July 14th-18th, 2025 | Showcase on July 19th

Join us for the Elite Technique Intensive.

Elite Technique Intensive 2025

July 14th-18th | Full-Day Training | Showcase July 19th 5:30pm-6:30pm

This isn’t your average summer camp. The Elite Technique Intensive is four days of focused, no-nonsense training designed to refine your skills, build strength, and elevate your artistry just in time for the upcoming season.

Dancers will train in:

  • Ballet

  • Contemporary technique

  • Conditioning & flexibility

  • Progressions & across-the-floor work

  • Classical variations & choreography

  • Pointe (for eligible dancers)

Expect long days of hard work, sweaty floors, and breakthrough moments. This intensive is built for dancers who are ready to push themselves, fine-tune their technique, and take their training to the next level.

We’ll wrap up with a Showcase on Friday, July 19th, where dancers will perform the variations and pieces they've worked on throughout the week for family and friends.

Who is this for?

Serious dancers looking to sharpen their technical foundation, challenge themselves, and head into the next season stronger and more prepared than ever.

  • Beginner (Ages 5-8)

    10:00-12:30

    Technique 10:00-10:30

    Conditioning 10:30-11:00

    Ballet 11:00-12:00

    Showcase Choreo 12:00-12:30

  • Intermediate (Ages 9-12)

    12:00-4:15

    Progressions 12:00-12:30

    Classical Variations 12:30-1:00

    Technique 1:00-2:00

    Ballet 2:30-4:00

    Stretching 4:00-4:15

  • Advanced (Ages 13-18)

    9:30-5:00

    Ballet 9:30-11:00

    Contemp 11:00-12:00

    Technique 12:45-1:45

    Conditioning 1:45-2:30

    Stretching 2:30-3:00

    Improv/Composition 3-3:30

    Classical Variations 3:30-4:00

    Pointe 4:15-5:00

Register Today

Technique Showcase

July 19th | 5:30-6:30pm

Join us as our dancers take the stage to share what they’ve been working on all week. Featuring classical variations, choreography from class, and contemporary combinations, this showcase celebrates the hard work, growth, and artistry of our Elite dancers.

Meet the Faculty

  • Kendall Gessler

    Kendall began her love and passion for dance at Elite Dance force as a member of the competition and All-star Pom team. Kendall was trained in Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Modern, Pom, Ballet, Pointe and Checchetti. She continued dancing at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan as a member of the dance team. Kendall was a three-year captain, and a two time collegiate NDA National Champion. Kendall is also a three-time NDA All-American, and the current Top Gun Titleholder across all collegiate divisions in Louisville, Kentucky. Kendall has over 5 years choreographing experience for High Schools, Colleges and Universities across Michigan. She received her Bachelors's degree in Business Administration. She is excited to back at her home studio, prepared to spread her love and passion for dance to the students at Elite Dance Force.

  • Grace Martin

    Miss Grace has been studying the art and sport of dance since 2000. She attended the University of Michigan where she studied dance and business and graduated with a Bachelor's of Business Administration. Her training includes ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, lyrical, composition, and improvisation. Grace has been teaching dance since 2012, and before that was a teacher’s assistant at her studio. Her background is rooted in classical ballet, studying with the American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, and the Rock School for Dance Education.

    Grace is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

  • Hannah Heskett

    Hannah first discovered her passion for dance right here at Elite Dance Force. Over the years, she has trained in a variety of styles, building a strong foundation and a deep love for the art. Now a student at Alma College, Hannah is a proud member of both the Alma College Dance Team and the Alma College Dance Company. Entering her second year, she was recently inducted into the dance honorary society, Pi Delta Chi, in recognition of her dedication and talent. Hannah is currently pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Psychology, with a minor in Dance. She is thrilled to continue sharing her love of dance and giving back to the studio that helped shape her journey.