August 7th - 8th, 2026 Rotary Centre for the Performing Arts Kelowna, BC
About Okanagan Summer Intensive
Our Mission
The Okanagan Summer Intensive was created to give dancers meaningful summer training.
This two-day experience focuses on strong technique, creative exploration, and confidence-building in a supportive, encouraging environment. Our goal is for dancers to leave feeling challenged, inspired, and excited about their growth!
Classes are intentionally designed to balance structured technique with artistry and mindset work. Dancers are guided through multiple styles, creative process sessions, and performance opportunities that support both technical development and personal confidence.
This intensive is about more than just learning choreography — it’s about helping dancers understand how and why they move, and giving them tools they can take back into the studio and onto the stage.
Thoughtful training. Supportive mentorship. Real growth.
Dates: August 7–8, 2026
Location: Rotary Centre for the Performing Arts, Kelowna, BC
Meet The Faculty
Our Mission
Nicole Byfield
Dance Educator • Choreographer • Adjudicator
Nicole brings years of experience as a dance educator, choreographer, and adjudicator across Canada. She is known for her ability to connect with dancers, push them technically, and support their growth with clarity and care. Her teaching style emphasizes strong foundations, musicality, performance quality, and confidence, helping dancers not only improve their skills, but understand how to apply them in the studio and on stage.
Nicole is passionate about creating training environments where dancers feel encouraged, motivated, and proud of their progress.
Nate Fadear
Dance Educator • Performer • Choreographer
Nate brings dynamic energy, creativity, and professionalism into every class. With experience teaching and performing across a variety of styles, he challenges dancers to explore movement, performance, and artistry while maintaining strong technical standards.
Nate’s classes are engaging, structured, and inspiring, encouraging dancers to take risks, grow creatively, and build confidence in a supportive setting.
Together, Nicole and Nate create a balanced training experience that blends technique, creativity, and mentorship.
The Okanagan Summer Intensive Experience
Each day is thoughtfully structured to support dancers technically, creatively, and emotionally.
Technique-Driven Training
Dancers train in a variety of styles with an emphasis on strong foundations, musicality, and performance quality. Classes are designed to challenge dancers while meeting them where they are.
Creative Exploration
Through guided creative sessions, dancers are encouraged to explore movement, make choices, and develop their artistic voice in a supportive environment.
Mindset & Confidence Building
The intensive incorporates moments of reflection, goal setting, and mindset work to help dancers build confidence, resilience, and a healthy relationship with their training.
Age-Appropriate Grouping
Dancers are grouped by age and readiness to ensure an environment that feels both challenging and supportive. Instruction is tailored to meet the needs of each group.
Show & Share Opportunities
Parents are invited to watch dancers share the combinations and material they’ve worked on, giving dancers a chance to perform and celebrate their progress.
This is training designed to support the whole dancer, not just the steps.
Age Groups
Junior (Ages 9–12)
Teen/Senior (Ages 13–18)
Teen/Senior (Ages 13–18)
Designed for young dancers who are building strong foundations while exploring creativity and performance.
This group focuses on:
- Solid technical development
- Musicality and performance quality
- Confidence-building in a positive, encouraging environment
- Structured learning balanced with fun and energy
If your dancer is on the cusp of an age group
Designed for young dancers who are building strong foundations while exploring creativity and performance.
This group focuses on:
- Solid technical development
- Musicality and performance quality
- Confidence-building in a positive, encouraging environment
- Structured learning balanced with fun and energy
If your dancer is on the cusp of an age group and unsure where they best fit, feel free to reach out. We are happy to help guide placement.
Teen/Senior (Ages 13–18)
Teen/Senior (Ages 13–18)
Teen/Senior (Ages 13–18)
Created for dancers ready to deepen their technique, artistry, and mindset.
This group focuses on:
- Advanced technical refinement
- Creative process and performance presence
- Goal setting and personal growth
- Training that challenges while remaining supportive
Join the Okanagan Summer Intensive and EMPOWER YOUR DANCE JOURNEY!
The Okanagan Summer Intensive is a two-day dance training experience designed for dancers ages 9–18 who are ready to grow in a focused, supportive environment.
This intensive includes 12 hours of intentional training across multiple styles, creative exploration, mindset development, and performance opportunities. Dancers are grouped by age to ensure appropriate challenge, confidence building, and individualized attention.
Registration includes a full Friday evening session, a full Saturday of training, a Show & Share opportunity, and an official Okanagan Summer Intensive t-shirt.
By registering, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Liability Waiver.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 30 days or more before the intensive due to injury will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
We do not offer refunds for attendee-initiated cancellations but will happily provide you a credit to the following Summer intensive.
If a waitlist is in place and your dancer’s spot can be filled, a partial refund may be considered.
If your dancer is unable to attend due to illness or emergency, please contact Nicole (nicole@nicolebyfield.com) directly to discuss options.