The Nantucket Dive Into Dance Intensive from Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2, offers an unforgettable blend of artistic growth and summer fun for youth aged 8-18 during the week preceding the 2026 Nantucket Dance Festival. Dancers can participate in a full-week dance residency highlighting multiple dance styles or opt for drop-in workshops if they are unable to commit to the entire week.
This is a rare island opportunity to train with world-class instructors! Laura Kaufman & Robenson Mathurin will lead students through the week in styles that span ballet, theater, Haitian, modern and jazz. Kaufman is a versatile dancer and teacher and thrives on being immersed in many aspects of the dance world. She is currently dancing at The Metropolitan Opera, and she is co-director of Woman in Motion, a project-based dance company in NYC. Mathurin is a New York-based dance artist performing, choreographing, and teaching Haitian Folklore, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, and Afro-based dance styles. He worked as a principal dancer in the international Compagnie de Danse Jean Rene Delsoin, and he created the platform Robenson Dance & Fitness to support better health and dance training.
This Intensive goes beyond basic classes to provide students with the experience of bringing a production to life alongside professional dancers in a supportive learning environment. Dancers will be part of a final performance on the Nantucket Performing Arts Center stage for a live audience of family and friends.
Though previous dance experience is suggested, it is not required for Dive into Dance. And all students are able to apply for scholarship funds, so every child who wants to dance has the opportunity to participate. Details and registration can be found at nantucketdancefestival.org/dive-into-dance Starting July 7, the 2026 Nantucket Dance Festival (July 6-12) is offering classes and dance events across the island. Discover all the festival fun by visiting NantucketDanceFestival.org