Winter Intensive 2025

There is no deadline to register. Registration is open until we are full. We will post on the website when we are sold out.

The LACDC Winter Intensive faculty will be announced as teachers are added to the roster. The 2025 teachers are: Arianna Hartanov, Montay Romero, Rosanna Tavarez, and Alyson Van.  Please check back here and follow us on social media for updates.  

Past Winter Intensive teachers have included Roya Carreras, Genevieve Carson, Norbert de la Cruz III, Jamila Glass, Adrian Hoffman, Antonio Hudnell, Dava Huesca, Genna Moroni, Kitty McNamee, Jessie Lee Thorne, WHYTEBERG, Stephanie Zaletel and more!

The faculty roster is subject to change.

There is no audition requirement.  The intensive is taught at a pre-professional / professional level (Ages 18+) and is recommended for advanced dancers with a minimum of 3-5 years of training in Modern, Ballet, and/or Jazz.  It is not recommended for dancers who are new to contemporary dance or are looking for an introduction to modern or contemporary technique.  The classes are fast-paced and rigorous, with a focus on pushing advanced dancers to the next level in technical skill and performance abilities.

Students 15-17 years old will be considered via a video submission application. If you are 15-17 years old and you attended a previous LACDC intensive as a full-time student, you are free to register and do not have submit a video again for open registration.

The venue is Stomping Ground L.A. (SGLA), 5453 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, California 90032.  

Classes are located in the Warehouse studio and are taught on a marley-covered, sprung dance floor. You will enter through the street level glass doors into the Lobby where you will check in.  

Studio photos courtesy of Stomping Ground L.A.

LACDC's Winter Intensive focuses on students studying the movement vocabularies of the same three teachers over the course of four days. Those taking the full intensive will perform in a FREE showcase for the LA community on the last day.  In the creation in-process workshops, the faculty create a new work on the students.

LACDC's Summer Intensive immerses you in the LACDC company experience where you will have the opportunity to train and explore with a diverse group of teachers in an open and supportive environment, where your uniqueness is celebrated. You will dive into daily classes in a variety of contemporary dance styles that will encourage your versatility as a dancer and awaken your experimental spirit as an artist.  While working alongside other advanced pre-professional and professional dancers, you will have the opportunity to expand upon your current training and try new techniques that challenge, strengthen and advance your abilities as a well-rounded contemporary performer.  The program also focuses on LACDC's value of community and the group dynamic in the creative process.  We encourage a collective experience and artistic achievement as a group throughout the two-week intensive. The difference between each week is that there is a new set of teachers to work with.  Students have the option to sign up for either week or both weeks.  Students taking only the second week have the option of performing select material at the showcase.

• Technique /  10-11:45am
• Lunch  / 12pm-12:30pm
• Phrasework / 12:30-2:00pm
• In Process with a Choreographer  / 2:15-4:15pm
• Review Material or Feedback Session / 4:15-5:00

*This is a sample schedule and subject to change.

Yes. LACDC provides need-based and talent-based scholarships to advanced level dancers ages 15-17 and 18+. Dancers will be selected for half or full-tuition scholarships.

Scholars are selected through an application process. If you are interested in being considered for a scholarship, please fill out the scholarship application first before filling out the official registration form.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

15-17 YEAR OLD APPLICATION

The Winter Intensive typically attracts students from around the world, including pre-professionals (college & high school students) as well as professional movers. Our age demographic ranges on average from 15-35.  Students are normally seeking advanced-level classes taught in a fast-paced environment.  They are hungry for information, and want to expand beyond the styles they are comfortable with. We often find that they are searching for ways to feel more confident in who they are inside of dance and leave with a renewed sense of self.

No, you are not required to be a professional dancer or enrolled in a college/pre-professional dance program to attend this intensive. We welcome advanced dancers (ages 18+) who are passionate about and committed to advancing their training in a variety of movement styles. There is no maximum age limit. Dancers aged 15-17 may be accepted through an application process.

Drop-in classes are only the first two classes of the day. If you are a part of the full intensive program, you will receive a third class which will be repertory work taught by one of our Guest Faculty, a one-on-one feedback session, one LACDC Logo Shirt, and a chance to perform the work and phrases you learn throughout the week. 
 

Check out footage from previous Intensives on LACDC's YouTube Channel. Also, check out past Winter Intensive highlights on Instagram via our OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #LACDCwinter

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These are the COVID Compliance Measures in association with the venue Stomping Ground L.A.

• NO VAX CHECKS
• MASKS OPTIONAL FOR ALL ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES
• BEVERAGES ALLOWED INSIDE THE SPACES - NO FOOD INSIDE THE VENUE

After submitting payment, be sure to complete your registration by filling out the online registration form.  Please note that we must receive payment first before filling out the form.  

