About PDI

Pre-Professional Dance Intensive
July 3–16, 2022 | Ages 13–17

PDI offers two weeks of intense dancing and community-building that develops your leadership skills and artistic voice.

Develop your technique, artistry, and confidence in 20+ classes per week with nationally-recognized faculty
Study a range of dance including African dance forms, ballet, composition, dance film, hip-hop, modern, and repertory
Perform for friends, family, and the ADF community on the last day of the intensive

Build relationships while having the freedom to train, grow, and create independently
Delve into the creative process in repertory classes and develop your artistic voice in collaborative dance film classes
Attend performances from an international roster of dance companies
Discuss performances and what matters to you as an artist with your teachers and fellow dancers

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“Being here at PDI helped me grow my confidence in myself and my artistic voice.”

2019 PDI student

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“This experience made me see that it is not just about the dancing but is about connecting with the people around you.”

2019 PDI student

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“ADF is a place where young dancers can explore dance and themselves in a community setting which allows them to grow with confidence.”

Mary Cassidy
2019 PDI parent

Tuition Scholarship or Matching Scholarship.
Over 60% of students receive some kind of financial support from ADF. Awards range $200–$2,275.

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