Summer Dance Intensive 2025

July 7th-18th, 2025

Lights, Camera, Dance! Step into the spotlight this summer at Motion Pictures, Chattanooga Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive that brings dance and film together like never before! Designed for passionate movers ages 11 and up, this immersive experience will take dancers beyond the stage and onto the big screen. From concept to choreography, filming to final edits, dancers will explore the art of storytelling through movement while creating their very own dance film. Whether you're a performer, a visionary, or both—this camp is your chance to shine!

Auditions will be held on

Saturday, April 19th, 10:45am -12

AND

a late audition on Tuesday, June 10th 6:30-8pm

Auditions on April 19th and June 10th are free for current CDT students, $20 others

Alternate auditions are available for $20 fee until June 21st.

Please note dancers registering late (after May 1st, will have a $20 late registration fee)

Classes and Rehearsals

Along with choreographic studies, students will take class to better improve ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Various other classes such as yoga, acro skills, and hip-hop will also be incorporated in technique studies.

Professional Photos

There will be a photo day in which dancers can get their standard head shot (needed for most professional and university auditions), and a few other images of full body dance poses. Five professional images are included in the price of the intensive

Performance and Movie Premiere

Get ready for an awesome production on Friday, July 18th 6pm at Chattanooga Dance Theatre studios. Performance includes premiere of works created by guest choreographers as well as the first public showing of the student created dance film.

Tuition

$625

To hold your dancer's spot, payment deposits will be drafted on the following dates:

May 1st: $100

June 1st: $100

July 1st: $425

Can't make the entire intensive? Here are some other options

One week: $350

Daily Rate: $78

Class Rate: $26

(Due in full when registering)

All payments are non refundable. A $20 late fee will be applied to any payments more than 20 days late. A $20 late registration fee will be applied to all accounts registering after May 1st.

Admissions

Levels V and higher, ages 11 and up

Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 19th

10:45am-12

And a late audition day on Tuesday, June 10th 6:30-8pm

Auditions on April 19th and June 10th are free for current CDT students, $20 others.

Alternate auditions are available for $20 fee until June 21st.

Or send in a dance resume, letter of recommendation, and dance video showing ballet adage, pirouette, allegro, pointe if applicable, and at least 16 counts of a contemporary combination. ($20 alternate audition applies)