Holiday Jam Winter Intensive

January 8–10, 2027

Join Water Street Dance Milwaukee for our 6th Annual Holiday Jam, a three-day winter intensive created for the aspiring professional dancer.

Holiday Jam is an immersive training experience designed to challenge, inspire, and connect dancers through high-level classes, choreography, performances, and conversations with working artists. Throughout the weekend, dancers will have the opportunity to train alongside emerging and established voices in the dance industry while gaining insight into what it takes to pursue a professional career.

Your Holiday Jam Experience Includes

• 3 days of Classes

• 8 guest choreographers and artists

• 2 live performances

• Artist Q&A

• Opportunities to connect with working professional dancers and choreographers

• An inside  look at the professional dance industry

• Exposure to multiple styles and movement perspectives

What Style of Classes?

From contemporary and commercial styles to movement rooted in hip-hop and today’s evolving dance culture, Holiday Jam offers a diverse training experience designed to push dancers outside their comfort zones and expand their movement vocabulary.

2027 Guest Choreographers & Artists

Nia Davis — Visceral Dance Chicago Rehearsal Assistant
Dakayla Wilson — So You Think You Can Dance Finalist
Kaliana Medlock — Visceral Dance Chicago Rehearsal Assistant
Andrew Cribbett — Detroit Metropolitan Dance Project Artistic Assistant
Kate Alava — Water Street Dance Milwaukee Artistic Assistant
Matt Pumanes — Founder, Puzzle League
Morgan Williams — Founder & Artistic Director, Water Street Dance Milwaukee

More than just a weekend of classes, Holiday Jam is an opportunity to train, perform, connect, and gain a deeper understanding of the professional dance industry.

Come Train. Connect. Create.