TCD's Ballet Intensive
July 28-30, 2026
hosted at The Dance Centre
5100 Union Station Northport, AL
July 28-30, 2026
hosted at The Dance Centre
5100 Union Station Northport, AL
Join us for TCD's 5th annual summer intensive!
Summer Intensive: $450**
A 3-day intensive training program for students entering grade levels 3rd and up for the 2026-2027 year with guest teachers geared towards getting back into shape for the Fall Semester of dance classes and Nutcracker! There will be different level placements at our intensive. Your dancer will be placed according to their appropriate technical level. They will receive their level placement upon arrival on the first day, and it is at the faculty's discretion if they need to move levels. Students will attend daily ballet technique, pointe (if applicable) and variations classes, as well as specialty classes such as pilates, ballet jumps & turns, contemporary ballet, and seminars on topics important to the developing dancer.
Mini Intensive: $175**
A 3-day intensive workshop, 2 hours a day, for students entering 1st and 2nd grades for the 2026-2027 school year, geared towards technique, stretching, performance practice, and audition preparation.
Schedule will be sent to registrants.
**Please note, by attending this workshop your Nutcracker workshop/ audition fee is WAIVED.
Intensive, Workshop & Audition Attire:
*By registering for this intensive, you do not have to register and pay for the Nutcracker workshop & audition. Check the box at check out yes or no when asked if auditioning for Nutcracker.
Summer Intensive: $450**
A 3-day intensive training program for students entering grade levels 3rd and up for the 2026-2027 year with guest teachers geared towards getting back into shape for the Fall Semester of dance classes and Nutcracker! There will be different level placements at our intensive. Your dancer will be placed according to their appropriate technical level. They will receive their level placement upon arrival on the first day, and it is at the faculty's discretion if they need to move levels. Students will attend daily ballet technique, pointe (if applicable) and variations classes, as well as specialty classes such as pilates, ballet jumps & turns, contemporary ballet, and seminars on topics important to the developing dancer.
Mini Intensive: $175**
A 3-day intensive workshop, 2 hours a day, for students entering 1st and 2nd grades for the 2026-2027 school year, geared towards technique, stretching, performance practice, and audition preparation.
Schedule will be sent to registrants.
**Please note, by attending this workshop your Nutcracker workshop/ audition fee is WAIVED.
Intensive, Workshop & Audition Attire:
- Ladies: Black leotard, flesh colored tights under leotard and inside shoes, flat and pointe shoes (if applicable). Hair must be neatly and securely tied back in either a bun or French twist. Skirts may be allowed at the intensive and workshop only, not at the audition.
- Gentleman: White dance shirt, black or grey tights, and ballet slippers.
*By registering for this intensive, you do not have to register and pay for the Nutcracker workshop & audition. Check the box at check out yes or no when asked if auditioning for Nutcracker.