SUMMER 2026 ADULT SUMMER INTENSIVE

SUMMER 2026 ADULT DANCE INTENSIVE: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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weeks of jULY 6 - jULY 24

Monday-Friday, 6:00-9:30 pm

Ages 16+

Dance Loft on 14’s Adult Summer Intensive is an exciting opportunity to train with some of DC’s premiere dancers, hone your technique in our flagship studios, and learn exlusive Moveius Company repertoire. You may register weekly or for the full 3 weeks, which offers a discounted price! Intensives are open level, however dance experience is highly recommended. View our FAQ’s at the bottom the page.

What we offer:

  • Learn from renowned DC artists and Moveius Contemporary Ballet dancers

  • Receive intensive training, regardless of your level, and hone your technique

  • Choose between either our Ballet Track or Contemporary Track programs

  • Have the opportunity to explore different dance styles in mini sessions throughout the week

  • Engage with like-minded dancers in the DMV

  • Learn exclusive Moveius Contemporary Ballet company repertoire

Both the Ballet and Contemporary Tracks run on the following schedule:

  • Week of July 6th, Week of July 13th, and Week of July 20th

  • Monday - Friday: 6pm - 9:30pm

Adult Summer Intensive Schedule

Week 1 Schedule | July 6-10 (all schedules subject to change)

Modern Track Curriculum

Classes may include:

  • Beginner, Intermediate, & Open Level Contemporary/Modern Technique

  • Ballet Technique

  • Intro to Modern Partnering & Contact Improvisation

  • Moveius Repertoire

  • Contemporary Choreography

  • Workshops from guest DC dance instructors

  • Drop-In Classes Available!

Ballet Track Curriculum

Classes may include:

  • Beginner & Intermediate Ballet Technique

  • Modern Technique

  • Beginner/Intermediate Pointe/Pre-pointe

  • Classical Ballet Variations

  • Moveius/Classical Repertoire

  • Pas De Deux

  • Workshops with guest DC dance instructors

  • Drop-In Classes Available!

Click here to view your instructors for the Summer!

Week 2 Schedule | July 13-17 (all schedules subject to change)

Week 3 Schedule | July 20-24 (all schedules subject to change)

REGISTER HERE

JULY 6 - JULY 24 | 6 PM - 9:30 PM

FULL SESSION ONLY: Option to pay full price or payment plan (50% upfront, 50% July 6th)
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Still want to participate but don’t want to commit to a full week? We also offer a Day Pass!

Pick and choose different classes throughout the week to fit whatever Summer plans you may have. Each day will offer a different teacher and class combo, making it the most bang for your buck.

Drop-in option available down below

Meet Your Instructors

  • Kevin Malone

    Trainee & Adult Horton Instructor

  • Elaina Conrad

    Adult & Youth Dance Loft Ballet Instructor

  • Liz Watson

    Adult Ballet Instructor

  • Alvaro Palau

    Moveius Associate Artistic Director Trainee & Adult Ballet Instructor

  • Misha Glouchkova

    Programs Associate & Adult Ballet Instructor

    Moveius Contemporary Ballet Company Member

  • Yao Odamtten

    Adult Contemporary Instructor

  • Angel Ramirez

    Youth & Adult Contemporary Instructor

  • Royce Zackery

    Guest Adult Ballet Instructor

  • Emily Hashiguchi

    Guest Adult Ballet Instructor

    Moveius Contemporary Ballet Company Member

  • Coreyonté

    Guest Adult Contemporary Instructor

    Moveius Contemporary Ballet Company Member

  • Adam CHAVIS

    Guest Adult Ballet Instructor

    Moveius Contemporary Ballet Member

SUMMER WORKSHOPS!

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS! *

  • July 6th | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    This beginner workshop will build your bhangra skills & knowledge from the ground up, starting with the cultural background & context of the dance, continuing through with all forms of basic footwork, and ending with participants learning a choreography from start to finish, applying everything learned in the class! 


    All levels are welcome. Just bring comfortable shoes, water, and an open mind!

    Sign up HERE!

    Early bird discount: use code EARLY-SUMMER26 for $5 OFF! *expires July 3

  • July 15th | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    Come jazz-it-up with Maurice Johnson in this Theater Jazz workshop. Energetic, explosive, and all around fun, Maurice brings wonder and whimsy to his class. Get ready to dance the night away and be sure to bring water to stay hydrated!

    All levels are welcome!

    Sign up HERE!

  • July 22nd | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    Afro-Cuban modern dance is a vibrant, hybrid genre that synthesizes the grounded, rhythmic movements of traditional African and Caribbean folk forms along with the Martha Graham technique.

    The technique is characterized by its use of "contraction and release," polyrhythmic isolation, and a deep connection to the earth. It often mirrors the spiritual narratives of the Orisha deities while utilizing the spatial awareness and athletic rigor of contemporary technique.

    All levels welcome!

    Sign up HERE!

  • July 31st | 7 PM - 9 PM

    Celebrate the end of Summer with a Summer Salsa Fusion workshop!

    Take your salsa beyond the basics! In Keelin's Salsa Fusion workshop, we will explore how to incorporate movement and styling inspired by other dance genres into your salsa. Think: Salsa/Reggaeton vibes. Expect a spicy, high-energy class focused on musicality, body movement, creativity, and self-expression while staying grounded in salsa technique.

    Sign up HERE!

DROP-IN FOR A CLASS THIS SUMMER

Frequently Asked Questions

  • While we do encourage participants to have a little bit of experience coming into our Summer Intensive sessions, beginners are more than welcome to attend! Each class will have its difficulty listed next to it, with Open Level meaning all are welcome, to Intermediate, which allows students to understand that the class will be more challenging and fast paced. We encourage all students to come and try out any class that they are interested in!

  • Not sure what to wear? We got you! First, you’ll want to be comfortable and allow your body to have room to move, so try to avoid restrictive clothing with little-to-no stretch. For ballet classes, you may wear a leotard and tights if you’re feeling up to it, or a simple pair of shorts and a tank-top suffice as well. We do encourage our students to wear proper footwear, so ballet shoes are the preferred shoe for Ballet. For contemporary, feel the freedom of the movement and step into whatever makes you comfortable. Socks, Ballet shoes, or bare feet are allowed for this class. For Modern, we primarily teach the Horton technique, which utilizes bare feet and works on clean lines, so we recommend leggings or shorts, and a more form-fitting shirt.

  • We don’t have our own parking lot, so if you are driving, we recommend street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. We are right next to the D50 & D5X bus stop, and a 15 minute walk from the Petworth Metro stop, so we generally encourage public transportation!

Have another question? Email misha@danceloft14.org