School Spotlight
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen is one of the most famous arts boarding schools in the country, and its reach goes way beyond dance into music, theatre, writing, and visual arts. Dance students train pre-professionally while living on a sprawling northern Michigan campus that has been a creative institution for decades. The summer camp side is legendary in its own right.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1962
- Location
- Interlochen, Michigan, United States
- Training
- Affiliation
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
What Interlochen Arts Academy is known for
- Prestigious arts boarding school
- Pre-professional dance within a multi-arts campus
- Historic northern Michigan setting
- Well-known summer arts programs
How to audition
You apply to the Academy and audition for the dance program, with video options available for distant applicants. Interlochen's admissions pages carry the current audition details.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Interlochen only for dancers?
No. It is a multi-discipline arts academy covering music, theatre, visual arts, writing, and more, with dance as one of its strong programs.
What is the difference between the academy and the camp?
The Arts Academy is the year-round boarding high school, while the summer programs are separate camp-style intensives open to a wider range of ages.
Where is Interlochen Arts Academy located?
Interlochen Arts Academy is located in Interlochen, Michigan, United States.
When was Interlochen Arts Academy founded?
Interlochen Arts Academy was founded in 1962.
Is Interlochen Arts Academy connected to a ballet company?
Interlochen Center for the Arts.