Starz Theater Company’s
Musical Theater Intensive
Young Performer Summit is Starz Theater Company’s signature three-day summer musical theater intensive designed to develop the whole performer.
Through focused training in acting, voice, and dance, students strengthen their technique, build performance confidence, and deepen their connection to ensemble. Every session is crafted to challenge performers at their level while supporting growth as an artist.
Led by an inspiring team of theater professionals, STC Creative Team members, and TPD/STC alumni, participants sharpen their skills, refine their storytelling, and take their passion for performing to the next level.
Young Performer Summit is built on the belief that growth as a performer and growth as a human being go hand-in-hand. YPS Students are challenged and championed every step of the way.
The intensive concludes with an onstage showcase for family and friends where each performer appears in up to four numbers.
Whether a student is seeking technical growth, performance experience, or connection within their theater community, YPS offers an exciting step forward in their training.
YPS 2026: Two Worlds, One Family
(in the style of Tarzan)
YPS Reflection from a Student
“This three-day intensive is such a powerful opportunity for young performers to develop their work ethic, creativity, and leadership skills. Being on the older end of the age range, I found myself carrying what I learned at YPS into school, work, and everyday life. Yes, it sharpens your ability to learn choreography and music on a deadline, but more importantly, it strengthens mental discipline. It teaches you to choose encouragement over frustration and to find joy in the moment instead of giving in to exhaustion.”
Young Performer Summit 2026
TWO WORLDS ONE FAMILY
Who: Performers ages 10-18. All experience levels welcome.
What: A 3-day Musical Theater Intensive presented by Turning Pointe Dance and Starz Theater Company. Focused training in acting, voice, and dance!
When: May 27-May 29, 2026
YPS Schedule:
Wednesday, May 27: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday, May 28: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday, May 29: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Family & Friends Showcase Performance: Friday, May 29 at 6:00 PM
Where:
Workshop Location:
Turning Pointe School of Dance, 5540 Library Lane., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Showcase Performance Location:
The Colorado Springs School
Space is limited!
Financial Investment
$225/Student. $15 discount applied for students who register between March 1-7.
Tuition includes a Young Performer Summit T-shirt.
$50 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration. Deposit is applied to total.
Space is limited and spots are in high demand
Registration for YPS Spotlight ‘26 will close on May 21, 2026
Starz Theater Company/YPS is a division of Turning Pointe School of Dance. To register for YPS, click the button below and set up a Turning Pointe Dance Family Account. When on the class page, click the drop down and select “Summer 2026”.
Small Teams - Big Connections
YPS welcomes all levels - from beginners to experienced performers! Our goal is for each student to feel challenged, but also inspired and supported. As part of registration, students will complete an experience form to help us place them on one of our four YPS Teams. Each team trains at its own level and works toward shared goals.
To encourage friendships and help students connect with instructors, team sizes are limited.
YPS Reflection from a Student
“YPS is one of my favorite experiences. I have been doing YPS for 4 years and I truly believe I am the performer I am because of it. There are so many different growing experiences no matter what level you are. You get to learn from incredible instructors with real world experiences. It is a whole weekend of doing what you love with the people you love. The staff is such a blessing in so many ways. Everyone is so encouraging and it is such a safe space to try new things and push yourself. I am forever grateful for the things I have learned and will continue to learn at YPS”