University of North Texas 
Summer Programs
Join us summer 2026!
Summer Intensives
Dance and Theatre: Study Abroad
Momentum Dance Intensive
Mission Statement: Our Summer Dance Intensive is dedicated to nurturing the artistic
and personal growth of each dancer through immersive training, creative exploration,
and a supportive community. We strive to cultivate individual expression and a fearless
curiosity for new avenues of movement. Through diverse styles, innovative choreography,
and mentorship, dancers are empowered to expand their boundaries, deepen their passion,
and evolve as dynamic artists ready to shape their future in dance.
Dates and schedule:
June 22nd-July 3rd
June 22nd-July 3rd
The intensive classes run from 10AM-2PM Monday through Friday with a final showing
on Thursday, July 3rd at 12:00PM.
Daily Schedule | June 22 – July 3 | Monday–Friday
10:00–11:00 AM | Technique Class 1
11:05 AM–12:05 PM | Technique Class 2
12:10–12:50 PM | Lunch Break
12:55–1:55 PM | Technique Class 3
2:00–3:00 PM | Choreography Lab
Momentum Dance Intensive is intended for students ages 15 and up. The schedule will consist of ballet, jazz, contemporary, body conditioning, and repertory work. Some of those classes will be taught by guest artists. There will be a scheduled lunch break that gives an opportunity for students to mingle with other students and faculty.
Daily Schedule | June 22 – July 3 | Monday–Friday
10:00–11:00 AM | Technique Class 1
11:05 AM–12:05 PM | Technique Class 2
12:10–12:50 PM | Lunch Break
12:55–1:55 PM | Technique Class 3
2:00–3:00 PM | Choreography Lab
Momentum Dance Intensive is intended for students ages 15 and up. The schedule will consist of ballet, jazz, contemporary, body conditioning, and repertory work. Some of those classes will be taught by guest artists. There will be a scheduled lunch break that gives an opportunity for students to mingle with other students and faculty.
Registration: Please fill out the registration form and an invoice will be sent to your email
- The registration fee is $300
Momentum Dance Intensive Contacts:
Directors: Whitney Geldon & Reyna Mondragon
For questions about registration, please contact Whitney.Geldon@unt.edu
Shakespeare Summer Intensive for Educators
Join UNT Faculty Sarah Rutan to learn about Shakespeare!
Dates: 3 Weeks, July 1-18th, Monday- Thursday 10 AM- 3 PM
- June 1st-4th 10AM-3PM: Unlocking Shakespeare’s Text
- June 8th-11th 10AM-3PM: Comedies, Tragedies, Histories, and Romances… Oh My!
- June 15th-18th 10AM-3PM: Exploring Shakespeare’s Women
Registration:
- Please fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee
- The registration fee is $250 per session
- Spots are limited to availability
- Registration Form
· Week One: Unlocking Shakespeare’s Text
Get ready to help your students break down Shakespeare’s language in five accessible
steps. Using tools like poetic rhetoric, iambic pentameter, punctuation, and more,
we’ll uncover the clues the Bard left behind—revealing the treasures hidden within
his text.
· Week Two: Comedies, Tragedies, Histories, and Romances… Oh My!
Dive into Shakespeare’s genres through the lens of specific plays commonly taught
in high school classrooms. We’ll explore what unites these stories, what sets them
apart, and how genre shapes meaning, character, and theme.
· Week Three: Exploring Shakespeare’s Women
What makes Shakespeare’s female characters so compelling? This week, we’ll trace
their evolution across his works, examining how shifts in monarchy and cultural norms
influenced their portrayal. From “Dutiful Daughters” to “Willful Nieces,” join us
for a lively look at “Wailing Women and Pants Roles.”
Study Abroad
Dance and Theatre have two different Study Abroad Programs. Find the right fit for
you for Summer 2026!
Theatre in London
Maymester 2026 with Professor Marjorie Hayes
This is the 4th year we are offering this educational opportunity to explore the history and contemporary practice of theatre. Besides visiting historical sites like Shakespeare’s birthplace and Hampton Court, we go backstage to see how productions are made in 4 historical theatres. We see 10 plays: From mainstream theatres like the National and the Globe, but also the small provocative houses of new plays, and the multi-media and environmental staging of more experimental theatres. Students have free time for other research agendas. No previous theatre experience is required. And the non-theatre majors make our discussions much more interesting!
This is the 4th year we are offering this educational opportunity to explore the history and contemporary practice of theatre. Besides visiting historical sites like Shakespeare’s birthplace and Hampton Court, we go backstage to see how productions are made in 4 historical theatres. We see 10 plays: From mainstream theatres like the National and the Globe, but also the small provocative houses of new plays, and the multi-media and environmental staging of more experimental theatres. Students have free time for other research agendas. No previous theatre experience is required. And the non-theatre majors make our discussions much more interesting!
Study Abroad: Barcelona Moves
Through this immersive experience, students will explore the vibrant artistic culture
of Spain by engaging with the many art forms that shape the identity of Barcelona.
The program invites students to dive into architecture, design, dance, and food—encountering
firsthand how these creative expressions are woven into daily life in this dynamic
Mediterranean city.
We would love the opportunity to visit your classes to briefly share this program
with your students. As this is our first year offering the course, we are eager to
spread the word and build excitement
