TMP Summer Intensive 2026
July 27th - August 1st, 2026
The Movement Project’s annual pre-professional Summer Intensive is a one-week program for dancers ages 12–18 who are serious about deepening their technical, creative, and performance practice. Participants engage in a rigorous daily schedule of professional training, creative exploration, and rehearsals led by TMP’s artistic directors, company members, and distinguished guest artists. The program includes modern and contemporary technique, ballet, improvisation, composition, House, injury prevention, and somatic practices, alongside career-focused courses such as résumé building, dance on film, and marketing. As part of the program, each artist receives professional dance action photos for their portfolio.
TMP’s 2026 Summer Intensive will be held at The University of Akron and will culminate in a performance alongside The Movement Project in our annual SummerWorks concert, presented on the final day of the intensive at Sandefur Theatre.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Dates: July 27th - August 1st, 2026
Time: Monday - Saturday (specific times TBD - typically between 9:00 am-4:30 pm)
Location: The University of Akron, Guzzetta Hall, 228 E. Buchtel Ave, Akron Ohio.
Tuition Includes: one week of classes (40+ hours of instruction), digital access to the SummerWorks 2026 performance and dance photos, plus a TMP Summer Intensive shirt and welcome bag.
Tuition Fee:
Returning Students & CDF 2025 Participants
Discounted Tuition $375
Pay in Full by March 2nd or…
Payment #1 due March 2nd, Payment #2 due April 2nd
New Student
Early Bird Tuition $385
Pay in Full by April 2nd
Payment #1 due April 2nd, Payment #2 Due May 2nd
Full Tuition $425
Pay in Full by May 2nd
*Once payments are made, no refunds or exchanges are available regardless of participation in program.
WHAT’S NEXT? HOW DO I APPLY?
If you are a pre-professional student (12-18 yrs old) you must submit an application for level placement by selecting 1 of the 2 options below.
Application Options & Deadlines
ONLINE SUBMISSION (New Dancers): Submit an online submission form & video application by March 18th, 2026.
RETURNING DANCERS & CDF 2025 PARTICIPANTS: If you have attended TMP’s Summer Intensive or participated in CDF 2025, you do not need to submit an application or video. An offer email has been sent to your email, please followup to this email to secure your position at this years intensive. If you have any questions you can reach out to Liz at liz@themovementproject.org.
Online Submission (New Dancers) - Option 1
Due March 18th, 2026
Step 1: Complete Form
Step 2: Video Submission
Film the following exercises. This can be done from your home using a smart phone! Keep it simple!
Basic tendu combination in center
show the exercise in parallel and rotation (turn-out)
Improvisation across the floor or in place
Short modern or contemporary phrase (1-3 sets of 8 counts)
This could be something you have learned in class or something you have prepared yourself. This can be a ballet/jazz or modern/contemporary phrase.
Step 3: Final Step! Submit Your Video!
To submit your video, email to Liz at liz@themovementproject.org
If your file is too large to send via email, follow the steps on https://wetransfer.com
Questions?
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Liz at Liz@themovementproject.org