2025 WHIM SUMMER INTENSIVES

Our summer intensives are nearly full! Apply today!

Session 1: June 23 – July 3, 2025

• Whim W’Him Company Experience
• This program is full.

Session 2: July 7 – July 18, 2025

• Nicole von Arx & Whim W’Him
• Limited places available.

Session 3: July 21 – August 1, 2025

• Whim W’Him Open Company Experience (No application required)
• Several places available.

Whim W’Him’s 2025 Summer Intensives will provide the opportunity to dive into personal artistic identity, explore and expand into new ways of thinking and moving, and develop professional skills necessary for pursuing a life in dance and the arts.

Our intensives provide a unique window into the vast world of contemporary dance. With the shared knowledge of our faculty, a repertoire of over 100 works from internationally-renowned choreographers, and a commitment to nurturing community through contemporary dance, participants will gain knowledge, experience, and a network of support. Faculty include Founder & Artistic Director Olivier Wevers, Company Manager & Director of Education Karl Watson, Guest Artist and Choreographer Nicole von Arx, Whim W’Him company members, and Whim W’Him Contemporary Dance Center faculty.

If you’re looking for a welcoming, supportive environment to expand your artistic identity with a commitment to new creation in contemporary dance, we invite you to join us!

Session Information

Session 2: Nicole von Arx and Whim W’Him (Application Required)

Limited places available.

Explore two weeks in the dynamic worlds of Whim W’Him and choreographer Nicole von Arx, who choreographed for Whim W’Him in 2022. We are thrilled to bring Nicole back to share her knowledge and creative perspective alongside the artists of Whim W’Him.

– Creative process workshops and repertoire classes that explore Nicole’s artistic world.
– Daily technique classes with Nicole and artists of Whim W’Him.
– Classes in existing Whim repertoire as well as classes in floorwork, improvisation, theatrical skills, and more.
– Classes will be held Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th and Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th. A studio showing will take place on the 18th for family and friends.

Session 3: Whim W’Him Open Company Experience (No application required)

Several places available.

Expand your artistry and professional tools as you dive into technique classes, repertoire, and partnering. The Open Company Experience offers the same insight into Whim W’Him’s rich creative environment without an audition.

Whether you are a college student, current professional, or wanting to engage more deeply in your dance training and exploration, the Open Company Experience will allow for rich artistic growth.

– Daily technique classes as well as classes in floorwork, improvisation, and more.
– Repertoire and partnering taught by company members, Company Manager & Director of Education Karl Watson, and Founder & Artistic Director Olivier Wevers.
– Whim Ways classes focusing on Wevers’ unique approach to movement and partnering.
– Seminars and workshops addressing injury prevention, the choreographic process, audition portfolios, and careers in the arts.
– Classes will be held Monday, July 21st to Friday, July 25th and Monday, July 28th to Friday, August 1st. A studio showing will take place on the 1st for family and friends.

Session 1: Whim W’Him Company Experience (Application Required)

Please note Session 1 is full.

Be immersed in the world of Whim W’Him with a focus on our repertoire as well as our unique approach to contemporary partnering. This session offers the opportunity to explore the expansive creative environment the company has built.

– Work with Artistic Director & Founder Olivier Wevers, Company Manager & Director of Education Karl Watson, and Whim W’Him company members.
– Learn repertoire and partnering from the company’s past creations.
– Take Whim Ways classes focusing on Wevers’ unique approach to movement and partnering
– Take daily technique classes as well as additional classes in improvisation, floorwork, and more.
– Refine your audition materials and skills with seminars from artistic staff.
– Classes will be held Monday, June 23rd to Friday, June 27th and Sunday June 29th, to Thursday, July 3rd. A studio showing will take place on the 3rd for family and friends.

Tuition
$1,450 per session

A $250 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Remaining tuition may be paid in installments.

Financial Aid

• Limited scholarships are available for artists in need of financial support. We also offer scholarship funds for BIPOC dancers.

• Please fill out our Financial Aid form to be considered for financial aid.

Session 2 Application Deadline
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the program is full.

Deposits are due 1 week after receiving acceptance to the program.

Session 3 Registration Info

Registration for Session 3 will remain open until the program is full.

Deposits are due at the time of registration.

If you have any questions about the program or registration, please email Director of Education Karl Watson, karl@whimwhim.org.

What Previous Students Have To Say

“I had a wonderful time at the WHIM Summer Intensive!! I really appreciated the attitudes and enthusiasm of the instructors and the welcoming environment.” – Summer Intensive 2024 Participant

“I really appreciated the partnering classes/partnering rep in particular. In many instances, I’ve been thrown into contemporary partnering without any sort of technical build up or real feedback about how to approach it outside of ‘find a way that makes it work.’ The concepts, personalized insight, and time to workshop in these classes in particular were extremely helpful and eye-opening.” – Summer Intensive 2024 Participant

“This intensive was an experience that I’ve never had before within the dance community. The closeness that I felt with all the participants as well as the teachers was so special and unique compared to past intensives & programs I’ve been a part of. The environment of each class was safe, and filled with so much support, and respect from everyone in the room. I found such inspiration from everyone around me as well as hearing all of the lessons, and information the dancers of Whim W’Him had to bring to us. I really appreciated how enthusiastic the entire board was throughout the entire intensive as it helped greatly with the energy of the students throughout the week.” – Winter Intensive 2023 Participant

“The teachers had intention when they taught and I felt they gave all students equal attention, making sure to see every person in the room.” Winter Intensive 2023 Participant