Young Dancer Intensive

Description

Open to Rising 5th-8th graders

Dance all day in this week-long intensive for dancers going into 5th-8th grade! Young dancers will take class in 4 genres each day and receive important instruction in anatomy and injury prevention. Teachers are highly qualified and experienced and the curriculum mirrors that of TCA+A charter schools (FWAFA and TeSA) and Fine Arts Conservatories. Perfect for the dancer looking to improve their technique in a short amount of time, and for the dance student that is enthusiastic about expanding their knowledge of different dance styles.

Dates: June 22-26, Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-4:00PM

Location: Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts

3901 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Cost: $400

(15% early bird discount available through March 31, 2026)

Supplies Needed

Lunch, water bottle, and snacks. Please wear form-fitting clothes like tights or leggings and leotard (no crop tops, bra tops, costumes, t-shirts, shorts, or baggy clothing) and warm ups to wear over dance clothes during lunch, breaks, etc. Please bring ballet and jazz shoes if you have them. If not, dancers can take class in socks or bare feet.

Young dancers in costume performing at TCA+A's Fine Artsin Fort Worth

Daily Schedule

Professional-level instruction in dance for students of all experience levels

Morning

9:00 Ballet Technique

10:20 Jazz Dance

11:45 Anatomy and Injury Prevention Instruction

Lunch

12:15pm

Afternoon

1:00 Contemporary/Modern Dance

2:15 Afternoon Snack Break

Special Class

2:30 Class with Guest Artist (examples of guest classes offered: musical theatre dance, partnerwork, composition and performance techniques, etc).

3:45 End of Day Stretch and Reflection

Before and After Care Available

Before Care: Starts at 8am ($10 per day)

After Care: Open until 5pm ($10 per day)

(before and after care enrollment will open on May 15, 2026)

Camps fill quickly—secure your spot today.

Location

3901 S Hulen St
Fort Worth, TX 76109