2026 Philadelphia YDF SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS

(Lehigh valley YDF scholarship offers- coming soon)

1.PYDF World Dance Intensive

Program email: philayouthdancefest@gmail.com

Location of Summer program: 7500 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19119

Program website: www.youthdancefest.com

Dates of Summer Program: June 27 & 28

Age range for summer program: 10 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: up to 50% off

Portion of program covered: 20% - 50% off entire weekend

Program description: Experience a sampling of world dance and culture through YDF's Mini Summer Intensive. This intensive is designed to broaden the dancer's knowledge of world dance genres, adding to their dance vocabulary and building an appreciation of dance from other countries. The weekend will conclude with a showing of the different dance techniques covered over the intensive.

CLASSES OFFERED: AFRICAN| AFROBEAT |BALLROOM |BOLLYWOOD| CAPOEIRA|  CARIBBEAN| CONTACTIMPROV| CONTEMPORARY| FLAMENCO| FUNK| HIP HOP| INDIAN| MUSICAL THEATER| LATIN| PARTNERING| RHYTHM| STREET JAZZ| STEPPING| TINIKILING| YOGA

2. Philadelphia Dance Theatre Summer Intensive

Program email:info@philadancetheatre.org

Location of Summer program: 7500 Germantown Ave., Baird Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 19119

Program website:https://www.philadancetheatre.org/pdt-summerprograms

Dates of Summer Program: July 27th- August 21st, 2026

Age range for summer program: 14+

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $500 

Portion of program covered: One week

Program description: Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive provides unparalleled training by our respected faculty and guest faculty. PDT’s proven curriculum will build your confidence as a dancer, enhance your technique and artistry, and expose you to various techniques presented by world-class faculty. As a summer student, you will experience a program that is focused on advancing your strength and technique in ballet with daily conditioning, technique, pointe, and additional styles including character, variations, contemporary, music, improv, partnering, and jazz.

3. Nutcracker Prep before Valley Forge Dance's December Show

Program email:mjacobs@comcast.net

Location of Summer program:216 W. Beidler Rd, suite # 800, Storefront Suite 800, King of Prussia, PA, 19406

Program website:www.ValleyForgeDance.com

Dates of Summer Program: July 6 - August 24 (eight Mondays 7:30 - 9 pm)

Age range for summer program: 13-18 with previous ballet training

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $104

Portion of program covered: Full tuition for one student

Program description: Learn Nutcracker Repertoire to voluntarily perform in our December 12/6/26 show, at no cost. Valley Forge Dance School's 50th annual Nutcracker would like to welcome more teens with ballet training to supplement our child & adult students. You will learn three of our Second Act Corps Dances (Snow, Candy Canes, Waltz of the Flowers) and can then decide if you want to perform them in our single show, where we loan you the costumes, and give you photos and videos for free!

4. Delaware Dance Company Summer Intensive

Program email:office@delawaredancecompany.org

Location of Summer program:168 S Main St, Suite #101, Newark, DE, 19711

Program website:https://delawaredancecompany.org/summer-programs

Dates of Summer Program: 7/13/26-7/17/26 | 7/20/26-7/24/26 | or 7/27/26-7/31/26

Age range for summer program: 12 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $400

Portion of program covered: Full tuition for one week

Program description: Intensive Dance Workshops will be offered for intermediate level dancers (12-14 yrs, DDC Levels 3/3X) and advanced level dancers (13 yrs and up, DDC Levels 4 through Advanced). Each Workshop day will have two technique classes and two choreography sessions. Dancers will prepare two pieces for performance on Friday evening. Styles will vary by week including: contemporary and ballet, jazz and ballet, or modern and ballet.

5. Ballet 180 Summer Dance Intensive

Program email:kelly@ballet180.org

Location of Summer program: 209 W Lancaster Ave Ste 200, Paoli, PA, 19301

Program website:https://www.ballet180.org/

Dates of Summer Program: August 10-13 & August 17-20

Age range for summer program: 8 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $212.50

Portion of program covered: 50% off of one week of the summer intensive

Program description: Experience multiple dance styles and expert instruction from Ballet 180 faculty and guest instructors through this two week upper level intensive culminating in a semi-formal performance of repertoire on August 20 at 4:30 PM. Classes held Monday – Thursday from 9:30am-4:00pm.

