The NMU Wildcat Performing Arts Academy offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and exposure in various arts disciplines such as dance, acting, vocal training, and theatre production. By providing a nurturing environment for artistic development, we aim to equip students with the skills and confidence necessary for success in the performing arts and beyond.
This program is a great opportunity for anyone who is going into musical theatre or those who want to go into a collegiate dance program. --- In more terms/make better.
Musical Theatre Summer Intensive
A Stage Is Waiting For You!
This transformative program offers a diverse range of classes including musical theatre dance styles, choreography, acting, stage movement, and voice work which will culminate in a final performance showcase. You'll also get the chance to participate in exciting local activities throughout the week!
Dates: June 14-28, 2026
Location: Northern Michigan University - 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Age: Students 8th-12th Grade
Registration Fee: $2,250
Dance Summer Intensive
Rise to the challenge!
This transformative program offers a diverse range of classes including ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, contemporary, hip-hop, composition, choreography/repertoire, conditioning, injury prevention and treatment which will culminate in a guest performance in the North Coast Dance Festival and a final performance showcase! This intensive is designed for the intermediate-advanced-level dancer.
You'll also get the chance to participate in exciting local activities throughout the week!
Dates: June 14-28, 2026
Location: Northern Michigan University - 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Age: Students 8th-12th Grade
Registration Fee: $2,250
Production & Design Summer Intensive
Endless Opportunities!
At this intensive participants will dive into the thrilling world of theatrical design and production with hands-on workshops led by seasoned professionals. Ignite your creativity through costume, sound, hair & make-up, lighting, properties, and set design. Don't miss your chance to shine – enroll in the Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Intensive and embark on a journey that will fuel your passion for theatre and leave you with memories to last a lifetime!
Dates: June 21-28, 2026
Location: Northern Michigan University - 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Age: Students 8th-12th Grade
Registration Fee: $1,450
Some of the programming offered throughout the year:
- Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Intensive workshops and classes geared toward middle and high school students*
- These opportunities will have varying time commitments, from an hour long class to classes spanning a full day or full weekends as well as week-long intensive experiences.
- NMU TD Kids Pre-performance workshops geared toward youth ages 12 and younger
- An opportunity to engage with the company prior to the show, immersing yourself in the world of theater, dance, and music through interactive activities!
- Education Expeditions (School Outreach/Run-Outs)
- WPAA comes to your community: school, library, community center, theatre, find a space for us to join you!
- Doing a performance of a dance or theatre work with our students
- Providing 2-6 workshops encompassing theatre arts: dance, movement, voice, acting, production and more!
- Workshops can host up to 30 students per classroom/space
- WPAA comes to your community: school, library, community center, theatre, find a space for us to join you!
- Talk-back opportunities after select NMU Theatre and Dance productions
- Enjoy an after performance Q&A with the company and get to know the ins and outs of what went into a production!
Questions?
Email us at wpaa@nmu.edu