“Where Culture Shapes Champions.”
2026 Expansion Series
In 2026, ILD expands into 12 powerhouse cities — each selected for its cultural imprint, its influence on American history, and its undeniable role in shaping the evolution of dance. Every stop honors the community, the artistry, and the innovators who have defined movement for generations.
Our Expansion Series unfolds across 2 powerful days with curated experiences for dancers, teachers & parents led by award winning industry professionals to prepare for the professional dance world and the upcoming competition season through holistic rigor.
The weekend is infused with catering from local community restaurants that highlight the city's authentic flavor and cultural richness.
Day 1 delivers elite training with award‑winning industry professionals through classes, workshops, mastermind labs, and an audition prep class & performance lab.
Day 2 ignites with a high‑energy competition capped at 500 routines, culminating in an electrifying dance battle where dancers go head‑to‑head for the city title.
ILD’s Rapid Feedback Experience gives your dancers what competitions rarely do: engaged coaching, actionable corrections, and real growth. Our Faculty scores your routine, pinpoints the details that impact your results, and provides clear direction on exactly what to fix and how to improve, offering direct insight into winning‑routine criteria and strengthening your competitive edge long before you step on stage.
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Great Falls, MT
MAY 30-31, 2026
CAMP ILD
PITTSBURGH, PA
ILD Great Falls brings a spirit of strength, artistry, and frontier creativity to the ILD Expansion Series, shaped by its deep Indigenous roots and rugged Montana heritage.
CAMP (ILD) is a one-week, immersive dance intensive taught by award winning industry professionals to prepare dancers for the professional dance world and the upcoming competition season through holistic rigor. *Ages 12 - 19
JULY 17 -25, 2026
2026 FALL INTENSIVE SERIES
The ILD Fall Intensive condenses the energy of our Expansion Series into a single, elite training day designed for dancers preparing for the upcoming season with intention, rigor, and artistry.
Each city experience is infused with catering from local community restaurants, celebrating authentic flavor and cultural richness.
St. LOUIS, MO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
HOUSTON, TX
OCTOBER 10, 2026
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