Our DANCEcamp programs are designed for children at every level of dance education - from those with little or no training to those who have had multiple years of training.

In the summer, time permits us to introduce students to different facets in the arts. The various courses include music, dance history, creative expression, nutrition, crafts related to the arts, dance videos, hair and make-up for the stage and much more.

Storybook Dance Camp (3 & 4 year olds)
Session Dates: July 11 - 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm
A beginning program specifically geared towards the special needs of 3 & 4 year olds in utilizing free and controlled movement to begin your child's dance experience. Each day of camp students will participate in two 30 minute creative movement classes, storybook and movie time exploring the classical ballet based on Sleeping Beauty, and related craft and dress-up activities. Bring a healthy snack & beverage daily.
Dress Code: Solid light pink leotard; no attached skirts, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Hair secured in a ponytail or bun. No underwear.

 

Fantasy Pre-Ballet Camp (5 & 6 year olds)
Session Dates: July 18 - 22, 9:30pm - 12:00pm
A program for students ages 5-6 specifically designed to stimulate learning in a fun environment, all while boosting your child's self-confidence through the art of dance. Each day of camp students will participate in a 60 minute pre-ballet class, watch and explore the classical ballet based on Sleeping Beauty and complete related craft activities. Students will also learn about basic anatomy, health and nutrition, dance history and ballet vocabulary. Bring a healthy snack & beverage daily.
Dress Code: Solid light pink leotard; no attached skirts, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Hair secured in a ponytail or bun. No underwear.

 

"The Toy Store" Tap Camp (5 - 7 year olds)
Session Dates: July 11 - 15, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
A beginning tap program for students ages 5-7 specifically designed to develop motor coordination and rhythm through music and movement games to build towards tap dance basics. Each day of camp students will participate in two 30 minute tap classes, and tap and act out "The Toy Store" (when the owner of the toy store leaves, the toys come to life). Students will also watch and explore movies highlighting famous tap dancers throughout the decades, and complete related craft activities. Students will also learn about basic anatomy, health and nutrition, tap dance history and tap vocabulary. Bring a healthy snack and beverage daily.
Dress Code: Solid color leotard; pink, nude or black tights. Tan Mary Jane tap shoes. Hair secured in a ponytail or bun. Tight fitting black jazz capris optional.

 

Beginning/Intermediate Dance Intensive (7 - 12 year olds)
Session Dates: July 25 - 29, 9:00am - 2:30pm
A beginning dance program for students ages 7-9 specifically designed to develop motor coordination and rhythm through music and movement games to build towards Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Tap dance basics.
Each day students will participate in a Ballet, Jazz, Modern and Tap dance class, watch and explore the classical ballet Giselle and various Jazz, Modern and Tap Videos, and complete related craft activities. Students will also learn about basic anatomy, health and nutrition, dance history and dance vocabulary. Bring a healthy lunch and beverage daily.
Dress Code: Solid Color leotard - NO attached skirts. Pink or nude tights. Pink leather ballet shoes and black split sole slip on jazz boot. Hair secured in a bun. No rolled up tights.

 

Intermediate & Advanced Intermediate Dance Intensive (9 - 12)
Session Date: July 25 - 29, 9:00am - 4:00pm
An intermediate program for students ages 9-12 specifically designed to develop proper technique and its application in the continued development of rhythm, coordination, musicality and variation of style.
Each day students will participate in a Ballet, Jazz, Modern/Lyrical and Tap dance class, watch and explore the classical ballet Giselle, and various Jazz, Modern and Tap dance videos, and complete related craft activities. Students will also learn about basic anatomy, health and nutrition, dance history and dance vocabulary. Bring a healthy snack, lunch and beverage daily.
Dress Code: Loose fitting active wear - pants knee length or longer. Full sole sneakers only used for dance. Knee pads are recommended. Hair in ponytail or bun.

 

Evening Drop In Classes
Monday & Wednesday Evenings June 15 – July 20
(Classes will not be held Wednesday, June 22 or Monday, July 4)

Tentative Schedule:
4:30 – 6:00 Ballet V/VI
6:00 – 7:30 Adv. Modern/Jazz/Hip Hop/Lyrical/Conditioning/Pointe
6:00 – 7:30 Ballet III/IV
7:30 – 8:45 Int. Modern/Jazz/Hip Hop/Lyrical/Conditioning/Beg & Pre-Pointe

*Guest teachers, along with DDC Faculty, will be instructing drop-in classes. A final schedule for drop-ins will be posted June 1st.

BOYS ATTIRE: White T-shirt & black stretch shorts or black dance pants & black shoes as listed above.

*NOTE: All programs/classes will only be offered with a minimum enrollment of 8 students