me choosing to attend NDF or not, and I’m so grateful I was able to participate. This was a core experience that will forever be a part of me as I continue to create and share my art in the future."

    NewDANCEfest Emerging Choreographer

  • "My daughter absolutely loved this. Truly was amazing for her and she can’t wait to do it again!"

    Parent of U.P.rootEDD participant

  • "This experience taught me a lot more about myself as a dancer, highlighting both my strengths and weaknesses. I am now more aware of how I can improve. I have an incentive to expand my movement vocabulary as a dancer."

    NewDANCEfest participant

  • “I felt encouraged to push myself and my limits, but in a safe environment. I was both challenged by my peers, but also my instructors.”

    NewDANCEfest Participant

  • “There was a good variety of classes and extra activities so it felt really balanced. I enjoyed the self-care aspects of the intensive and appreciated them because it was unique and not something you’d get from most intensives like this.”

    U.P.rootEDD participant

  • "I really appreciated the variety in styles and classes and all the talks with faculty. The community/environment was also very supportive and uplifting."

    NewDANCEfest participant

  • “The community/environment was very supportive and uplifting. I appreciate the attention to each individual as well as the close relationships fostered.”

    NewDANCEfest participant

  • “All good things to be said about your dance company. You have amazing communication and everything seems to be thought of.”

    Parent of NewDANCEfest participant

QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR INTENSIVES?

Email EDD Director of Operations, Lindsay Chirio-Humenay, for more information or questions regarding our summer intensives.