Contemporary Dance Intensive: Move, Express, Inspire!

Get ready to level up your dance skills in this electrifying week-long Contemporary Dance Intensive designed for dancers ages 13 -18! Immerse yourself in high-energy Hip Hop, expressive Lyrical, dynamic Contemporary, and the hottest Popular Trends in dance today.

This intensive will challenge dancers to refine their technique, expand their artistry, and build confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment. Each day will push boundaries with cutting-edge choreography, improvisation exercises, and performance techniques that reflect the evolution of contemporary dance.

Whether you're looking to enhance your versatility, strengthen your storytelling, or just dance your heart out, this is the ultimate summer experience for passionate movers.

Join us for an unforgettable week of rhythm, creativity, and self-expression—because the world is your stage!

Leave it on the dance floor!

Great for new, entry-level, AND returning students.
No experience is necessary. All are welcome!

How Far Will You Go?

Set sail on a theatrical adventure this summer with SLT’s Summer Stages Workshop, inspired by the spirit and heart of Moana! Young performers will discover their inner storytellers through acting games, improvisation, scene work, and musical theatre song & dance, all while building confidence and having an ocean of fun!

Students who love visual art will also enjoy crafting island-themed projects. On the last day, families and friends are invited to a free informal showcase, where our young voyagers will bring their journey to life on stage!

Join us for a week of music, movement, and storytelling—because at Summer Stages, the stage is calling, and you must go!

PERFORMANCES: Friday, August 15 at 11:00 AM (Ages 4-5); 1:30 PM (Last Names A-H); 2:45 PM (Last Names J-R); and 4:00 PM (Last Names S-Z)

Ages 4-5, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM; $145
Ages 6-18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; $225

Middle School students are invited to workshop their audition selections prior to auditions for Springfield Little Theatre’s youth performance troupes! In addition to helping them feel more confident, audition workshops are beneficial in assisting students in working through their nerves, connecting more fully to their material, and preparing smart cuts.

Auditions for Middle School Thespians 2025 will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at The Judy!

Elementary Schools students are invited to learn the audition dance combination and workshop their vocal selection prior to auditions for Springfield Little Theatre’s youth performance troupes! In addition to helping them feel more confident with their movement, audition workshops are beneficial in assisting students in working through their nerves, connecting more fully to their material, and preparing smart cuts.

Auditions for Elementary School Musical Theatre Troupe 2025 will be held on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at The Judy!

Get a jump-start on the competition by attending an audition workshop!

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's Education Series production of GOOSEBUMPS* will be offered Sunday, August 24th, 2025, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PM at The Judy.

Everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to make your very best impression!

Participants will be taught a short movement combination, a portion of a song from the show, and a short line reading, all of which will be used in placement auditions. 

Placement Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 - 7pm - 9pm

*pending license agreement

Get a jump-start on the competition by attending audition workshops!

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of FROZEN will be offered Sunday, September 7th for ages 8-13 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression!

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, we can help you accomplish that at the workshop! A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.

Get a jump-start on the competition by attending audition workshops!

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of FROZEN will be offered Monday, September 8th for Ages 14 to Adult from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression!

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, we can help you accomplish that at the workshop! A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.

Get a jump-start on the competition by attending audition workshops!

An Audition Preparatory Workshop for Springfield Little Theatre's production of FROZEN will be offered Tuesday, September 9th for Ages 14 to Adult from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Judy.

Whether it’s your first audition or your 20th, everyone can benefit from a show’s audition workshop! Learn how to choose the material that’s best for you, develop your cold reading skills, improve your vocal selections, survive a dance audition, and make your very best impression!

Participants are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. If you need help finding a selection that works for you, no worries, we can help you accomplish that at the workshop! A movement combination will also be taught, and participants will have the opportunity to explore cold readings, as well.