NewDANCEfest

July 6-July 19, 2025
Maggie Allesee Studios for Dance & Arts Innovation
450 Enterprise Ct. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Ages 15-25

Tuition: $1,150

Acceptance into NewDANCEfest is by audition ONLY. Click HERE for audition dates and requirements.

A multidimensional festival bringing artists together from a variety of different stages of development within the profession, NewDANCEfest provides daily technique classes in a variety of styles, choreography seminars, discussion forums, critique sessions, mentorship opportunities, informal showings and performances. NDF offers a space and opportunities for all; dancers and emerging choreographers alike! 

Dancers will be split into groups according to age and ability.

DANCE OR CREATE

The choice is yours - read more on these distinct divisions below.

DANCE
Ages 14+

An intense summer DANCE experience, this division of NewDANCEfest focuses on development in technique, choreography and performance. With daily classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Repertory, the faculty provide a caring and inclusive environment with emphasis on technical and artistic growth. Experience the creative process by working with Emerging and Master Choreographers in the creation of original works set during the intensive and performed at the NDF Gala.

CREATE
Ages 16+

Focusing on craft and the choreographic process, this division of NewDANCEfest provides participants, ages 16 and older, with daily technique classes (ballet and contemporary among others) and lessons in composition from master choreographers. As part of NewDANCEfest, four artists will be adjudicated as Emerging Choreographers.  Selected artists will receive an individualized and mentored creative experience lead by master choreographers.  Each emerging artist will work with a cast of dancers and receive space to CREATE an original work.  The completed works will be presented on the NDF Gala program.

QUESTIONS ABOUT NewDANCEfest?

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