Thank you all for making this year's Summer Intensive a success! We hope you enjoyed your time with us and danced your heart out!
We hope to see you all again next year!
Junior Intensive
July 3-7, 2023
It’s a special day when you are old enough to walk through the doors of HDC and immerse yourself in the environment that is the centre for dance lovers of all ages, levels, and professional pursuits.
The Junior HDC Summer Intensive is designed to celebrate a young dancer’s commitment and dedication to dance. This enriching week offers teenage dancer’s the opportunity to train in the heart of Vancouver and immerse themselves in new classes, new styles, and new faculty!
Whether they choose Stretch & Strength, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, or Theatre Dance, this is their chance to challenge themselves, grow as a dancer, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Adult Intensive
July 3 - 7 and/or July 10 – 14, 2023
This Summer Intensive is designed for the dancer who has already honed their craft and is looking to take their skills to the next level. With a requirement of 5+ years of technical training, our classes are tailored to challenge and inspire experienced dancers who are eager to elevate their athleticism and artistry.
Faculty
From the steep flights of stairs to the brick wall and arched windows, Harbour Dance Centre has been a community hub since 1985. This summer, we are bringing together renowned faculty members like:

- Liz Tookey
- Contemporary Jazz

- Julio Fuentes
- Theatre Dance, Turns & Jumps and Jazz Funk

- Roberta Bierman
- Hip Hop
Information
Junior Week
- Ages 12-16
- The Intensive runs for 1 week July 3 - 7
- Each course runs for one week: 5 classes - Monday to Friday.
- Intermediate level (Minimum 4-5 years of dance experience)
- Must register for a minimum 2 classes per day, up to 4 classes per day.
- Classes can be viewed and filmed on the Friday of each week (Times TBA)
Adult Week(s)
- Ages 14 and up
- The Intensive runs for 2 individual weeks from July 3-14.
- Each course runs for one week: 5 classes - Monday to Friday.
- Intermediate/Advanced level (For experienced dancers)
- Must register for a minimum of 2 classes per day, up to 4 classes per day.
- Classes can be viewed and filmed on the Friday of each week (Times TBA)
Rates + GST
- 1 hour classes:
- $95 a week (+GST) - 1 class per day for 5 days
- 1.25 hour classes (Junior):
- $105 a week (+GST) - 1 class per day for 5 days
- 1.5 hour classes (Ballet & Contemporary Jazz):
- $115 a week (+GST) - 1 class per day for 5 days
How to register
Registration
1. Select View Schedule below
- 2. Select Sign up on the course you wish to register for.
- 3. Select Sign Up Now!
- 4. Log in or create an account
- 5. Select Enroll
- 7. If you wish to register for another course continue to step 8. Otherwise select Check Out to place your order.
- 8. In your shopping cart select Continue Shopping
- 9. Select Sign up on the course you wish to register for.
- 10. Repeat steps 3-7
Paying with e-Transfer
- If you wish to register and pay for classes through e-Transfer, please email us at info@harbourdance.com
- E-Transfer payments can be made to info@harbourdance.com
Refund policy
- 100% refund within 24 hours of registration by emailing info@harbourdance.com
- 50% refund if requested by June 1, 2023.
- No refunds after June 1, 2023.
- Missed classes due to reasons outside of HDC’s control (ie. vacation, moving, financial, illness, injury, etc.) are not the responsibility of HDC and will not be made up or refunded.
the schedule
Week 1: July 3 - 7 Juniors (ages 12-16)
9:45am - 10:45am
- Stretch & Strength
- Suzanne Ouellette
11:00am - 12:30pm
- Contemporary Jazz
- Sydney Carlson
1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Hip Hop / Adv. Choreo.
- Carlo Atienza
2:15pm - 3:30pm
- Theatre Jazz
- Julio Fuentes
Week 1: July 3 - 7 Adults (ages 14+)
9:45am - 10:45am
- Stretch & Strength
- Suzanne Ouellette
9:30am - 11:00am
- Ballet
- Crystal Costa

11:15am - 12:45pm
- Contemporary Jazz
- Liz Tookey
1:15pm - 2:15pm
- Tech (Turns & Jumps)
- Julio Fuentes
2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Adv. Choreo.
- Carlo Atienza
Week 2: July 10 - 14 Adults (ages 14+)
9:45am - 10:45am
- Stretch & Strength
- Suzanne Ouellette
9:30am - 11:00am
- Ballet
- Patrick Howell
11:15am - 12:45pm
- Contemporary Jazz
- Nadia White
1:15pm - 2:15pm
- Jazz Funk
- Julio Fuentes
2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Hip Hop & other styles
- Fran Parma, Elwin Alpuerto, Roberta Bierman, Jay Musodi, and Chris Bonus