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Flowers of The Field
 
 
Summer Dance Intensive 2026

Please read through all the information below,  at the bottom of the page

you may begin the application process. 

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Student Track- Beginner and Intermediate:

The Student Track is for the beginner and intermediate students who have a passion for dance and are excited to familiarize themselves with the various genres in the dance world while rigorously advancing in ballet technique. Dancers will be encouraged to refine their ballet skills and explore new styles and areas of dance, including sessions to learn choreography designed by our faculty. 


Auditioning for Student Track:
Ages 12 and up may apply for this track. Students must complete all the application requirements including the application form and an arabesque. Applicants will be notified of their applications acceptance within 3 weeks of submission. Scholarships are available, based on financial need. Please contact the office at  studentaccounts@dramatictruth.org for more information.

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1st Arabesque Image and Headshot:
All Dancers must submit a clear, unobstructed first arabesque (profile) en pointe for ladies, on flat for beginners not yet on pointe, or on demi-pointe for men. Please wear only a leotard and tights for the photo. Applications will not be processed without the required photo being received. If  you are accepted, you will also be required to include 2 physical copies of your a recent headshot with your final application.


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Summer Dance Intensive Details

Pricing:

A.Paid Before April 1st:

 

B.Paid April 1st - May 31st:

 

C. Paid After May 31st: 

Tuition

A. $400 – 1 week

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B. $450 - 1 week

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C. $500 - 1 week

Housing

A. 1 week - $500 

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B. 1 week - $550

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C. 1 week - $650

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A. $800 – 2 weeks

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B. $850 - 2 weeks

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C. $950 - 2 weeks

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A. 2 weeks - $1,000

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B. 2 weeks - $1,100

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C.2 weeks - $1,300

*Additional Charges for Transportation if Needed. See Below.

Classes:

Classes for all tracks and levels include Ballet, Pointe (on flat for young dancers as needed), and can include Variations, Repertoire, Contemporary and Modern.  

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This two-week intensive provides dancers with a unique experience, to learn alongside other dancers who are serious about pursuing excellence as well as finding God’s purpose for their dancing. Our intensive is a time of intense daily physical training with evenings full of worship and seeking the Lord in an environment targeted toward releasing your gifts.

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Application Fee:

Please submit the application fee, non-refundable, when submitting your application. Upon acceptance  75% of the application fee will be applied toward your tuition balance. You will be notified within 3 weeks regarding acceptance into the program. 

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Scholarships:

If you interested in apply for scholarships for the summer intensive, please email connect@dramatictruth.org

to request an application. 

 

Out of Town Applicants:

Applicants arriving from out of town should plan on arriving Saturday, July 11th, preferably between 10am and 4pm. Dancers are required to keep administration up to date on travel plans and changes.

 

Housing:

Visiting SDI Dancers from out of town have the option to stay with Dramatic Truth families in single and double occupancy rooms as available, on a first come, first served basis. Families provide housing, daily transportation to and from the school, 3 meals per day, laundry facilities, and inclusion in weekend and evening family activities as desired. Students who arrive before Saturday, July 11th or leaving after Saturday of their final week will be charged an extra $50 per day for additional housing. Students enrolling after May 31st are not eligible for housing.

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Dancers arriving from the airport will be taken directly to their housing families to get settled. Dancers who drive into Kansas City but require housing should arrive after 2pm on Saturday. Housing families will meet with the Director and the Host Families via Zoom in May in order to arrange itineraries and get to know each other. Both Housing dancers and Host Families are required to adhere to the Housing Agreement at all times. 

 

Housing Pricing: 

1 week - $500(Saturday July 12th - Saturday July 17th)
2 weeks - $1,000 (Saturday July 12th - Saturday July 24th)
* Prices given here assume payment by March 31st. For full price schedule see above.


 

Airport Transportation:

Visiting SDI Dancers flying into Kansas City may sign up to be shuttled to and from the airport. 

Pricing: $40 each way. Students who arrive or leave on a day other than Saturday will be charged an additional $25 per trip. 

 

Enrollment & Fee Payments:

Once a dancer is accepted into the DT SDI, the dancer will create an account in our online portal and enroll in a 1 or 2 week session (regardless of level). Dancers will also add Housing and Transportation options as needed. All payments except for the initial application fee for tuition and housing will be made on the portal, and dancers will receive an email receipt with each payment made. Complete payment of all fees is required by May 31st. Applicants who apply after May 31st are subject to an additional late fee of $100 (not credited to tuition), and all tuition fees are due immediately upon enrollment. See page 3 for full tuition and housing fee schedule. A 3% fee is added to credit and debit card payments on the portal. There is no additional fee for ACH (checking account) payments. 

 

Beginning the Intensive, Sunday, July 13th:

All dancers are required to attend the orientation at 4pm on Sunday, July 12th, followed by placement classes for ballet and modern at 4:30pm.

 

SDI Showcase:
Dancers in the 2-week session will have the opportunity to dance in a showcase on Friday, July 

24th, of the choreography learned during the intensive. There is no fee to attend the SDI Showcase in-person. 

 

Refunds: for Injury, Illness, Cancellation, and Behavior Issues

Dramatic Truth SDI reserves the right to send a dancer home at his/her own expense due to injury, illness, behavior not in keeping with Christian principles, or a change in the dancer’s desire or ability to fully participate in the SDI. No refunds will be issued for illness, injury, or behavior, and no refunds will be issued for cancellations made after June 1st. A 50% refund will be given for enrollees who cancel before June 1st.

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