TRAIN THE CHADASH WAY
A rare opportunity to experience professional company-level training, where artistry meets the next generation of dancers, all within one immersive week.
Led by Chadash’s professional company artists from across the country, this seven-day intensive brings a nationally recognized level of training into an intimate and focused environment.
Dancers will train across contemporary, modern, improvisation, and movement exploration while engaging in a creative process rooted in artistry, intention, and individuality.
Designed as an intensive for the whole dancer, this experience supports technical development, emotional awareness, artistic voice, and long-term growth.
Designed for dedicated dancers ages 12 and up, this program is best suited for students seeking a serious training experience rooted in artistry, versatility, and long-term development.
Chadash x The Dubé Collective
More than an intensive…
Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement x The Dubé Collective
This intensive reflects a shared commitment to cultivating disciplined, expressive, and versatile artists.
Together, Chadash and The Dubé Collective bring a unified vision of training that bridges pre-professional development with collegiate and professional pathways.
Known for its strong sense of community, Chadash fosters a family-like environment where dancers feel supported, challenged, and inspired.
Artist Talkback
Engage in guided discussion with Chadash company members and Artistic Director, gaining insight into the professional dance world, creative process, and career pathways.
Community Dinner
Dancers will be invited to a dinner hosted by Chadash, creating space to connect with company members and fellow dancers in a meaningful and welcoming environment.
In-Studio Showcase
The intensive will conclude with a small showcase featuring repertory and creative work developed throughout the week.
Cast Party
Following the performance, dancers will gather for a closing celebration at the studio.
The Chadash Experience
About Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement
Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement is a professional contemporary dance company dedicated to creating meaningful, story-driven work through movement.
Founded by Artistic Director Kelly Archer, Chadash is known for its distinctive approach to training that blends technical precision with emotional depth, encouraging dancers to move with clarity and intention.
The company’s work explores themes of humanity, connection, and storytelling, often integrating elements of theater, improvisation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Chadash’s training philosophy centers on developing the whole artist, cultivating not only strong technical dancers, but thoughtful, expressive individuals with a clear artistic voice.
In addition to her work with Chadash, Kelly Archer is the founder of Colorado Dance Initiative, a pre-professional training program that has guided dancers toward collegiate and professional pathways with a strong record of success.
Through this intensive, dancers will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with Chadash’s company artists and experience this approach firsthand within an immersive and supportive environment.
Training and Class Offerings
Core Daily Training
Ballet
Contemporary
Jazz
Company Repertory
Additional Classes Throughout the Week
Improv
Contemporary Partnering
Contemporary Jazz Fusion
Hip Hop
Acting
Musical Theater
Dance Theater
Modern College Preparation Seminar
Chadash Talkback
Sample Daily Schedule
Class 1: 9:00–10:30 AM
Ballet
Class 2:10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Contemporary
Lunch: 12:00–12:45 PM
Class 3: 12:45–2:15 PM
Jazz
Class 4: 2:15–3:45 PM
Modern
Break: 3:45–4:00 PM
Class 5: 4:00–5:30 PM
Company Repertory
Schedule subject to change.
Train with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement’s professional company members and guest faculty from across the country.
Faculty
Kelly Archer
Founder and Artistic Director of Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement and Colorado Dance Initiative in Broomfield, Colorado.
Holly Dubé
Company Artist with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement. Founder and Artistic Director of The Dubé Collective.
Jason Poullard
Principal Dancer and Master Class Teacher with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement. Faculty for Dance Revolution’s annual teaching convention.
Layla Gallegos
Company Artist with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement. Current student and BFA candidate in Modern Dance at Point Park University.
Simon Zinabu Costello
Company Artist with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement. Former professional dancer with Colorado Ballet and LA Ballet.
Morgan Cargas
Company Artist with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement. Co-owner of The Movement Project in in Lafayette, Colorado.
Additional faculty to be announced…
Tuition
$875
Full Tuition
Full 7-day intensive training (June 22–28), including all classes, repertory, community events, artist talkbacks, and the final in-studio showcase and closing celebration.
$800
Full Tuition - Early Bird Rate
Full participation in the 7-day intensive (June 22–28), including all classes, repertory, community events, artist talkbacks, and the final in-studio showcase and closing celebration.
Rate Available through May 15, 2026.
$775
Dubé Collective Dancers
Full participation in the 7-day intensive (June 22–28), including all classes, repertory, community events, artist talkbacks, and the final in-studio showcase and closing celebration.
$400
3-Day Intensive
Monday–Wednesday (June 22–24)
Includes all scheduled classes and repertory for selected days.
Thursday–Saturday (June 25–27)
Includes all scheduled classes and repertory for selected days.
$150
Daily Rate
Available for the following dates:
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Saturday, June 27
Includes all scheduled classes and repertory for the selected day.
This intensive is designed to provide a conservatory-level experience within an intimate and focused environment.
Designed for dedicated dancers ages 12 and up seeking a pre-professional training experience focused on artistry, versatility, and long-term development.
Join Us This Summer!
Step into a professional process.
Train with intention.
Develop your voice.
A rare opportunity to experience company-level training in an immersive and supportive environment.
June 22–28, 2026
Trumbull, Connecticut
For more information, please visit the Chadash Summer Intensive page:
