Summer Dance Intensive
July 27 - Aug 1 and Aug 3 - Aug 8, 2025
UW-Stevens Point Campus - NFAC Dance Studios
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Sunday, July 27 - Friday, August 1, 2025 | Ages 13 to 15

​Sunday, August 3 - Friday, August 8, 2025 | Ages 16 - 18​

UW-Stevens Point, Noel Fine Arts Center 

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​Details


2025 Summer Dance Intensive will be feature two age groups in t​wo different weeks. Residential campers will check in on Sunday evening and camp will conclude Friday with an informal performance taking place on Fri​day afternoon.  Family and friends are welcome to attend the performance. Campers will spend the majority of their time in the Noel Fine Arts Center under the direction of UW-Stevens Point Dance Faculty. Additional camp information will be sent out two to three weeks prior to the start of camp.​

Campers will participate in a unique dance experience that will test their limits, improve their skills, and show their talent. Classes will be held in the beautiful Noel Fine Arts Center dance studios. Students will explore and hone new techniques and rehearse for a Friday performance.

Registration Information


2025 Registration Fees: 

Commu​ters (not staying overnight): $450
  • Includes classes, tshirt and lunch only on campus Monday - Friday

Residental Campers - includes class instruction, lodging, and all meals: $675 
  • In CampDoc select the add on for lodging (double dorm room) and all ​meals Sunday - Friday
  • Residential camp check-in is on Sunday afternoon
Optional Add On Fees (need to select these at the time of registration):
  • Request for Single Dorm/No Roommate: add on $100
  • Parking permit for commuters or residential bringing a car: $28
  • Dorm Fridge Rental: add on $50


Register prior to Fe​​bruary 19th to get a $25 Early Bird discount off your total. Use promo code: EARLY25


You must be able to provide the campers emergency contact, health history, current medications (if any), immunizations, insurance, and health care providers at the time of registration. Parents can also select authorizations for the youth.

Ages: 13 - 15                                                                       Ages:​ 16 - 18
Register Online                    Register Online​

2025 Registration is now open,  closes June 1, 2025.​

Scholarships:​

If you are expe​cting a scholarship through your dance studio, school or your community or would like more information about camp scholarships​, please email uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu

Click below for Scholarship forms:

Internal UWSP Scholarship Application​

External Scholarship Submission​​​

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Summer Dance Intensive requires specific forms to be completed and turned in prior to the start of camp. Your registration is not considered complete until all required forms are received by Continuing Education. Visit our Required Camp Forms webpage for copies of the forms and more specific information

Instructor Bios

Michael Estanich, Professor of Dance

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Michael Estanich is a Professor of Dance and Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at UW-Stevens Point. He teaches all levels modern dance, composition, movement analysis, and repertory. He earned his MFA from The Ohio State University and his BFA from Denison University. Michael’s creative work asserts value in a multidisciplinary approach, relying on movement, voice, sculpture, and dramaturgy to create intimate works of human folly. He formed RE|dance group (redancegroup.org) in 2009 with Chicago artist Lucy Vurusic Riner as a means to explore long distance collaboration. RE|dance group has presented work regionally, nationally, and internationally. Michael and Lucy have presented their research on the collaborative creative process at various conferences hosted by the National Dance Educator's Organization. He is the resident choreographer and dance chair at Trollwood Performing Arts School in Moorhead, MN and serves on the Executive Board of the American College Dance Association (ACDA) as Vice President for Policy and Procedure.

Class Schedule (Dorm Check In Sunday)
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​Monday
​Tuesday
​Wednesday
​Thursday
​Friday
​7:30-8:30 a.m.
​Breakfast
​Breakfast
​Breakfast
​Breakfast
​Breakfast
​9:00-10:15 a.m.
​Technique Class # 1
​Technique Class # 1
​Technique Class # 1
​Technique Class # 1
​Technique Class # 1
​10:30-11:45 p.m.
​Technique Class # 2
​Technique Class # 2
​Technique Class # 2
​Technique Class # 2
​Technique Class # 2
​11:45-12:45 p.m.
​Lunch
​Lunch
​Lunch
​Lunch
​Lunch
​1:00-2:00 p.m.
Special Dance Topics
​Special Dance Topics
Special Dance Topics
​Special Dance Topics
​Special Dance Topics
2:15 - ​4:00 p.m.
​Creative Practice / Repertory Rehearsal
​Creative Practice / Repertory Rehearsal
​Creative Practice / Repertory Rehearsal
​Creative Practice / Repertory Rehearsal​
​Showing
​5:00-6:00 p.m.
​Dinner
​Dinner
​Dinner
​Dinner
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear?

Students should wear dance attire and dress in layers. Tights and leotard are recommended for ballet class. For other technique classes and creative process, any form fitting clothes encouraging movement is acceptable. Example: yoga pants, leggings, bike shorts, joggers, sweatpants, tank tops, sports tops or long sleeve shirts.

What should I bring?

Water bottle, notebook/journal for taking notes in class and at rehearsal, and a light snac​​​k for breaks.

Ballet slippers, Jazz shoes, hip hop shoes, socks you like to dance in. If you would like, any foot spray or ice packs that you typically need.

More FAQs here.

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Contact Information

For program questions, information, or if you need help with CampDoc registration, please email uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu​​​​​​

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Cancellation Policy 


We will follow the UWSP Camp cancellation policy.  Camp insurance may be purchased through CampDoc. No refunds will be given for a student who leaves camp early for any reason.

Send written requests for cancellations, minus credit card fees, to uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu.

If cancellation occurs 37 or more days from your registered camp start date, 100% of your registration costs will be refunded.

If cancellation occurs from 14-36 days from your registered camp start date, 50% of your registration costs will be refunded.

​​Summer Dance Intensive Camp reserves the right to send home, without refund, any camper who fails to behave in an appropriate manner or breaks any local/state/federal laws or camp regulations. ​

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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least three weeks in advance. 
Please contact Continuing Education at 715-346-3838 or uwspce-youth@uwsp.edu.