Boston Conservatory at Berklee Commercial Dance Intensive

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Commercial Dance Intensive is a cutting-edge, three-week summer program for dancers interested in exploring the world of commercial dance. Focused on dance for video, film, and live music concerts, students will explore various dance forms necessary to succeed in the industry, including jazz-funk, hip-hop, breaking/popping, urban dance styles, and lyrical-jazz. Participants will also develop important portfolio-building skills, such as résumé creation.

Taught by Boston Conservatory’s renowned faculty and acclaimed guest artists who have performed with some of the biggest names in the industry, Commercial Dance Intensive gives students who are considering a career in dance the opportunity to sample trademark elements of Boston Conservatory’s top-ranking dance B.F.A. program: versatile skill building and focused studies that pave a path for successful careers.

Each week students will have the opportunity to interact personally with guest artists and receive valuable guidance from these industry leaders on audition techniques, networking, and dos and don'ts.

2023 Program Information Coming Soon

Program dates:	2023 dates coming soon
Registration fee:	$50 (non-refundable)
Tuition	$2,330
Housing and meals:	$2,075
Payment deadline:	June 1
Move in:	2023 dates coming soon
Move out:	2023 dates coming soon

Who Should Join

This program is designed for beginner to advanced-level dancers between the ages of 15 and 22 who are interested in commercial dance. Participants should have a strong interest in expanding their knowledge of dance in the entertainment industry, enthusiastic to explore hip-hop, urban dance styles, jazzdance, tap, and more.

Sample Schedule

Monday	Activities
8:30 a.m.	Welcome meeting
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Ballet placement class
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.	Repertory
	Voguing
	Jazz
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.	Master class
	Freestyle
	Repertory
Tuesday	Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Upside-Down class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.	Repertory
	Jazz
	Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.	Master class
	Freestyle
	Repertory
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Social Media Branding Seminar
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Audition Techniques Seminar
Wednesday	Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Upside-Down class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.	Repertory
	Jazz
	Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.	Master class
	Freestyle
	Repertory
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.	Artist Talkback
Thursday	Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Upside-down class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Master class
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.	Repertory
	Jazz
	Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.	Master class
	Freestyle
	Repertory
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Social Media Branding Seminar
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Audition Techniques Seminar
Friday	Activities
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Ballet class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Upside-Down class
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Floor Barre
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.	Mock Audition
12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.	Repertory
	Jazz
	Voguing
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.	Master class
	Freestyle
	Repertory

Faculty

Commercial Dance Intensive is led by Boston Conservatory faculty member, Ruka Hatua-Saar White.

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