Summer Intensive Dance Program for Ages 12 and Up

(BQCSD Level 5 - Younger Students will be considered by invite only)

The BQCSD Summer Intensive offers expert guidance in technique, alignment, and performance skills while introducing students to dance disciplines that may not be available during the school year. Designed to accommodate a range of skill levels, the program ensures each dancer receives instruction tailored to their experience and abilities. Participants benefit from personalized instruction from experienced faculty who are committed to nurturing individual strengths, addressing areas for growth, and creating a fun, supportive environment where dancers build confidence—and lifelong friendships.

Tuition for 3 weeks $800

Tuition for 2 weeks $650

M-TH 8:30am-2:00pm

 Doors open at 8:15am

Bring a reusable water bottle and your lunch every day. We have a no waste policy so please take everything with you that you bring each day.

Needed: Ballet Shoes, Ballet Skirt, Character shoes, Character skirt or ballet skirt, Tap shoes, jazz shoes, Yoga Mat, resistance band, foam roller,

fascia release ball/tennis ball 

Week One: June 15, 16, 17, 18

8:30-9:15 Yoga- Naomi Warren

9:30-11:15 Ballet- Marcus Pei

11:30-12:00 Pointe Class- Emily Kate Long

11:30-12:00 Pre Pointe Class- Courtney Lyon

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-2:00 Mon/Wed Character- Emily Kate Long, Tues/Thurs Choreography- Courtney Lyon

Week Two: June 22, 23, 24, 25

8:30-9:15 Body Conditioning- Naomi Warren

9:30-11:00 Ballet- Catherine Smith

11:15-12:00 Pointe Class- Catherine Smith

11:15-12:00 Pre Pointe Class- Courtney Lyon

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-2:00 Modern- Marcus Pei

Week Three: June 29, 30, July 1, 2

8:30-9:15 Recovery and Release- Courtney Lyon

9:30-10:45 Ballet- Caroline Cady

11:00-12:00 Tap- Caroline Cady

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-2:00 Mon/Wed Jazz, Tues/Thurs Hip Hop- Caroline Cady

Meet our 2026 BQCSD Summer Intensive Faculty:

Caroline Cady - Professional dancer, Ballet Hartford, BCQ School of Dance Alum

Emily Kate Long - Artistic Associate, Ballet Quad Cities

Courtney Lyon - Artistic Director, Ballet Quad Cities

Catherine Smith - Certified teacher and coach, Cecchetti Method, The Performing Arts Center

Marcus Pei - Professional dancer, Ballet Quad Cities

Naomi Warren - 500-hour registered yoga instructor, pursuing a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic