ML YOUTH EVENTS

PErformance Intensive

DECEMBER 12TH & 13TH, 2026

Train. Rehearse. Perform.

Ages: 10–15
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
9-Week Training/Rehearsal + 3 Performances

This time, we’re expanding the Intensive to help dancers train beyond choreography through a 9-week training/rehearsal experience, including special training sessions with additional faculty.


K-POP

Choreographer: Dina Desimone

Intensive Goal
Strengthen foundations, develop body control, and learn how to turn choreography into performance.

Tryout Classes
Sat. 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Sept. 19 & 26


Training/Rehearsals

Sat. 12:30–1:45 PM

Special Training Sessions
Oct. 3 — Foundations with Alayna Pipkins
Oct. 24 — Foundations + Performance Training with Brandi Chun

Rehearsals
Oct. 10, 17, 31 • Nov. 7, 14, 21 • Dec. 5
No training/rehearsal Thanksgiving weekend


HIP HOP

Choreographer: Lie Burgess

Intensive Goal
Strengthen Hip Hop foundations, develop groove, and learn how to dance bigger with confidence and intention.

Tryout Classes
Sun. 12:15–1:30 PM
Sept. 20 & 27

Training/Rehearsals

Sun. 12:15–1:30 PM

Special Training Sessions
Oct. 4 — Foundations + Floorwork with Randi Freitas
Oct. 11 — Foundations with Beasty

Rehearsals
Oct. 18, 25 • Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 • Dec. 6
No training/rehearsal Thanksgiving weekend


Sat. Dec. 12 — Tech Rehearsal + Show 1
Sun. Dec. 13 — Shows 2 + 3

  • All participating dancers must be available for performance weekend.

  • Missing a rehearsal may affect their placement in the piece.

PERFORMANCE DATES


  • 1 Intensive: $105/month × 3 ($315 total)

  • 2 Intensives: $170/month × 3 ($510 total)


Includes:

  • 9 training/rehearsals

  • Tech rehearsal

  • 3 performances

  • 3 tickets total per dancer — 1 for each performance

Costumes are not included.

No refunds or credits. Registration is final.

RATES


1. Submit the Interest Form

2. Attend a Tryout Class
Book at least one Tryout Class for each Intensive your dancer would like to be considered for. Tryout Classes are regular mL Youth open classes.

3. Participation Status + Registration
You will receive an email with your participation status on Sept. 27.

Ready to get started? Complete the Interest Form!

HOW TO JOIN