6. The Philadelphia Dance Academy Int/Adv Intensive

Program email:philadanceacademy@gmail.com

Location of Summer program: 219 Cuthbert St, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106

Program website:www.philadelphiadanceacademy.com

Dates of Summer Program: July 6 - 24

Age range for summer program: 13 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $712.50

Portion of program covered: 50% off of Full tuition (Session A - three week program)

Program description: For intermediate and advanced dancers ready to take their training to the next level, this three-week intensive offers an immersive and inspiring experience. Dancers refine and elevate their ballet technique while expanding their versatility and artistic expression through classes with Philadelphia Dance Academy faculty and esteemed guest artists.

Designed for dancers ages 13+ with five or more years of ballet training. Pointe work is required.

The comprehensive curriculum includes:

Ballet Technique, Pointe, Contemporary, Modern, Theater Dance, Hip Hop, Pilates, Yoga, Franklin Method, Conditioning/Injury Prevention, Choreography Composition, and Ballet Terminology.

7.The School of Delaware Ballet - Summer Intensive

Program email:brittanykaiser@schoolofdelawareballet.com

Location of Summer program: 177 Old Camden Road, Suite 5, Camden, Delaware, 19934

Program website:www.schoolofdelawareballet.com

Dates of Summer Program: June 29th-July 30th

Age range for summer program: 11+

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $350

Portion of program covered: 2 weeks for summer program

Program description: The School of Delaware Ballet's Advanced Intensive includes a technique class and pointe class daily, as well as a supplemental class that rotates between yoga, Pilates, contemporary, hip hop, PBT, jazz, and conditioning. Small class sizes allow for maximum personal attention, with a focus on technical development and artistry in movement.

8.  Classified Dance Company Intensive

Program email:ClassifiedDance@gmail.com

Location of Summer program: 11 Kelly Driver Rd., Laurel Springs, NJ, 08021

Program website:https://danceclassnj.com/the-classified-dance-company

Dates of Summer Program: August 3 - 7

Age range for summer program: 10 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $375

Portion of program covered: Full tuition for whole week

Program description: Our mission: create a rewarding intensive and give dancers access to professional performers and master instructors. While attending large conventions and workshops are a necessary element in building versatile dancers, our takeaway from these events often include watching  students struggle to find space, learn in loud and cramped environments, and have to fight to get noticed. There needed to be an atmosphere for dancers to get the same benefits from convention without all of that struggle. What we value about this program is what we think every dancer should be exposed to at this stage in their training: Professional Instructors who work and perform in the industry

Personal attention in class, Lessons that are cumulative throughout the week, Emphasis on goal-setting and healthy behaviors like self-compassion and sportsmanship.

9. Ballerina Bootcamp 

Program email:chanel@chocolateballerinacompany.com

Location of Summer program: Temple University Main Campus, 1800 N broad street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121

Program website:www.chocolateballerinacompany.com

Dates of Summer Program: June 22 - 26

Age range for summer program: 13 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $900

Portion of program covered: Full 1 week

Program description: Chocolate Ballerina Company presents the 5th Annual Ballerina Bootcamp. Enjoy a one week intensive that with ballet masters from New York, LA, and Houston. Each day a master will be presenting different variations and skill building in both Balanchine and Vaganova. Celebrating our 5th anniversary of the 

Ballerina Bootcamp by offering a free live performance at the Dilworth Park in Philadelphia.

10. Monarch Dance Academy Summer Dance Program

Program email:monarchdanceacademy@gmail.com

Location of Summer program: 1724 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, Pa, 19130

Program website:Www.monarchdanceacademy.com

Dates of Summer Program: July 13th-August 22nd

Age range for summer program: 6 - 16

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: Full Scholarship

Portion of program covered: Full summer tuition minus registration fee/uniform

Program description: Monarch Dance Academy offers a wide variety of summer dance classes for boys and girls ages 6-16. During this 6 week program dancers will focus on growing their technique, artistry, dance terminology and more. Classes offer: ballet, acro, jazz, modern, contemporary, tap, hip hop and pointe.

11. The Grier School

Program email:jhrzic@grier.org

Location of Summer program: The Grier School, 2522 Grier School Road, Tyrone, Pa, 16686

Program website:Www.grier.org

Dates of Summer Program: July 6-July 24

Age range for summer program: 6 - 16

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: Full Scholarship

Portion of program covered: Full summer tuition 

Program description: Dance intensive focusing on technique. Ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary. 

There is a performance at the end of the summer intensive.

