Accelerate Dance Intensive
July 27-31, 2026
Registration Deadline
Monday, June 22, 2026
Today’s dancers need technical prowess, superb artistry, and stylistic versatility. Accelerate will give you, an advanced dancer, a chance to hone your skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment as you study ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and repertory. For advanced dancers, ages 14 & up.
Location
Classes are held on the Grand Valley State University Allendale campus.
Faculty
Classes are taught by Grand Valley State University faculty and guest artists
Cost
Intensive Fee: $310 (includes lunch)
Intensive Fee + Housing (includes all meals): $655
Housing
Optional on-campus housing available in GVSU facilities for an additional amount.
Students will be supervised by Resident Assistants working exclusively with the Accelerate Dance Intensive. Arrival July 26, evening time TBD. Departure July 31 after final showing.
Required Forms
Minor Children Program Release for Anyone under Age 18
Dance Liability Waiver - Minors
Dance Liability Waiver - Adults
Photo Release Form
Tentative Daily Schedule
9:00-10:30 a.m. Movement class
10:30 -12:00 p.m. Movement class
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m. Special Topics Workshop
2:00-3:30 p.m. Movement class
3:30-5:00 p.m. Movement class
5:00-5:10 p.m. Cool Down
Movement classes will include ballet, jazz, modern, repertory, and hip-hop.
*Please note there will be a final showing on Friday, July 31 at 4 p.m.
Attire
For ballet classes:
Leotard/tights or fitted dance shirt/tights and ballet shoes
For hip-hop classes:
Clean sneakers or high tops with white or grey soles (no black)
For all other classes:
Close fitting dance attire and socks or bare feet. Pants that cover the knees are strongly recommended for modern.
*Students who withdraw before June 22, 2026 will receive a full tuition refund less a $50 administrative fee. Due to fees being paid to housing, dining, and other GVSU campus offices NO REFUNDS will be available for voluntary withdrawal beginning June 22, 2026 . Refunds after this point (except for a $50 administrative fee) will only be considered for injury-related circumstances that prevent the student from participating; a statement from a physician will be required.
Deadline to Register: June 22, 2026