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2026 Summer Workshops

Our summer intensives are designed to provide dancers with intentional, focused training that builds technical strength, versatility, and confidence. These sessions are ideal for competitive dancers looking to stay sharp between seasons, prepare for upcoming auditions, or refine specific skills outside of their regular class routines. At Phoenix Dance Company, we welcome all dancers, whether you're a current student or training at another studio. Our inclusive environment is centered around growth, professionalism, and a shared love of dance.

Tumbling Clinics

Back Handspring Workshop 
(5:30pm-7:00pm)
July 10, August 21

Dancers will work on foundational drills and essential progressions to build strength and learn the proper techniques in order to help you master this skill!

 

Recommended For: Dancers with a strong bridge kickover and handstand, or those with prior tumbling experience looking to add a back handspring to their repertoire

Front & Back Walkover Workshop 
(5:30pm-7:00pm)
August 7

Dancers will explore the use of control, core and shoulder strength, and safe transitions through the handstand-to-bridge progressions and kickover progressions. 

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Recommended For: Dancers with a strong bridge and handstand, or those looking to refine their ability.

Aerial Workshop 
(5:30pm-7:00pm)
July 31

Dancers will focus on coordination, power and explosiveness in their tumbling, as well as essential technique to learn or refine their aerials or back tucks.

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Recommended For: Intermediate to advanced dancers with a strong acro foundation (e.g., solid cartwheel and round-off) who are ready to train aerials safely and effectively.

Technique Workshops

Turns Clinic 
(5:00-8:00pm)
July 17

Beginner:

5:00 - 6:00 PM

  • Spotting & balance

  • Passe & releve strength

  • Single pirouettes

  • Beginner double turns

  • Chaine & pique turns

  • Across the floor progressions

  • Conditioning for turns

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Prerequisite:  No prior turn experience required.

Intermediate:

6:00 - 7:00 PM

  • Clean double pirouettes

  • Pirouette combinations

  • Second position turns

  • Pique & jazz turn combinations

  • Spotting & momentum control

  • Across the floor progressions

  • Strengthening

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Prerequisite:  Clean single pirouette, and consistently working on doubles.

Advanced:

7:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Multiple pirouettes

  • A la seconde turns

  • Fouette turn fundamentals

  • Advanced turn combinations

  • Leg hold & turnout strength

  • Turning stamina & control

  • Performance quality

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Prerequisite:  Strong double pirouettes, and prior advanced turn experience. 

Jumps & Leaps Clinic 
(5:00-8:00pm)
August 14

Beginner:

5:00 - 6:00 PM

  • Proper jump technique

  • Toe pointe & coordination

  • Beginner leap progressions

  • Split leap preparation

  • Flexibility & stretch work

  • Traveling progressions

  • Safe landing technique

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Prerequisite:  No prior jump or leap experience required.

Intermediate:

6:00 - 7:00 PM

  • Split leaps

  • Grand jete technique

  • Switch leap fundamentals

  • Jump combinations

  • Flexibility training

  • Across the floor progressions

  • Strengthening exercises

  • Takeoff & landing mechanisms

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Prerequisite:  Basic leap technique and comfortable with split leaps.

Advanced:

7:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Advanced leap combinations

  • Switch leaps & switch tilts

  • Calypsos

  • Turning jumps

  • Advanced flexibility & oversplits

  • Strength & endurance

  • Dynamic across the floor

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Prerequisite:  Strong split leaps, flexibility, and prior advanced leap experience. 

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