The Best Summer Dance Intensives 2025

Looking for a summer dance course that will improve your training and enhance your dance technique? Whether you’re a young dancer preparing for vocational school or a professional dancer looking for new dance inspiration, a summer dance camp is a great way to improve your dance technique and experience. The UK offers a wide range of summer dance intensives, from week long summer dance courses to intense summer dance camps, there is something for every dancer this summer. In this blog we will go through some of the best summer dance schools across the UK offering high quality dance classes.

Why join a summer dance course?

There are many positives about going to a summer dance camp, enrolling in a summer dance course allows you to: 

• Train with leading professionals
• Deepen your technique and artistry
• Explore new styles
• Meet like-minded dancers
• Gain insight into vocational or professional dance life

We are lucky to have so many great summer dance courses in the UK. It's a great opportunity to experience the joy of dance classes and elevate your dance training. So pick up your pointe shoes, pack your favourite dance leotard and get ready for a summer of dance!

The Royal Ballet School Summer Intensive (London & White Lodge)

The Royal Ballet School is one of the most prestigious summer dance schools offering intense training for dancers aged 10-19. The course includes ballet, repertoire, pointe, contemporary, and more. Entry is by audition only, and competition is fierce.

Location: London & Richmond

Dates: July–August 2025

Ideal For: Pre-professional and aspiring professional dancers

Rambert School Summer Courses (London)

If you are looking for a slightly less classical summer dance course, Rambert's summer dance school is known for its high energy mix of contemporary dance technique, improvisation , choreography and ballet.  Students train with professional artists and experience life at a top conservatoire.

Location: London

Dates: July 2025

Ideal For: Dancers aged 14+ with prior training

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts (Hertfordshire)

Tring Park’s summer dance courses are perfect for the all rounder, offering a mixture of classes in ballet, jazz, musical theatre, and commercial. Ideal for the young dancer looking for a balance of high level training and creative exploration. A great summer dance camp for dancers who want a fun immersive dance experience. 

Location: Hertfordshire

Dates: Multiple one-week courses in July and August 2025

Ideal For: Ages 8–18

Northern Ballet Summer Intensives (Leeds)

If you are based in the north of England then the Northern Ballet is a great option for you. The Northern Ballet’s summer programme is a mixture of classical ballet and storytelling. Courses are available for both junior and senior levels and offer insight into professional company life.

Location: Leeds
Dates: July 2025
Ideal For: Ages 9–18

Pineapple Summer Dance Camps (London)

The Pineapple summer dance course is a vibrant summer dance camp packed with street dance, hip hop, jazz funk, and many more. Their summer dance courses are great for building confidence, performance skills and trying something new. 

Location: Covent Garden, London
Dates: Weekly camps throughout summer 2025
Ideal For: Ages 7–17, all levels

Ballet Boost Summer Intensive (London & Manchester)

Ballet Boost’s summer dance intensives 2025 are perfect for dancers who want to focus on their technical training with highly skilled industry professionals. The summer dance course includes ballet, ballet repertoire and audition experience. 

Locations: London & Manchester
Dates: July & August 2025
Ideal For: Intermediate to advanced dancers

So there you have it here are the best dance summer dance intensives for you to enjoy and pick up new skills over the holidays. Not sure what to pack? Check out our Our Summer Dance Intensive Packing List blog! 

Happy Dancing!

The Move Dance Team