Summer Intensive at GVMCC - Nevada Union Dance

NU Dance @ GVMCC

The NUDance@GVMCC Summer Intensive offers dancers the opportunity to train with experienced professional faculty in a focused, anatomy-informed program designed to support meaningful technical and artistic growth. Over two immersive weeks, students receive consistent daily training in ballet, conditioning, pointe and pre-pointe, contemporary, character, jazz, repertoire, and more within a supportive and highly attentive environment.

With small class sizes and close faculty mentorship, dancers benefit from individualized attention often difficult to access in larger programs, while still receiving training from educators and artists connected to major professional and pre-professional ballet institutions. Flexible scheduling options allow dancers and families to choose the training path that best supports their summer goals, including one-week, two-week, full-day, and half-day options. The program is designed to provide exceptional depth, rigor, flexibility, and value for dancers seeking serious summer training in a healthy and inspiring environment.

Summer Intensive Schedule

The schedule will start each day with a Conditioning class taught by Roxanna Cohen, a licensed physical therapist specializing in injury prevention and lead faculty for NUDance@GVMCC.

The daily schedule has been thoughtfully structured to support both rigorous training and long-term dancer wellness. Intensive classes are balanced with strategically placed breaks, recovery periods, conditioning, and shifts in movement focus throughout the day, allowing dancers to sustain concentration, physical clarity, and technical quality while reducing unnecessary fatigue and overload. All classes are taught by experienced Faculty and Associate Teaching Artists.

THE NUDANCE@GVMCC SUMMER INTENSIVE SCHEDULE (LINK)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Programs are offered below cost as part of our commitment to accessibility and community enrichment. Tuition and donations together sustain the ongoing expenses of our studios, faculty, and organizational operations. 100% of your contribution supports future dance artists in Nevada County and helps sustain our nonprofit public high school dance program through classes, performance opportunities, studio development, and scholarships for students.

$625 — Full Two-Week Intensive + Performance Participation
$350 — One Week Full-Day Intensive
$375 — Two-Week Half-Day Ballet Intensive (Morning Program Only)
$225 — One Week Half-Day Ballet Intensive (Morning Program Only)
$20 — Open Class Drop-In

Currently Enrolled NU Dance Students are eligible to participate for FREE if registered by June 22, 2026!

Merit Based Scholarships – Tuition has already been set at a minimum fee. For those who genuinely need additional support, there are a limited number of partial or full scholarships available. Scholarship recipients are awarded on first come first served basis and will be notified by Friday, July 3rd. To be considered, please fill out the Merit Scholarship Application (by Thursday, July 2nd).

Refund Policy – please refer to our Policies & Procedures

Registration

Registration is encouraged by June 22, 2026 and closes July 3, 2026. Enrollment may remain open until classes reach capacity. Because space is limited, placements are not held until payment has been received. Please print out, sign, and bring the Liability Waiver with you to orientation.

To Register:

Select participation level from tuition scale above
Submit your selection in the NU Dance Summer Intensive Registration Form (link)
Proceed to payment options

Payment Options:

*Payment due in full by no later than Friday, July 3, 2026