Dear Summer Intensive Attendees,
We are just a few days away from our 2026 Summer Intensive, and we cannot wait to spend an incredible week training, growing, and being inspired together!
This intensive is designed to challenge our dancers artistically and technically while giving them the opportunity to learn from an outstanding faculty in ballet, jazz, modern/contemporary, variations, Pilates, and more.
We also have a special Industry Q&A planned for Thursday, where dancers will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into pursuing dance beyond the studio, with our faculty offering experiences in college dance programs, concert dance, modern, contemporary, and ballet companies, the commercial dance industry, teaching, touring, choreography, business ownership, and more!!
Daily Schedule
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lunch will be from 12:10–12:45 PM each day.
Check out the full schedule:
Monday:
Teen
9:00-10:30 - Modern/Contemporary (Sydney)
10:40- 12:10 - Ballet (Evelyn)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Jazz (Michael)
2:15-3:00 - Evidence Style (Samiyah)
Junior
9:00-10:30 - Ballet (Evelyn)
10:40- 12:10 - Jazz (Michael)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Modern/Contemporary (Theresa)
2:15-3:00 - Evidence Style (Samiyah)
Tuesday:
Teen
9:00-10:30 - Ballet (Samiyah)
10:40- 12:10 - Contemporary or Modern (Samiyah)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Jazz (Michael)
2:15-3:00 - Variations (Evelyn)
Junior
9:00-10:30 - Ballet (Sydney)
10:40- 12:10 - Jazz (Michael)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Modern/Contemporary (Samiyah)
2:15-3:00 - Variations (Evelyn)
Wednesday:
Teen
9:00-10:30 - Ballet (Samiyah)
10:40- 12:10 - Contemporary or Modern (Samiyah )
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Jazz (Michael)
2:15-3:00 - Pilates (Evelyn)
Junior
9:00-10:30 - Ballet (Evelyn)
10:40- 12:10 - Jazz (Michael)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Modern/Contemporary (Samiyah)
2:15-3:00 - Pilates (Evelyn)
Thursday:
Teen
9:00-10:30 - Ballet (Samiyah)
10:40- 12:10 - Contemporary or Modern Samiyah)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Jazz (Michael)
2:15-3:00 - INDUSTRY Q&A with Michael, Theresa, Evelyn, and Miyah
Junior
9:00-10:30 - Ballet (Sydney)
10:40- 12:10 - Jazz (Michael)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Modern/Contemporary (Samiyah)
2:15-3:00 - INDUSTRY Q&A with Michael, Theresa, Evelyn, and Miyah
Friday:
Teen
9:00-10:30 - Jazz (Michael)
10:40- 12:10 - Contemporary or Modern (Samiyah)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Variations (Evelyn)
2:15-3:00 - In-Studio showing (parents welcome)
Junior
9:00-10:30 - Modern/Contemporary (Samiyah)
10:40- 12:10 - Jazz (Michael)
12:10- 12:45 - Lunch
12:45- 2:15 - Variations (Evelyn)
2:15-3:00 - In-Studio Showing (parents welcome)
We'll wrap up the week with a special In-Studio Showing on Friday from 2:15–3:00 PM, and families are warmly invited to attend! This informal performance will give dancers the chance to share some of what they've worked on throughout the week.
Dress Code
To help dancers stay focused and ready for every class:
Hair should be neatly secured in a ballet bun each day.
A leotard (any color) and tights (pink or skin-tone tights for ballet). black tights, leggings, or shorts may be added for classes other than ballet
Wear transitional tights. This allows dancers to quickly transition to barefoot when needed.
Pack all dance shoes, including:
Ballet shoes
Pointe shoes (if applicable)
Jazz shoes
Bring an extra pair of socks, as they may be needed for certain classes.
What to Bring
Please pack everything your dancer will need for a full day of training:
A packed lunch
Healthy snacks for breaks
A large, refillable water bottle (hydration is essential!)
Any personal items needed throughout the day
Optional: dancers may bring their personal yoga mat for Pilates or use one of MDC’s mats
Our Faculty
This year's intensive features an amazing team of instructors:
Michael Munday
Samiyah Lynnice Burney
Sydney Markert
Evelyn Beard
Each brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience, and we're thrilled for our dancers to learn from them throughout the week. Check our social media for full bios.
Most importantly, we encourage every dancer to come with an open mind, a positive attitude, and a willingness to try new things. Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones, support one another, and embrace every opportunity to learn.
We are so excited to kick off an amazing week together and can't wait to see everyone on Monday morning at 9:00 AM!
See you soon!