Class schedule and further details will be sent in December.  Please note that the faculty roster is subject to change. Notify us immediately if your contact information changes.

$100 of the registration fee is non-refundable.  If a student must cancel their registration due to a conflict or not attend the program due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness or injury, LACDC must be given written notice by email to [email protected].

Cancellations or withdrawals from the program made by December 13, 2024 will be fully refunded minus the $100 non-refundable deposit.  Only 50% of payment will be refunded after December 13, 2024.  After December 30, 2024, there will be NO refunds. There will be no exceptions made to this policy in the event of a cancellation or unforeseen circumstance.

While our intensive is designed for advanced dancers and follows a fast-paced curriculum, we choose not to hold auditions in order to provide more access points to high-level training.  By not requiring auditions, we make high-level training more accessible to a broader range of dancers, regardless of their previous experience or background.

We want to invest in every dancer's potential, rather than limiting our program to a select few.  We believe in offering opportunities to dancers who are passionate about advancing their skills, regardless of whether they fit a particular "audition profile."  

Our goal is to help each individual thrive.  We focus on fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment, where dancers can feel confident to grow.

We respect the privacy and sanctity of studying together in a class environment. Therefore, we will not be allowing anyone to observe class.

We have had students from around the world come and train with us.  Past countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, China, Canada, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, & Turkey.

Past colleges include:

Ailey/Fordham, AMDA, Arizona State University, Adelphi University, Bard College, Boston Conservatory, Brigham Young University, Cal Arts Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, Carnegie Mellon University, Chapman University, Columbia College Chicago, Cornish College of the Arts, El Camino College, Elon University, Florida Southern College, George Mason University, Howard University, Indiana University, James Madison University, Johnson C. Smith University, London Contemporary Dance School, Long Beach State, Loyola Marymount University, Malone University, Marygrove College, New York University, New Zealand School of Dance, North Carolina School of the Arts, Northern Kentucky University, Oakland University, Ohio University, The Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Point Park University, San Diego State University, Santa Monica College, Sarah Lawrence College, Slippery Rock University, Southeast Missouri State University, Stephen F. Austin University, SUNY Purchase, Temple University, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University, Texas Women’s University, Towson University, Tulane University, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Akron, University of Arizona, University of Auckland, University of the Arts, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Iowa, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of North Texas, University of Oklahoma, University of Oregon, University of the Philippines, University of Rochester, University of South Carolina, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, University of Tennessee, University of Utah, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wyoming, The Urdang Academy London, Virginia Commonwealth University, Wayne State University, West Texas A&M University, Wright State University, Yildiz Technical University.

Past high schools include:

Campbell Hall, Cortines School of Visual & Performing Arts, High School for the Performing & Visual Arts (HSPVA), L.A. County High School for the Arts (LACHSA) and Las Vegas Academy of the Arts

I was really drawn to the versatility and variety within the schedule that offered a wide range of technical classes as well as combinations and rep from well versed and intentional faculty. -SI Student

I thoroughly enjoyed every single teacher and class. There was such an emphasis on education and study, rather than purely performance, and it gave me the space to feel safe to really explore new pathways and experiment alone and with others. -SI Student

I would describe this program as an immersive, relational, intentional, caring, versatile, and explorative opportunity to deepen one's individuality and work within their craft. -SI Student

Thank you to LACDC for giving us such an open space these past few weeks.  It’s been so wonderful being able to explore and go deeper in my passion in such a safe space.  I’m just so grateful that dance gives us a community of people who just get it.  I literally can’t see my life any other way.  — Nicole Flores  

I’ve had such an amazing two weeks at LACDC’s intensive!!  I’ve learned so much about myself and what I need to work on all while meeting the sweetest humans.  We learned so many styles at this intensive, but of course hip hop was my favorite. :)  — Chelsea Raymond

I cannot put into words how thankful I am to have been a part of such a refreshing and fulfilling experience. I’ve met so many wonderful souls I hope to dance with again. — Ally Pawlowski

Absolutely loved this intensive last year! I was travelling from Australia and this experience was priceless! My movement vocabulary and skill evolved from start to finish and all the choreographers were incredibly inspiring. I still utilise the exercises and improv practices to this day ❤️ highly recommend xx -SI Student

The chances of students getting off the waiting list depend on the number of registered students who cancel their participation in the program.  We take people from the waiting list up until the first few days of the Intensive.  We have also been able to pull students from the waiting list every year, so it is beneficial to sign up for the waiting list if you still have a strong interest in training with LACDC.

Contact Community Relations Manager Jessie Lee Thorne - [email protected]