Week 1: July 6-10, 2026

Week 2: July 13-17, 2026

The Advanced Pre-Professional Summer Intensive is designed for dedicated dancers ready to push themselves both physically and mentally in a focused, conservatory-style environment. This program is ideal for dancers ages 12+ who are serious about their training and looking to elevate their technique, artistry, and overall performance level.

Offered as a two-week intensive, dancers may choose to attend one or both weeks based on their summer schedule and training goals. Each week provides a rigorous and immersive experience designed to challenge and refine every aspect of a dancer’s development.

Dancers participate in a structured daily schedule including advanced ballet technique, pointe, variations, conditioning, and complementary styles, all designed to build strength, stamina, and technical clarity. This intensive serves as an opportunity to accelerate progress, prepare for the upcoming season, or experience the expectations and training environment of our conservatory program.

Led by our experienced faculty and distinguished guest artists, dancers are immersed in a disciplined yet inspiring atmosphere that supports both individual growth and artistic growth.

This program is best suited for highly motivated dancers seeking a serious and transformative training experience.

***Steps to Checkout: Hit the “Enroll Now” button and you will be redirected to select your week choice.  Select week #1, week #2, or both and whether you are paying the deposit or in full.  Then “Proceed to Checkout,” on next page, enter your details and scroll to bottom of page, select “Proceed to PayPal” and from there you can either log in to your Paypal account OR “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” and check out as Guest.

Who:

• • Current GCD students – Level 4 & 5
  • Non-GCD students – ages 12+, dancers should have a minimum of 4 years of current ballet training and a minimum of one year on pointe.  If you have any questions in regards to your placement for this level or our intermediate please email us at info@gulfcoastdancenter.com

When:

• • Week 1: July 6 – 10, 2026
  • Week 2: July 13 – 17, 2026
  • 9am – 4pm, daily

Tuition:

• • $485/week – 30 hours of dance training with our exceptional faculty.
  • $895 for both weeks (10% discount)
  • $100 non-refundable deposit required per week is due at time of enrollment to reserve spot in intensive.
  • Balance is due July 1, 2026.
  • If enrolling after July 1st full tuition will be due at time of enrollment.

Schedule:

• • Studio will be open at 8:45am for dancers arrival.
  • 9-11am – Ballet
  • 11-12pm – Pointe
  • 12-1pm – Lunch, dancers must pack a lunch 
  • 1-2pm – Variations
  • 2-3pm – Jazz
  • 3-4pm – Contemporary
  • Be sure to pack snacks to eat between classes as dancers must refuel their bodies so please send dancers with AM and PM snack.

Informal Showcase:

• • End of Week 2 – Friday, July 17th at 4-4:45pm
  • Friends and family are welcome, free event
  • Held in Studio A at Gulf Coast Dancenter

Dress Code:

Ballet:

• • Any color leotard
  • Pink tights
  • Pink ballet slippers
  • Pointe shoes
  • Hair in a bun or pinned up and against head
  • Optional: ballet skirt or black fitted dance shorts

Jazz:

• • May wear black leggings, jazz pants, or dance shorts may be worn over leotard and tights.
  • Jazz shoes any color

Contemporary:

• • Same attire as Jazz
  • Socks