Intensives
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2025 Summer Intensives have wrapped! Dates for 2026 intensives are available below. Pre-registration opens in February 2026 and regular registration opens in April.
2026 Winter Intensives
January Choreography Intensive
Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, from 1-5pm
For dancers ages 12-18 who were enrolled in at least one class at Berkshire Pulse this past year
This two-day immersive experience will connect Berkshire Pulse’s Young Choreographers Program with art created by The Muse. Choreographers will experience a guided tour of selected works by Muse artists. Drawing on the elements of visual art, the choreographers will apply this inspiration to their process of dance-making. Working in small groups or as soloists, they will create work-in-process pieces to be shared at a culminating informal sharing.
Learn more and register here.
Cost: $65 + $10 Registration fee
February Choreography Workshop
Saturday, February 28 from 12:15-1:45pm
For ages 13 to adult
3rd Gen Workshop: From Story to Stage
Join choreographer Shany Dagan and artists from the production of 3rd Gen – for a creative dance workshop exploring the power of storytelling through movement.
Inspired by real stories of survival and resilience, participants will engage in improvisation and choreography repertoire- to bring personal and collective histories to life.
Students will reflect on their own family stories – choosing a word or phrase to explore through movement – and learn two original phrases from the 3rd Gen Project show repertoire.
Accompanied live by composer Luke Wygodny, this experience offers participants a window into the company’s creative rehearsal process.
Learn more and register here.
Cost: $20 or use class pass (included in cost of Jazz 3-4)
Thank you for joining us for our Summer 2025 Intensives!
2026 Summer Intensives
Dance Discovery (Ages 8-13)
July 6-10 | Ages 8 to 13, half-day option for ages 8-9 (mornings only)
Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm; 9am-12pm half day
An exciting journey into the engaging and rewarding world of dance, this week-long program provides an introduction to dance forms including ballet, modern, African, and more. Dancers will also have a chance to practice dance-making of their own!
Cost: $460 for full day / $285 for half day
Dance Adventure (Ages 4-7)
July 13-17 | Ages 4-7, half day
Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm
This program for our youngest dancers invites them on an expedition into the exciting, engaging, and rewarding world of dance. Classes will include creative dance, storytelling, drumming, and more!
Cost: $310
Hip Hop and Street Style (Ages 10-adult)
July 20-24 | All levels, ages 10 to adult
Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm
In this week-long program, dancers will learn foundational movements and techniques of hip-hop and street style dance, alongside discussions about the cultural meaning and significance of these dance forms. The program will create an encouraging space to try out what you learn and most importantly show off your unique style and personality while freestyling in daily cyphers.
Cost: $460
Musical Theater (Ages 10+)
July 27-August 1 (six days) | All levels, ages 10+
Monday to Saturday, 9am-3pm
This week-long program gives students the opportunity to jump right into the world of musical theater with classes in broadway jazz, voice, acting, and improvisation. Students will learn healthy warm-up practices for the voice and body, and work on character development, expression, participating in an ensemble, and more. The program directors will work with students to produce an informal performance for the final day of the program.
Cost: $560
Young Dancers and Choreographers Intensive (Ages 11+)
August 3-7 and August 10-14
Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
This intensive is for dancers with at least two years of dance experience.
Week 1: Monday to Friday
This week will focus on interdisciplinary dance technique, including classes in ballet, modern, Simonson Jazz, African, Salsa and Flamenco.
Week 2: Monday to Friday
This week will focus on contemporary forms, dance-making, dance filmmaking, improvisation, and partnering.
$460 for one week / $910 for two weeks