12. Drexel Dance Summer Program

Program email:vji24@drexel.edu

Location of Summer program: 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

Program website:https://drexel.edu/westphal/academics/undergraduate/DANC/Visit%20Drexel%20Dance/Summer%20Dance%20Program/

Dates of Summer Program: July 27-July 31

Age range for summer program: 14 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $200

Portion of program covered: 16.67%

Program description: This one-week commuter dance intensive is designed to allow students to explore the intersections of technique, choreographic process, and dance careers. Each day will consist of technique classes, guest lectures, and choreographic process workshops. The program will culminate in an informal performance. Students enrolled will explore how dance can fit into their careers.

13. Wissahickon Dance Academy Summer Program

1. Program email:christmcastro13@gmail.com

2. Location of Summer program: 38 East School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

3. Program website:Www.wissahickondance.com

4. Dates of Summer Program: July 6 - 24

5. Age range for summer program: 10 - 16

   1. Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $375

Portion of program covered: 50% off for 1-3 weeks

Program description: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Repertory and Jazz classes by Wissahickon Dance Academy faculty and Guest instructors.

14. DeSales University SDI

Program email:sdi@desales.edu

Location of Summer program: 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA, 18034

Program website:https://www.desales.edu/news-events-arts/youth-programs/summer-dance-intensive

Dates of Summer Program: July 20-31, 2026

Age range for summer program: 14+

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $400

Portion of program covered: $400 off tuition for 2 week program. Cannot be applied to room and board fees. 

Program description: The Summer Dance Intensive offers professional dance training for students ages 14+. The program focuses on technical training in ballet, modern, and hip hop, with additional master classes with sought after professionals in forms such African dance, Jazz, Improvisation, Pilates, Contemporary Repertoire, Injury Prevention, and Yoga. The two-week program will culminate in an informal presentation. Interested students must have previous dance training.

15. DeSales University Youth SDI

Program email:sdi@desales.edu

Location of Summer program: 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA, 18034

Program website:https://www.desales.edu/news-events-arts/youth-programs/summer-dance-intensive

Dates of Summer Program: July 6 - 17, 2026

Age range for summer program: 11 - 13

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: 50% off tuition for 2 week program

Portion of program covered: 50% off tuition for 2 week program.

Program description: The Youth Summer Dance Intensive is designed for dancers ages 11-13 to experience the joy and rigor of dance in a supportive environment with caring artist educators. The program offers training in ballet, modern, and hip hop, with additional master classes in jazz, contemporary, and injury prevention. Interested students should have previous dance training.

16. Impact Dance Summer Performance Camp

Program email:info@impactdancepa.com

Location of Summer program: 4050 Skyron Dr., Unit D1, Doylestown, PA, 18902

Program website:www.impactdancepa.com

Dates of Summer Program: Various

Age range for summer program: 12 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $200

Portion of program covered: 100% of tuition for program.

Program description: The Impact Summer Performance camps allow dancers to spend a week learning a performance for Philadelphia sports teams including the Phillies, Union and more. Dance styles include commercial jazz, hip-hop and others.

17. Providence Creek Ballet Theater

Program email:stephanie.artigliere@pca.k12.de.us

Location of Summer program: 273 West Duck Creek Road, Clayton, DE, 19938

Program website: PCBT.dance

Dates of Summer Program: July 6-31, 2026

Age range for summer program: 13 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: 50% off full summer program

Portion of program covered: 50% off tuition for program.

Program description: Our Summer Intensive Program offers four weeks of comprehensive training with small class sizes and personalized instruction. Classes will be held in air-conditioned studios at Providence Creek Academy in Clayton, DE. The Pre-Professional division includes classes in classical ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, composition, and hip-hop. Esteemed faculty from around the region will lead our dancers to growth this summer.

18. Susquehanna Valley Dance Company Summer intensive

Program email:svdancecompany@gmail.com

Location of Summer program: 1 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870

Program website:http://www.svdancecompany.com

Dates of Summer Program: TBA

Age range for summer program: 8 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: 50% off summer program

Portion of program covered: 50% off tuition for program.

Program description:One week summer dance intensive, primarily ballet focused, but also offers contemporary, jazz, and conditioning. Guest Ballet teachers, Allegra Inch of NYC Ballet and Erin Stiefel-Inch former Zurich Ballet Soloist.

19. The Tap Intensive

Program email:thetapintensive@gmail.com

Location of Summer program: 103 Duncan Street, Suite B, Lancaster, PA, 17602

Program website:Www.thetapintenisve.org

Dates of Summer Program: August 3rd-7th

Age range for summer program: 10+

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $375

Portion of program covered: 100% off tuition.

