AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 7, 2025
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What is elev8: The intensive?ELEV8: The Intensive is an annual summer dance intensive event featuring some of Chicago's top teachers and choreographers for 3 days of learning, inspiration, and growth! Offering a variety of classes, lectures, and scholarships, dancers will walk away from the event ready to reach new heights.
This convention-style workshop is open to the public and will act as a fundraiser for Activ8 Dance Company's 2025-2026 season! |
registration info
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ALL ACCESS PASS
AGES 7-12 | $175 AGES 13+ | $200 1-DAY PASS AGES 7-12 | $65 AGES 13+ | $75 SINGLE CLASS DROP-IN AGES 7-12 | $25 AGES 13+ | $25 |
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ELEV8: THE INTENSIVE 2025 FACULTY
intensive schedule
We have 3 days full of classes with our incredible faculty! It's an amazing opportunity to train, learn and grow with our diverse group of teaching artists.
Keep in mind, Day 3 will include a livestreamed showcase for family & friends to watch at home! It will also be recorded for on-demand viewing and sharing.
All dancers who attend all 3 days of ELEV8 are eligible for various local convention and competition scholarships in addition to Activ8's Stand Out Dancer Scholarships & Fully ELEV8ed Scholarships chosen by faculty.
*Please note, schedule is subject to change before the event*
Keep in mind, Day 3 will include a livestreamed showcase for family & friends to watch at home! It will also be recorded for on-demand viewing and sharing.
All dancers who attend all 3 days of ELEV8 are eligible for various local convention and competition scholarships in addition to Activ8's Stand Out Dancer Scholarships & Fully ELEV8ed Scholarships chosen by faculty.
*Please note, schedule is subject to change before the event*
2025 SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
Thank you to our incredible scholarship sponsors this year providing more training opportunities for intensive attendees!
2025 elev8 merch
FAQs
about elev8
ELEV8: The Intensive is a week log event offering classes featuring incredible Chicago-based teaching artists and various class styles for attendees. ELEV8: The Intensive was created as a kick-off fundraiser for Activ8 Dance Company's upcoming season. All proceeds from this event will go directly towards funding the organization's sustainability and growth as well as providing future opportunities for Activ8 dancers. For more information on Activ8 Dance Company and its mission, click here.
intensive schedule
The full intensive schedule will be posted on social media and emailed to registered attendees prior to the event. Keep an eye out for it in late Spring!
Location
The event is hosted by Activ8 Dance Company at their home studio! See address below.
295 Golf Mill Center
Niles, IL 60714
295 Golf Mill Center
Niles, IL 60714
no Observer access
ELEV8: The Intensive is a closed event! There will be no room for observers in the studio. The event is only for registered attendees. We want to create an environment where dancers aren't distracted by observers entering and exiting a room during their classes. They will be able to fully focus their energy on class and training with fellow peers for the day. That's what ELEV8: The Intensive is all about!
ParticIpant waiver
All attendees will have to complete and submit a participant waiver before attending ELEV8: The Intensive. The waiver will be provided upon registration for the event.
Scholarships
Full and partial scholarships from our scholarship sponsors will be chosen by faculty and recipients will be awarded during the closing awards via Activ8 Dance Company Directors.
Merchandise
More info coming soon!
RegIstration dEadlines
Attendees are allowed to register through Monday, August 4. Registration rates are below:
Full Rate for All Access Pass (through Aug 5):
$175.00 for AGES 7-12
$200.00 for AGES 13+
1-Day Pass Admission (through Aug 6):
$65.00 for AGES 7-12
$75.00 for AGES 13+
Single Class Pass Admission (through Aug 7):
$25.00 for AGES 7-12
$25.00 for AGES 13+
Full Rate for All Access Pass (through Aug 5):
$175.00 for AGES 7-12
$200.00 for AGES 13+
1-Day Pass Admission (through Aug 6):
$65.00 for AGES 7-12
$75.00 for AGES 13+
Single Class Pass Admission (through Aug 7):
$25.00 for AGES 7-12
$25.00 for AGES 13+