2025 Summer Intensive Housing
Non-Refundable Summer Housing Deposit
48 spots left
Non-refundable Housing Deposit. This payment goes towards your final housing payment.
This deposit secures your spot using SCD's summer housing. This MUST be paid to solidify your room for this summer.
Housing includes 7 nights on one of the select weeks:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - June 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - July 25th
48 spots left
Non-refundable Housing Deposit. This payment goes towards your final housing payment.
This deposit secures your spot using SCD's summer housing. This MUST be paid to solidify your room for this summer.
Housing includes 7 nights on one of the select weeks:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - June 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - July 25th
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$100.00
Summer Housing - July Intensive
49 spots left
July Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
49 spots left
July Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
Summer Housing - June Intensive
49 spots left
June Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
49 spots left
June Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
Summer Housing - May Intensive
48 spots left
May Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
48 spots left
May Summer Housing Final Deposit - must be paid by the start of the intensive
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
2:00 PM to 11:00 AM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
2025 Summer Intensive Choreographers
Non-refundable Choreographer Application fee
36 spots left
This unique and exciting program allows rising choreographers to set and present their work on summer intensive participants. Works will be performed at the end of the week showcase titled In the Round.
SCD Rising Choreographer applications are due by April 1st.
3 Choreographers will be chosen for each Intensive:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - 25th
36 spots left
This unique and exciting program allows rising choreographers to set and present their work on summer intensive participants. Works will be performed at the end of the week showcase titled In the Round.
SCD Rising Choreographer applications are due by April 1st.
3 Choreographers will be chosen for each Intensive:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - 25th
3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$30.00
Choreographer Intensive Payment
0 spots left
Congratulations on being chosen as one of our Summer Intensive Choreographers.
The week you will be choreographing should be confirmed by the Intensive Director:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - 25th
** Your time slot to choreograph will be determined on the first day, at the audition.
This payment solidifies your position as a Summer Choreographer.
0 spots left
Congratulations on being chosen as one of our Summer Intensive Choreographers.
The week you will be choreographing should be confirmed by the Intensive Director:
Intensive A: May 31st - June 6th
Intensive B: June 14th - 20th
Intensive C: July 19th - 25th
** Your time slot to choreograph will be determined on the first day, at the audition.
This payment solidifies your position as a Summer Choreographer.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday
3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$250.00
Summer KIDS Classes
Summer Kids Workshop - July
Elisha Byerly
14 spots left
Join us for a fun and engaging Summer Dance Workshop led by Elisha Byerly! This exciting program is perfect opportunity for young dancers to grow their skills, build confidence, and keep moving. With a focus on technique, creativity and fun, Elisha brings her passion and experience to every class- making it ana unforgettable experience for every dancer!
Elisha Byerly
14 spots left
Join us for a fun and engaging Summer Dance Workshop led by Elisha Byerly! This exciting program is perfect opportunity for young dancers to grow their skills, build confidence, and keep moving. With a focus on technique, creativity and fun, Elisha brings her passion and experience to every class- making it ana unforgettable experience for every dancer!
Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:30 PM
10:00 AM to 11:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$25.00
Summer Kids Workshop - June
Elisha Byerly
14 spots left
This fun and exciting class, taught by SCD teaching artist, Elisha Byerly, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.
Elisha Byerly
14 spots left
This fun and exciting class, taught by SCD teaching artist, Elisha Byerly, is a great opportunity for dancers to grow in their dance skills while building confidence and discovering the joys of movement.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
SCD's Home Studio
$25.00
Summer Classes 2025
Adult Tap
Monessa Salley
25 spots left
Tap class will focus on developing student coordination, balance and weight shift, and sense of time and rhythm, simultaneously introducing basic tap dance vocabulary. Classes are taught to a wide rage of musical selections including Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Worldwide Grooves, etc.
Monessa Salley
25 spots left
Tap class will focus on developing student coordination, balance and weight shift, and sense of time and rhythm, simultaneously introducing basic tap dance vocabulary. Classes are taught to a wide rage of musical selections including Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Worldwide Grooves, etc.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Adult Afro-Fusion
Monessa Salley
24 spots left
Afro-Modern dance is a contemporary class where students explore full body expressions rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. The class/movement is designed to enhance rhythm, coordination, balance, weight shift, and increase stamina. The overall desire is for participants to feel comfortable in their moving bodies, groove together as a community, and have fun!
Monessa Salley
24 spots left
Afro-Modern dance is a contemporary class where students explore full body expressions rooted in West African, Caribbean, and American dance traditions. The class/movement is designed to enhance rhythm, coordination, balance, weight shift, and increase stamina. The overall desire is for participants to feel comfortable in their moving bodies, groove together as a community, and have fun!
