This weeklong, in-residence dance program is geared toward dancers for teens and current college students interested in furthering their dance training. The faculty includes current WVU Dance Program instructors as well as a variety of guest artists who will include past or present Paul Taylor Dance Company members.
The program will offer dance technique classes, classes in wellness and conditioning, and other movement-related classes. It is required that applicants have at least 3 years of prior dance experience to be eligible for registration in the Teen Academy. A student showcase is scheduled for the last day. Students are encouraged to bring a dance from their home studio/school that they wish to present and share at the showcase. A one-on-one performance coaching session with SDA faculty will be offered to each student performer. The final showcase will also include original work by faculty created with the students during the week. The presentation will take place in the Clay Theatre at Creative Arts Center (CAC) and is free and open to the public.
Register for Summer Dance Academy
Lodging and Meals
Evansdale Residential Complex (Lincoln Hall)
Payment for lodging and meals will be made directly to the WVU School of Theatre
and Dance.
*NOTE: Only online credit card payments will be accepted.
Classes, Rehearsals, and Specialty Classes
WVU Canady Creative Arts Center
One Fine Arts Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506-6111
Classes Offered
Daily Technique Classes:
- Urban/Commercial
- Ballet
- Modern
- Jazz
- Contemporary
- Choreography and Improvisation
- Tap
- Yoga
Specialty Classes:
- Classical Indian Dance
- Dance Conditioning
- AND MUCH MORE!
Schedule
Sunday, July 12
| 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Check-in
Lincoln Hall dorms |
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| 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Welcome Reception
CAC Galleries |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. | Welcome Talk
Falbo Theatre |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Placement Classes
CAC/Clay, Falbo Theatres |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Break |
| 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Repertory rehearsals
CAC/Clay, Davis, Falbo Theatres |
| 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner
Towers cafeteria |
| 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. | Q&A with the faculty
MEC Great Hall |
| 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Free time
Lincoln Hall dorms |
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17
| 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
Towers cafeteria |
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| 8 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. | Technique and repertory classes |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch and Free time
Towers cafeteria and dorms |
| 2 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Technique and repertory classes
CAC |
| 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner
Towers cafeteria |
| 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. | Specialty classes and activities |
Saturday, July 18 (all Saturday classes are open for observation)
| 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Prep for check-out and breakfast |
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| 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Technique/Warm-up classes |
| 10:30 - 11 a.m. | Prep for Showcase |
| 11 a.m. | Showcase
Clay Theatre Stage |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Check-out of dorms and departure |
Tuition
- Student Tuition* (for all classes and activities): $725.00
- Returning (2025) Student discounted tuition: $650.00
- Tuition and Registration after June 30th: $770.00
Room & Board
- Full Room & Board (double occupancy WVU Resident Hall & full meal plan: $461.00
- Double Room Occupancy Only: $234.00
- Single Room Occupancy Only: $396.00
- Meals only: $227.00
What to Bring
Dance Attire
| Urban / Commercial Dance |
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| Ballet |
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| Modern |
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| Jazz |
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| Tap |
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| Yoga |
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| Student Showcase |
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| Special (recommended, not required) |
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SDA T-shirt
Advanced orders are strongly recommended, as there will be a limited number of shirts on sale. SDA shirts will be on sale on Saturday, July 22nd (see T-shirt order form).
Present and Perform a Solo Piece
This form is not required and only for participants wishing to present and perform a solo piece. These will be performed at the closing concert. Each performer will be coached by the faculty.
