An Invite-Only Private Summer Training Session
The Craft of Character
Athleticism. Detail. Imagination.
Announcing our 2026 Private Training Session Guest:
Matthew Rushing, Associate Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Students will have a rare opportunity to train inside the standards, rehearsal culture, and artistic expectations of one of the most accomplished performers and directors in the world.
June 15th - June 19th, 2026
The Shed • Carol Stream, IL
Limited Enrollment • invite only
The Perfect Start to Summer
When most artists are in a room with Matthew Rushing, they are auditioning for, or contributing to, one of the most influential concert dance institutions in the world.
This Private Training Session exists to create something rarer: a protected training environment where dancers can study the craft beyond technique, developing the professional-level stamina, physical clarity, and imaginative responsibility that define trusted artists.
These skills operate differently at the highest level. They are assumed, refined, and sustained over time. Through a focus on technique, learning choreography, and performance study, this session introduces what it means to work at that standard.
Surrounded by other serious artists, dancers don’t just train differently. They begin to expect more of themselves.
Program Details
June 15-19 | The Shed
This Private Summer Training Session is an exclusive opportunity for dancers to elevate how
they train, not just what they can do. Each day includes 4–5 hours of focused work in Classical
Technique, Choreography Sessions, and Performance Coaching, all in a distraction-free environment
designed for serious growth.
This intensive isn’t about learning repertory; it’s about mastering standards.
You’ll explore how professionals think, work, and sustain excellence over time, challenging yourself
physically, intellectually, and artistically. Dancers leave with a sharper, more confident process they
can trust in auditions, rehearsals, and on stage, while building on the innovative techniques developed
throughout the school year.
Taking place Monday–Friday at The Shed, this intensive offers a focused, engaging summer experience
tailored to each dancer’s growth.
