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Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2

Harlem · $817/week · ★ 4.7 (44 reviews)

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive offers rigorous ballet training for aspiring dancers aged 8-24, focusing on classical technique, pointe, variati...

▌ Editor's read The Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their dance programs. The Dance Theatre of Harlem is a well-established nonprofit organization, founded in 1969, indicating 55 years of operation. The summer intensive is a day program, offering training for dancers aged 8-24, with classes in classical ballet, pointe, variations, contemporary, and other dance forms. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, the institution's reputation suggests professional standards. Google reviews for the Dance Theatre of Harlem generally reflect a high regard for its artistic excellence, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, though specific reviews for the summer intensive are not readily isolated. The program culminates in a performance, providing students with practical stage experience.
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Since 197155+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–21

Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1971 (55 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

The Next Generation Fund provides scholarships and significant financial aid to up to 65% of participants.

Session lengths
5-day (full week) · 12-day · 19-day
What campers take home
Session 1 has a culminating event for families on the final day. Session 2 has culminating showings for families each Friday.

Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 8–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 466 W 152nd St, New York, NY 10031
  • Cost notes: Tuition: $2,450 for 3 weeks, $1,800 for 2 weeks, or $1,050 for 1 week. Registration Fee: $50. Housing available for 3-week option for an additional $3,200.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2

What ages does Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 accept?
Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 is open to children ages 8–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 cost?
Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 publishes $817/week for the standard session. Tuition: $2,450 for 3 weeks, $1,800 for 2 weeks, or $1,050 for 1 week. Registration Fee: $50. Housing available for 3-week option for an additional $3,200. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2's hours?
Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2?
Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 55 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 provide lunch?
Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 offer financial aid?
Yes — Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 compare to other dance camps in New York?
Dance Theatre of Harlem Summer Intensive - Session 2 is one of 23 dance camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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