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Summer Intensive 2025
Three weeks of growth:
June 2 – June 6
June 9 – June 13 (includes Christmas Joy casting workshop)
July 28 – August 1
Ages 9-18
Our 11th Annual Summer Intensive will feature inspiring guest faculty, challenging technical classwork, The Five Point Dancer Method, Magnify Dance Ensemble repertoire, choreography, and more. Rigorous classes in an incredibly supportive environment will jumpstart your summer and have a lasting impact on you and your dancing.
Summer Intensive classes include:
- Ballet Technique
- Pointe Work
- Classical Variations
- Repertory
- Contemporary
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
- Five Point Fit Cross Training
- Five Point Dancer Method
Our Summer Intensive offers three separate weeks of unique experiences and is designed for aspiring pre-professional dance students. Learning from our world-class instructors, students will be immersed in classes with a comprehensive curriculum rooted in classical ballet and contemporary dance.
During the intensive, students will obtain supportive and intentional training through the Five Point Dancer Method that will enrich and complement prior dance education and fuel growth for the summer and season to follow. Dancers’ artistry will flourish through exploring Ensemble repertoire to jump-start the coming season.
GUEST FACULTY
Tessa
Barbour
Tessa Barbour, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, trained at Alwin School of the Dance (now Magnify) before studying abroad in Warrington, England on a scholarship awarded to her at the Cecchetti International Competition. She has danced with the New Mexico Ballet, Connecticut Ballet, and San Diego Ballet. Her favorite past performances include Man in Black by James Kudelka and Indigo by Stanton Welch. Since joining Smuin in 2016, Barbour has performed works by Val Caniparoli, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Trey McIntyre, Helen Pickett, and Amy Seiwert. She has taught and choreographed at many local dance studios in the Bay area and in 2023 she became a licensed Massage Therapist specializing in sport and dance wellness. She is excited to be back at her home studio teaching for Magnify’s summer intensive.
Stephanie
Godsend
Stephanie grew up training in the DFW Metroplex until graduating from Allen High School in 2017. She has been fortunate enough to perform in many professional settings including Dallas Summer Musicals, Regenerative Beings, and various guest artist opportunities.
Stephanie has attended many intensive programs including American Ballet Theater, Hubbard Street, San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Julliard, and Jacob’s Pillow. Godsave is a 2017 National YoungArts Foundation winner in Modern/Contemporary dance and a 2017 semi-finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Stephanie graduated in 2021 from Purchase College’s Conservatory of Dance under the direction of Nelly van Bommel. During her time at Purchase, Stephanie was fortunate enough to perform leading roles in many works, some of which include Norbert De La Cruz’s Lunar, Bettijane Sills’s Songbook, and Jerome Robbins Watermill reimagined by Luca Veggetti.
In 2019, Stephanie studied abroad at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts in the contemporary department under the direction of Dam Van Huynh. Stephanie joined Bruce Wood Dance as a company member in 2021. She has performed many works by world-renowned choreographers, some of which include Lar Lubovitch, Yin Yue, Norbert De La Cruz III, Jiri Kylian, & Twyla Tharp.
Julie
Nguyen
Rebecca Krumel Sanchez received an M.F.A. in Dance from Florida State University in 2016 and B.A. in Dance and English from the University of South Carolina in 2012.
She has taught and choreographed in dance schools across the country. From 2016-2021 she served as ballet director at Artistry Dance Alliance in Tallahassee, taught as adjunct faculty at FSU School of Dance, and trainer at GYROTONIC® Tallahassee. In 2021 she moved to Miami where she was a trainer at GYROTONIC® Coral Gables and joined New World School of the Arts as a modern dance faculty. She returned to her position at Artistry Dance Alliance Tallahassee, FL in 2024.
Rebecca was trained in Albuquerque, New Mexico under Karen Alwin. She passed Cecchetti ballet exams through professional, competed in competitions, and spent summers on scholarship at prestigious dance companies. She was a trainee at the Boston Ballet, and later joined Columbia City Ballet in South Carolina and the University of South Carolina Dance Company.
Her performing experience includes classical and neoclassical ballets, works by modern dance pioneers, and contemporary dance artists such as George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, and Ohad Naharin. She choreographed and performed with Ircamar Garcia Rodriguez for six years in Tallahassee, and is currently a dancer and guest choreographer with Music in Motion Dance Company.
Her choreography has been presented by University of SC Dance, FSU School of Dance, ACDA Southeastern Conference, American Dance Festival, USF Dance Festival, South Georgia Center for the Arts, North Florida PBS with Camerata South Orchestra, New World School of the Arts, and Miami Dade College. She is a certified Pilates instructor and GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® trainer
Rebecca
Krumel Sanchez
Rebecca Krumel Sanchez received an M.F.A. in Dance from Florida State University in 2016 and B.A. in Dance and English from the University of South Carolina in 2012.
