Dance

Our Program

Pre-College Summer Dance Intensives

Cornish College of the Arts offers a comprehensive pre- college summer dance experience. Summer Dance at Cornish College is a long-standing program that integrates current and guest faculty in a classical ballet and modern dance curriculum.

Classes are offered at an intermediate and advanced level for students ages 13 to 18 years. They are a technique and composition based summer program. The week includes classical ballet, pointe, modern, composition, musical theater, jazz, improvisation, Pilates and Spanish dance. The daily format offers intense training for dancers who want to gain strength, improve technique and acquire the knowledge of a new discipline. Our experienced faculty nurtures the whole dancer in a healthy, encouraging environment. Musical Theater Intensives are also offered for students that would like to gain advanced skills in dance, vocal and acting skills. All classes will be held at our historic Kerry Hall campus in spacious, sky lit studios. Summer Dance at Cornish is attended by national and international students. Residential housing is offered for student’s ages 15- 18 years old.

Children’s Summer Dance Intensives (ages 4- 12 years)

Children’s Summer Dance at Cornish College focuses on technique, strengthening and a clear understanding of dance alignment.

Creative work is also introduced through composition and improvisation classes. Our faculty have a deep understanding of how to develop confidence and skill in aspiring youth.  Classes are offered at a beginning and intermediate level for 4 to 12 years.  Intensives typically include: classical ballet or creative movement, modern, composition, musical theater, improvisation, acting skills, and character dance. Cornish College has a long-standing tradition in children’s dance programming. Our Preparatory Dance program has been part of dance at Cornish for over 40 years and offers classes throughout the academic school year. All summer dance classes will be held at our historic Kerry Hall campus in spacious, sky lit studios. Intermediate students can call with placement questions or request a 15 minute placement class. Contact summerdance@cornish.edu. Placement classes are held at Cornish College and are scheduled January through April.

Community Drop-In Classes Summer 2012 (no online registration)

Cornish welcomes drop in students from the community or dancers visiting the Seattle area.  Drop-in students are invited to attend technique classes in ballet, pointe and modern dance only.

Drop-in students do not register online but arrive early to purchase a class at the cashier located in Kerry Hall room 305. The cashier opens 30 minutes prior to the start of class. Payment may be made by cash, check, or charge. All classes are $16. Current Cornish dance majors pay $10. Students must be at the appropriate level. Faculty will assess drop in students and may make placement recommendations. Placement questions contact summerdance@cornish.edu.

Mark Morris Dance Group Summer Intensive