Summer Performance Intensive
Intensive
Summer Performance Intensive 2026
Elevate your artistry at the 2026 PUSH Dance Company Summer Performance Intensive. Build strength through morning technique classes, then learn dynamic PUSH repertory. Engage in professional development talks with guest teachers and work with company members to create and perform new work. Your final performances will be attended by artistic directors actively seeking dancers for the 2026-27 season— a powerful opportunity to be seen.
Dates
Intensive: July 6th-10th, 2026
Performances: July 11th, 2026, 1pm & 3pm
Registration Deadline
May 1st, 2026
Tuition & Pricing
Tuition: $800 ($650 early bird pricing ends June 1)
Non-refundable deposit upon acceptance: $200
Balance due: June 15, 2026
*Limited scholarships available based on need*
Ages
Collegiate/Professional dancers 18+
Space limited to 25 dancers
Develop versatile artistry through diverse approaches balancing technical rigor with innovative practice.
Our professional division recognizes that exceptional dancers are whole artists—not just bodies executing movement. Through daily professional development sessions, you’ll gain insights into building sustainable careers, navigating auditions, and understanding the business of dance.
PUSH Method & Repertory
Guest Contemporary Modern Teachers
Robotics, Technology & Dance
Pilates, Yoga & GYROKINESIS®
Floorwork & Somatic Practices
Modern Partnering, Contact & Improvisation
Somatic practices integrate with technical training to deepen your kinesthetic intelligence and prevent injury. Technology-enhanced choreography expands your creative toolkit for 21st-century performance. This holistic approach cultivates artists who think critically, move authentically, and bring fully embodied presence to every performance—preparing you not just for this summer’s showcase, but for a lifelong dance career.
Substance & Form – Dance Magazine
Experience comprehensive training in PUSH Method & Repertory, contemporary modern technique with guest artists, technology-integrated dance including robotics, body-conditioning practices like Pilates, Yoga, and GYROKINESIS®, floor work and somatic exploration, plus modern partnering, contact improvisation, and composition.
Register & submit your video audition today — and take the next step in your dance career
STEP 1: Register
Complete your registration form with Google Sign-in
STEP 2: Digital Video
Submit your contemporary solo audition video via link
STEP 3: Payment
$25 non-refundable registration fee
Audition Requirements
Audition submissions should include a contemporary solo, performed on-stage or in the studio. The solo should not exceed three minutes.
Footage should emphasize clarity of movement quality, spatial awareness, and dynamic range. Demonstrate musicality, weight transfers, and physical commitment throughout. Your solo should showcase technical elements such as:
- Floor work
- Extensions
- Turns
- Jumps
- Balances
- Use of levels
- Ability to shift between sustained and percussive movement qualities
Digital Video Requirements
- Film horizontally (landscape orientation)
- Clear, full-body shots throughout
- Simple dance attire
- Plain background
- Submit unedited footage
- No mirrors visible in frame
Content to Include:
- Floor work
- Center combinations
- Traveling phrases
- Performance quality
Submit via link only: YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive
Do not upload large video files directly
Frequently Asked Questions
Join the 2026 PUSH Dance Company Summer Performance Intensive in San Francisco—an elite week-long training program limited to 25 collegiate and professional dancers. July 6-11, 2026.
+ How can I audition?
Submit a video audition through our online registration form. Include an unedited contemporary solo (max 3 minutes) filmed horizontally in a studio or on stage, along with your headshot, one-page resume, bio, and short artistic statement. We accept applications on a rolling basis until all 25 spots are filled, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
+ What is the dress code?
+ When will I learn of my audition results?
+ Is housing included in tuition?
Housing is not included in the $800 tuition ($650 early bird rate ends June 1). However, we provide recommendations for affordable options near our San Francisco studio, including hostels ($40-60/night), budget hotels ($80-150/night), and short-term rentals. Bay Area dancers are welcome to commute. Detailed housing information will be sent upon acceptance.
+ Sample Schedule