She has taught and choreographed in dance schools across the country. From 2016-2021 she served as ballet director at Artistry Dance Alliance in Tallahassee, taught as adjunct faculty at FSU School of Dance, and trainer at GYROTONIC® Tallahassee. In 2021 she moved to Miami where she was a trainer at GYROTONIC® Coral Gables and joined New World School of the Arts as a modern dance faculty. She returned to her position at Artistry Dance Alliance Tallahassee, FL in 2024.
Rebecca was trained in Albuquerque, New Mexico under Karen Alwin. She passed Cecchetti ballet exams through professional, competed in competitions, and spent summers on scholarship at prestigious dance companies. She was a trainee at the Boston Ballet, and later joined Columbia City Ballet in South Carolina and the University of South Carolina Dance Company.
Her performing experience includes classical and neoclassical ballets, works by modern dance pioneers, and contemporary dance artists such as George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp, Lynne Taylor-Corbett, and Ohad Naharin. She choreographed and performed with Ircamar Garcia Rodriguez for six years in Tallahassee, and is currently a dancer and guest choreographer with Music in Motion Dance Company.
Her choreography has been presented by University of SC Dance, FSU School of Dance, ACDA Southeastern Conference, American Dance Festival, USF Dance Festival, South Georgia Center for the Arts, North Florida PBS with Camerata South Orchestra, New World School of the Arts, and Miami Dade College. She is a certified Pilates instructor and GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® trainer
Kate
Rackley
Kate Rackley, born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, is celebrated for her versatility as both a dancer and choreographer across a wide range of dance styles. Growing up, Kate’s early training focused heavily on technique and ballet, which laid a strong foundation for her dance career. To expand her knowledge, she furthered her education at the CLI Conservatory, a prestigious institution led by Teddy Forance. There, she had the opportunity to train with renowned instructors such as Martha Nichols, Wade Robson, Riley Watts, Nina McNeely, Tyrik Patterson, Sienna Lyons, Dana Wilson, and many other exceptional choreographers.
Kate has had the privilege of performing on numerous live stages, with recent performances including Robert Green’s “Bitter Earth,” Pauline Casino’s “Sweat,” and Al Blackstone’s “Last Dance.” In earlier years, she also performed in the closing show for Radix Dance Convention under the direction of Tessandra Chavez and Tyce Diorio. Kate’s talent has been showcased on film, including performances in Wade Robson’s “Element” concept film and Micaela Taylor’s “Lost” concept film. Additionally, she has appeared on television, performing on KPTS for several years, where she featured her studio’s Nutcracker production and participated in a private interview segment for talented teens on KAKE News.
Upon graduating from CLI Conservatory, Kate was offered a performance position with Royal Caribbean Entertainment and an internship with CLI Conservatory. During her internship, she had the chance to assist Teddy Forance and contribute behind the scenes for the program’s fourth year. This experience has allowed Kate to assist with auditions, intensives, and classes alongside notable figures such as Teddy Forance, Martha Nichols, Dakayla Wilson, and Riley Watts.
Currently, Kate is completing her internship with CLI Conservatory while staying busy teaching at various studios and mentoring students through their training. She is dedicated to continuing her own education and plans to travel across the country to teach, all while furthering her development by participating in workshops and intensives.
Five Point Dancer Method
International Master Teacher
Artistic Director, Marin Dance Theatre
Assistant Professor of Innovation in Dance at Western Michigan University and Countertechnique Instructor
Tuition For summer intensive
Registration will open on March 1 and close on May 1.
Levels 4 & 5:
- 2 weeks are required for current/continuing Conservatory/Ensemble students
- $900 for two-week enrollments ($450 per week)
- $1200 for three-week enrollments ($300 per week)
- 1-week option, as space permits, for new dancers, $500.
Level 3:
- 2 weeks are required for current/continuing Conservatory/Ensemble students
- $750 for two-week enrollments ($375 per week)
- $975 for three-week enrollments ($325 per week)
- 1-week option, as space permits, for new dancers, $400.
A $250 deposit will be collected at the time of registration to hold your spot.
The remainder of tuition will be split into two payments and charged on June 1st and July 1st OR can be paid in full at the time of registration.
Placement is by audition only. Please email Lindsay@
ADMISSION
Two options for admission and level placement:
- An audition/placement class will be necessary for enrollment. We prefer that you audition in person on March 29 at Magnify Dance Center. Audition/placement class fee: $30. For more info please visit our Audition page.
- Send an electronic video of ballet work including barre, center, and pointe work (if applicable). A $25 video audition fee will be applied. Please email lindsay@
magnifydancecenter.com for more information.
FAQ's
Yes! We will assist out-of-town dancers to arrange housing and transportation, and families will need to pay for accommodations independently. Some students choose to stay with family or friends at their homes or nearby hotels.
Classes take place Monday-Friday (level-dependent). A typical day includes 5+ hours of education and dance classes with supplemental evening and weekend activities. A complete schedule will be provided prior to the first day of classes.
* Class placement/levels/schedule may be altered based on enrollment.
We have 3 levels of classes,* and level placements are determined prior to the first day of classes through an audition or placement class.