ISDI2

About the Program

Ages: 11-13 (Academic Grade 6-8)
Program Dates: July 21-August 2, 2025
Tuition: $1,400 CAD

This inaugural two-week intensive program has been developed to recognize the need for dancers in Grade 6, 7, and 8 to experience a purposefully challenging program. Dancers who show potential to excel in a dense and comprehensive program will be encouraged to elevate their dance practice. The faculty of this program have been invited based on their professional perspective on current methods and choreographies. The intensive is ten full days of movement exploration, dance technologies, repertoire, body conditioning, and improvisation. Dancers are mentored and coached with the express intention of empowering dancers to move through the rigorous years of professional training ahead.

Admission is by audition only. Visit our audition page for more information about our admission process including audition information.

For more information about ISDI2 2025, please contact dance@artsumbrella.com

 

More Information

Admissions
ISDI2 admission is by audition only.

Venue
ISDI2 will be held at Arts Umbrella’s new facility in the bustling arts and culture district on Granville Island. The building is home to six large dance studios and a 132-seat theatre.

Schedule 
The intensive runs Monday-Friday with daily classes including technique and repertoire classes.

Final Showing
There is a showing on the final Friday where participants present what they have been working on during the intensive.

Accommodation
Arts Umbrella does not provide student housing; securing accommodation is the responsibility of the student. Some neighbourhoods to consider due to proximity to Granville Island and/or access to public transit are: Kitsilano, South Granville, Fairview, Arbutus Ridge, Mount Pleasant, Yaletown, Olympic Village, South Main, and Kerrisdale.

Arts Umbrella is proud to have Sandman Hotel Group as our exclusive ISDI2 accommodation partner. For more information about preferred rates and how to book please contact dance@artsumbrella.com