July 20-August 2
Summer Faculty
Guest faculty, Michelle Quiner, Kelsey Bryce Riker, and JDT's incoming Principal Teacher and Ballet Master, Anna McDowell; will join JDT instructors, to provide a challenging, rigorous, well-rounded and fun two-week program.
Anna McDowell
Michelle Quiner
Kelsey Bryce Riker
Christa Baxter
Danielle Cadiente
Logan Holst
Janice Hurley
Classes offered (tent.):
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Ballet Technique
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Pointe/Variations
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Contemporary
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Pilates
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Musical Theatre
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Jazz
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Hip Hop
Classes will take place in-person, at our JDT and Lemon Creek studios. Bus transportation will be provided between the two locations, each day. Students must attend a placement class and orientation on Sunday, July 20 2:00-4:00pm, at the JDT studio.
Registration Eligibility
Registration is open! Dancers may register based on age and experience requirements stated below, without audition. New students are welcome, and may be asked to submit a supplemental photo or video with their registration.
Current JDT students completing Levels 4 and higher, are invited to register for intensive, regardless of age. We also welcome students from other schools, new students, and former JDT company dancers. Non-JDT students must be a minimum of age 12. We removed the requirement for pointe experience for outside students, for 2025. We are proud to offer for the first time, multiple tracks, with and without pointe.
All students attending the program must acknowledge and adhere to applicable policies set forth in our Summer Intensive Student Handbook / Welcome Packet.
Tuition Options
A tuition deposit is due at time of registration, to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due by July 21. Registrations for which we have not received a deposit, are unconfirmed and may be cancelled if space is needed to accommodate high demand. Need-based financial aid is available. To request a financial aid application, please email the office at jdtoffice@juneaudance.org.
Registration will remain open until filled.
Refund Policy
Registration for Juneau Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive constitutes a commitment of the registrant to attend and pay in full, for the program, regardless of timing of payments. Refunds (or waived, or prorated tuition) due to withdrawal for medical or other extenuating circumstances, will be at the discretion of the JDT Artistic or Executive Director. Withdrawals and refund (or waived, or prorated tuition) requests must be made in writing and, in the event of illness or injury, must be accompanied by a doctor's note. In all cases, deposits are nonrefundable. Any approved refunds will be processed through the original form of payment used. No refunds or tuition adjustments will be given to students who are asked to leave the program as a result of disciplinary action.
Schedule
Daily class schedule will vary depending on final placement, determined at class on July 20. Schedules will be provided to students at the conclusion of orientation.
Students should expect to have 6-7 hours of instruction, Monday-Friday, and 1-3 hours on Saturdays. The tentative class schedule can be found here. Classes will include some or all of the following: ballet technique, pre-pointe/pointe/variations, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop, and Pilates. Extra curricular group outings to local attractions, may also be scheduled. Participation in such outings is optional, and may carry additional cost.
Placement
Level placement is at the sole discretion of JDT faculty and is non-negotiable. JDT boasts knowledgeable, experienced faculty, qualified in assessing students' proficiency. Our goal is to ensure students are placed in a level which safely challenges them while also providing individual focus and attention through intimate class sizes. Students are continually assessed throughout the course of the program, and some placements may shift if deemed appropriate by faculty. Please do not request placement changes for your child.
Housing and Chaperones
JDT is pleased to partner with the University of Alaska Southeast, to offer housing for visiting summer intensive students. Prices for a shared room in the dorm, as well as anticipated meal costs and arrangements, will be posted soon. Please indicate on your registration form, if you are interested in dorm housing.
Female chaperones may be needed, to house with students. A valid driver's license, background check, and youth protection certifications are required. Please indicate on your registration form, if you are interested and available to chaperone July 21-August 3. While student safety is the primary focus for chaperones, individuals may be called on to assist with transportation, grocery shopping, and/or meal prep. Chaperones are not compensated, however their housing is paid by JDT.