Program description: The Tap Intensive, founded by Amy Eileen of Lancaster PA, is an intensive dedicated entirely to the art of tap! It offers week-long workshops in skills, technique, musicality, improvisation, tap jams, creating and learning choreography. 

The mission of The Tap Intensive is to provide an environment for tap dancers to come together, train, create, have opportunities to grow and to be a part of the positive growth and appreciation of tap dancing in the community for today's dancers and many  generations of dancers to come.

20. D3 Dance Dance Dance - Mid Maryland Performing Arts Center

Program email:director@mmpac.com

Location of Summer program: 5901 Enterprise Court, Frederick, MD, 21703

Program website:mmpac.com

Dates of Summer Program: 7/20-7/24

Age range for summer program: 9 - 18

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $280

Portion of program covered: 50% off tuition

Program description: A dance intensive geared toward 9 – 18-year-olds working at an Intermediate/Advanced level.   Classes in various dance genres (ex. hip hop, jazz, ballet, modern, tap, theater dance & lyrical) are held daily.  Each day students will have afternoon rehearsals and choreography.   The intensive includes a showcase at the conclusion.

21. Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company

Program email:collinsvidnovic@verizon.net

Location of Summer program: 700 N. Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA, 19046

Program website:www.metropolitanballetacademy.com

Dates of Summer Program: July 6-24 (Ballet) - August 10-14 (Contemporary)

Age range for summer program: 10 - 17

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $425 (not including registration fee)

Portion of program covered: 1 week

Program description:

Ballet: Our rigorous Summer Intensive program features renowned teachers from U.S. and abroad, offering classical training and unique learning experiences in ballet and beyond. Classes are offered in ballet technique, men’s technique, pointe, partnering, modern, jazz, character dance and conditioning. One, two, and three week options are available.

Contemporary: During the final weeks of Summer Intensive, Intermediate and Advanced classes focus on contemporary techniques including modern, floorwork, partnering, contemporary phrase work and more. Metropolitan’s Artistic Associate, Sarah Mettin, has created a dynamic roster of top teaching talent for a high-energy, exploratory week to stretch your mind, body and soul. One and two week options are available.

22.Regional Dance America's Dance & Choreography Intensive

Program email: programs@regionaldanceamerica.org

Location of Summer program: 5 N Orange St # 3, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013

Program website:https://regionaldanceamerica.org/summer-dance-programs

Dates of Summer Program: 7/27/2026 - 8/1/2026

Age range for summer program: 13-18yrs

Scholarship details:

Monetary value: $325

Portion of program covered: 50% of tuition

Program description:

Regional Dance America presents the 2026 Dance & Choreography Intensive
Inspiring dancers and choreographers to move, create, and grow.

Regional Dance America’s Dance & Choreography Intensive offers dancers and choreographers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to elevate their artistry through immersive training, creative exploration, and nightly performances. Building on more than six decades of excellence, RDA’s intensive now expands into three dynamic one-week sessions across the country, each designed to nurture versatility, creativity, and collaboration in today’s dancers and dance-makers. Join us for one, two or all three amazing weeks of extraordinary training and artistry!
Two Inspiring Tracks
Dancer Track – Designed for dancers ages 13 and up training at an intermediate to advanced level, the Dancer Track offers a vibrant week of growth and performance. Participants take daily ballet classes complemented by pointe, modern, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballroom, Pilates, and more—all led by world-class faculty and guest artists. Dancers strengthen their versatility, expand their artistry, and refine their ability to quickly absorb new choreography—skills essential for auditions and professional work. Each evening culminates in a performance, giving dancers the chance to shine on stage and bring newly created works to life.
Choreographer Track – For choreographers ready to deepen their craft, this track provides an immersive environment to explore and refine creative vision. Through daily composition classes, seminars, and guided rehearsals with RDA dancers, participants gain valuable mentorship from nationally recognized professionals. Choreographers are encouraged to take risks, collaborate across disciplines, and cultivate their personal artistic identity—all while developing new works for live performance.
A Legacy of Excellence
Since its founding in 1961, RDA’s signature summer intensive has been a launchpad for generations of dancers and choreographers. What began as the Summer Choreography Plan, grew to the Craft of Choreography Conferences, then National Choreography Intensive programs; now the Dance & Choreography Intensive expands RDA’s summer intensive accessibility to three location offerings in 2026. We build upon this tradition—offering spaces where movement, music, and imagination come together to inspire the next wave of dance artists throughout the country.