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Int/Adv Contemporary
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
25 spots left
Advanced Contemporary taught by Company Dance Xuan Dancingers. SCD offers a wide range of contemporary dance classes from beginner (no experience) to advanced. Classes are taught by SCD dancers and introduce the basic fundamentals of contemporary dance technique including floor work, inversions, improvisation, and phrase work. Each class begins with a full body warm-up and then transitions into spacious, athletic, and sometimes inverted phrases, encouraging awareness to sensation, movement efficiency, and individual performance. A rich sense of community and support is fostered as dancers are guided to fall, roll, and fly across the floor together.
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
25 spots left
Advanced Contemporary taught by Company Dance Xuan Dancingers. SCD offers a wide range of contemporary dance classes from beginner (no experience) to advanced. Classes are taught by SCD dancers and introduce the basic fundamentals of contemporary dance technique including floor work, inversions, improvisation, and phrase work. Each class begins with a full body warm-up and then transitions into spacious, athletic, and sometimes inverted phrases, encouraging awareness to sensation, movement efficiency, and individual performance. A rich sense of community and support is fostered as dancers are guided to fall, roll, and fly across the floor together.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio
All Levels Contemporary
Juliana Cristina
25 spots left
All levels contemporary focuses on the building blocks of contemporary movement. This class explores the continuous and sequential directing and counter directing of the body in space. It includes classical approaches to enhance traditional training methods. The hope of this class is to heighten your senses and indulge in your inner artistry.
Juliana Cristina
25 spots left
All levels contemporary focuses on the building blocks of contemporary movement. This class explores the continuous and sequential directing and counter directing of the body in space. It includes classical approaches to enhance traditional training methods. The hope of this class is to heighten your senses and indulge in your inner artistry.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Hip Hop
Sarah Affainie
25 spots left
Hip Hop taught by Sarah Affainie
Sarah Affainie
25 spots left
Hip Hop taught by Sarah Affainie
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Morning Contemporary
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
20 spots left
Enjoy a morning contemporary class for Advanced to Intermediate Movers!
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
20 spots left
Enjoy a morning contemporary class for Advanced to Intermediate Movers!
Monday Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:15 PM
10:00 AM to 11:15 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Beginner Jazz
Makayla Lane
25 spots left
This contemporary jazz class contains a fusion of modern, jazz, and ballet. This unique style explores a wide range of organic, angular movements and syncopated rhythms with a base in classical technique. This type of dancing is fun and energetic and includes leaps, turns, and floor work. This class is a fun way to move and express oneself!
Makayla Lane
25 spots left
This contemporary jazz class contains a fusion of modern, jazz, and ballet. This unique style explores a wide range of organic, angular movements and syncopated rhythms with a base in classical technique. This type of dancing is fun and energetic and includes leaps, turns, and floor work. This class is a fun way to move and express oneself!
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Int/Adv Contemporary Jazz
Makayla Lane
25 spots left
This contemporary jazz class contains a fusion of modern, jazz, and ballet. This unique style explores a wide range of organic, angular movements and syncopated rhythms with a base in classical technique. This type of dancing is fun and energetic and includes leaps, turns, and floor work. This class is a fun way to move and express oneself!
Makayla Lane
25 spots left
This contemporary jazz class contains a fusion of modern, jazz, and ballet. This unique style explores a wide range of organic, angular movements and syncopated rhythms with a base in classical technique. This type of dancing is fun and energetic and includes leaps, turns, and floor work. This class is a fun way to move and express oneself!
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Adult Contemporary
Tania Vergara Perez
25 spots left
This exhilarating multicultural contemporary dance experience,is taught in Tania’s signature style developed in her country of origin - Cuba! Take your personal journey with this Master Teacher who teaches by example and leads with her big heart.
Tania Vergara Perez
25 spots left
This exhilarating multicultural contemporary dance experience,is taught in Tania’s signature style developed in her country of origin - Cuba! Take your personal journey with this Master Teacher who teaches by example and leads with her big heart.
Tu 5:00 PM-6:15 PM
Sa 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Sa 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio
Summer Programs - Kids and Middle School 2025
Intermediate Movers
Elisha Byerly
5 spots left
Dance with us this summer and learn actual works from SCD's repertoire. Daily classes include Contemporary, Hip Hop, Afro-Modern Jazz, and Acro. Students will also participate in a variety of games and crafts.
Ages: 8 - 12
Elisha Byerly
5 spots left
Dance with us this summer and learn actual works from SCD's repertoire. Daily classes include Contemporary, Hip Hop, Afro-Modern Jazz, and Acro. Students will also participate in a variety of games and crafts.
