Summer Intensives
An elevated summer camp for the young artist who wants to be challenged, make friends, and have fun.
DANCE
Session 1
Two-week intensives
June 8 - 18
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dance: Grades 7, 8, 9
Grades 7, 8, 9
The Dance Department's Summer Intensive will focus on ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques as well as improvisation and body conditioning. Students will also learn the actual repertoire performed by the Chicago Academy for the Arts student community. Classes will be taught by Academy faculty, master teachers, and current working professionals from companies like Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Giordano Dance Chicago, and Visceral Dance Company.
For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
Beginning Dance
Grades 4, 5, 6
The Dance Department's Summer Intensive will focus on ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques as well as improvisation and body conditioning. Students will also learn the actual repertoire performed by the Chicago Academy for the Arts student community. Classes will be taught by Academy faculty, master teachers, and current working professionals from companies like Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Giordano Dance Chicago, and Visceral Dance Company.
For rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Session 2
One-week intensive
June 22 - 26
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Choreography
Fundamentals of Technique
The Dance Department's Summer Intensive will focus on ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary techniques as well as improvisation and body conditioning. Students will also learn the actual repertoire performed by the Chicago Academy for the Arts student community. Classes will be taught by Academy faculty, master teachers, and current working professionals from companies like Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Giordano Dance Chicago, and Visceral Dance Company.
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
Media Arts
Session 1
Two-week intensives
June 8 - 18
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Animation
Grades 7, 8, 9
Students will create their own animated projects, learn digital art techniques, and study the theory and history behind the art of animation. They will develop an understanding of animation principles, expand their creative and technical skills, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard animation software.
Working alongside The Academy’s animation instructor, and receiving one-on-one feedback, the students will experience a comprehensive introduction to animation and its relevance to the art world today.
For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
Session 2
One-week intensive
June 22 - 26
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Film & Photography:
Grades 7, 8, 9
Fundamentals of Technique
Descripiton TK
For rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Creative Writing
Grades tk
Descripiton TK
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
MUSIC
Session 1
Two-week intensives
June 8 - 18
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Creative Songwriting
Join passionate young musicians to create powerful original music!
Students in the Music Department Summer Program will work collaboratively to create, record, and perform an EP of three original songs in The Academy's professional recording studio. The music created will be powerful and express the emotions and thoughts young people have about topics of their choice.
Each day, students will take classes in songwriting, composition, instrumental/vocal technique, and musicianship.
For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
Session 2
One-week intensive
June 22 - 26
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
TBD
TK
Descripiton TK
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
musical theatre & Theatre
Session 1
Two-week intensive
June 8 - 18
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
History Has Its Eyes On You
A Musical Review
Spend the summer with us as we journey through and explore transformative works in American Theater and Musical Theater! This performance core intensive provides theater/musical theater training, joy and ensemble building for the future artistic leaders of our world (your youth!). The program culminates in a final showcase presented by the full ensemble, taking the audience down memory lane of theater history and allowing us all to imagine what the future can be.
For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
Session 2
One-week intensive
June 22 - 26
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Songs & Scenes
Professional coaching
Recieve professional coaching on your audition material and scene study from our award winning faculty.
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
On Camera Acting
Fundamentals of Technique
Study with department chair Ben Dicke the fundamentals of on camera acting. For serious and aspiring young professional actors.
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
visual arts
Session 1
Two-week intensive
June 8 - 18
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture
Grades 7, 8, 9
Students will work from observation and their imagination, expressing their ideas in both two and three-dimensional forms. Students spend two days and rotate through instruction in painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Special activities will include a museum visit to discuss and emphasize the connections between art history and contemporary art. The week will culminate in a collaborative exhibition of student work in our department’s gallery.
For rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
Session 2
One-week intensive
June 22 - 26
Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Advanced Drawing
Grades 7, 8, 9
Master this artform. Serious students only.
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
Chicago Architecture
Grades 7, 8, 9
Study Chicago architecture with our award winning faculty.
For rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
Life Changing experiences
Students in the Middle School Programs have the unique opportunity to study with working professional faculty who are leaders in their fields.
Our educators include performers from the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, dancers from The Joffrey Ballet, award-winning filmmakers, and more.
With guidance from these accomplished artists, students receive hands-on training that offers a deep, real-world understanding of the arts.
Professional Arts Instructors
In The Academy’s Middle School Programs, students don’t just learn about technique— they apply it.
Whether they are producing an EP in our Music Program or preparing an audition-ready monologue in the Theatre/Musical Theatre Program, application is at the heart of each department’s curriculum.
Hands-on
Art-Making
Community is a key part of The Academy Method.
Through project collaboration and shared experiences, students in the Middle School Programs start building their artistic networks earlier than other young artists— many leaving with lifelong friends.
Peer Collaboration
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS FAQ
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The Saturday Program is for students currently in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade regardless of age.
The Summer Program is for students heading into 7th, 8th, or 9th grade, also regardless of age.
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The Saturday Program is $475 for both sessions or $250 for one session.
The Summer Program is $995.
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Yes. Please email Program Coordinator Sarah Grant to pay your registration fee in installments.