Ages: 8 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$200.00
Little Groovers
Elisha Byerly
8 spots left
SCD Kids Summer Programs will explore a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop, all taught by SCD’s dynamic teaching artists.
If you are looking for a fun summer activity for your child to explore their creative side, then register today!
Ages: 5 - 8
Elisha Byerly
8 spots left
SCD Kids Summer Programs will explore a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop, all taught by SCD’s dynamic teaching artists.
If you are looking for a fun summer activity for your child to explore their creative side, then register today!
Ages: 5 - 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$175.00
Little Groovers + After Care
Elisha Byerly
8 spots left
SCD Kids Summer Programs will explore a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop, all taught by SCDs dynamic teaching artists.
If you are looking for a fun summer activity for your child to explore their creative side, then register today!
Elisha Byerly
8 spots left
SCD Kids Summer Programs will explore a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop, all taught by SCDs dynamic teaching artists.
If you are looking for a fun summer activity for your child to explore their creative side, then register today!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$200.00
Middle School Movers
Elisha Byerly
11 spots left
This summer, dancers ages 11-13, can join SCDs dynamic teaching artists for an exciting week of dance exploring different styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop.
Elisha Byerly
11 spots left
This summer, dancers ages 11-13, can join SCDs dynamic teaching artists for an exciting week of dance exploring different styles, including contemporary, jazz, afro-modern, and hip-hop.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$100.00
Intensive C: July 19th - July 25th
July Final Deposit
24 spots left
Final Payment for SCD's July Summer Intensive.
Non-refundable must already be paid to reserve intensive spot.
24 spots left
Final Payment for SCD's July Summer Intensive.
Non-refundable must already be paid to reserve intensive spot.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$400.00
July Summer Internship
4 spots left
July Summer Internship final payment - must fill out the Internship application and be approved before making this payment.
The Non-refundable deposit must also be paid to reserve your summer intensive spot!
4 spots left
July Summer Internship final payment - must fill out the Internship application and be approved before making this payment.
The Non-refundable deposit must also be paid to reserve your summer intensive spot!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$150.00
Non-Refundable July Summer Deposit
10 spots left
Non-Refundable July Summer Intensives. MUST be paid to reserve your spot during the June Summer Intensive.
10 spots left
Non-Refundable July Summer Intensives. MUST be paid to reserve your spot during the June Summer Intensive.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
9:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$100.00
SCDE Audition: Season 25 - 26
SCDE Audition: Season 25 - 26
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
23 spots left
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble audition for season 2025-2026 with Melissa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Dancingers.
-Bring a Headshot, Bio, and Dancer shot.
-1.15 min audition includes: Warm-up, Phrase work, Improvisation
-Be prepared to stay after for an interview with the SCDE Artistic Directors and SCD Artistic Director
-SCDE season runs from August 2025- to May 2026
-Rehearsals for SCDE will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-8:00
About:
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE) is a training company for aspiring dancers under the direction of Xiao-Xuan Dancigers and Melissa Rummel, with the strong guidance and support of Sarasota Contemporary Dance Artistic Director, Leymis Bolanos Wilmott. The mission of SCDE is to offer students high-caliber contemporary dance training, opportunities to perform alongside professional dancers, and preparation for a future professional career in dance. SCDE has the opportunity to perform throughout the year at community events, In Studio Performances, and collaborations with SCD. SCDE strives to provide a safe environment, where dancers feel comfortable to express themselves and discover their own artistic voice.
Xiao-Xuan Dancigers
23 spots left
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble audition for season 2025-2026 with Melissa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Dancingers.
-Bring a Headshot, Bio, and Dancer shot.
-1.15 min audition includes: Warm-up, Phrase work, Improvisation
-Be prepared to stay after for an interview with the SCDE Artistic Directors and SCD Artistic Director
-SCDE season runs from August 2025- to May 2026
-Rehearsals for SCDE will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-8:00
About:
Sarasota Contemporary Dance Ensemble (SCDE) is a training company for aspiring dancers under the direction of Xiao-Xuan Dancigers and Melissa Rummel, with the strong guidance and support of Sarasota Contemporary Dance Artistic Director, Leymis Bolanos Wilmott. The mission of SCDE is to offer students high-caliber contemporary dance training, opportunities to perform alongside professional dancers, and preparation for a future professional career in dance. SCDE has the opportunity to perform throughout the year at community events, In Studio Performances, and collaborations with SCD. SCDE strives to provide a safe environment, where dancers feel comfortable to express themselves and discover their own artistic voice.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
SCD's Home Studio
$20.00