Ballard Summer Dance Classes and Camps
Tuition for summer programs is upfront, with a one time fee. See our policies and procedures for more info! Please note the annual administrative fee is waived during the summer session.
NEW for the 2025 Summer Session, check out our awesome array of dance camps! Ages 3-6 year olds can come to our morning sessions Monday-Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 and ages 7+ get to attend from 12:00 to 4:00 Monday-Thursday! Camps are one week each.
Our weekly summer session runs for 8 weeks starting July 5th and ending August 28th.
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Pre-Dance: 2-3 Years Old
Tippy Toes for Toddlers and a caregiver
Great introductory dance class for Toddlers ages 2.5-3.5 and a caregiver! Learn class setting, musicality, listening skills, and creative movement! This is a great class to try before registering for our pre-dance classes throughout the year.
Pre-Dance: 3-5 years old
FAIRY FROLIC AGES 3-5
Welcome to our Fairy Frolic ballet dance class for 3-5 year olds! In this 8 week magical class, your little ones will be transported to a world of enchantment as they twirl, leap and flutter like graceful fairies.
Classes will begin with a warm-up, where dancers will stretch and move their bodies to get ready for dance. Warm-up’s may include simple exercises like bending, stretching, and jumping. Dancers will learn some basic ballet movements such as pliés, tendus, and relevés. These movements may be incorporated into a fun dance routine that is themed around fairies. Choreography will include lots of graceful, flowing movements just like real fairies! During the last class of the session, dancers may bring fairy wings or wands to use during the small performance for family and friends.
Overall, our Fairy Frolic ballet dance class is a magical and fun experience for 3-5 year olds who love fairies and dancing. It's a great way to introduce young children to the world of ballet and help them develop their coordination, balance, and creativity while having a great time. Ballet Shoes required.
Rock N’ TRoll AGES 3-5
Welcome to the Troll Summer Dance Class! This class is designed for kids who love to move, groove, and express themselves through dance. Our dance class is inspired by the popular movies, and features two styles of dance: Jazz and Creative Movement.
During our jazz portion, dancers will learn energetic and upbeat routines that will have them tapping their toes and clapping their hands. They will learn to improve their timing, rhythm, and coordination through fun and dynamic movements. With Creative Movement, campers will play games and use their imaginations. They will also explore storytelling through dance, as they learn to convey emotions and ideas through movement.
At the end of the week, our dancers will put on a special showcase for their families and loved ones, where they will show off their newfound dance skills and creativity. We can't wait to see you there!
Jazz Shoes Required
HIPPITY HOP AGES 3-5
Welcome to our hip hop dance class for kids ages 3-5! Our class is designed to introduce young children to the exciting world of hip hop dance in a safe and supportive environment.
Throughout the 8 week class, our instructors will lead the dancers through a variety of fun and engaging activities that will help them learn the basic elements of hip hop dance, such as rhythm, coordination, and style. The children will also have the opportunity to express themselves creatively and develop their own unique dance moves.
Each class will begin with a warm-up session to get the dancers bodies moving and they will learn a dance routine, focusing on different hip hop styles and moves. They will also have the opportunity to practice their new skills and showcase their moves in a fun and supportive dance-off at the end of the session.
At our Hippity hop dance class, we prioritize creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where all children feel welcome and encouraged to express themselves creatively. Our goal is for each child to leave dance feeling confident in their abilities and excited to continue exploring the world of hip hop dance.
Join us for a Summer of fun, creativity, and hip hop dance! Shoes Required: Clean non marking sneakers.
MERMAID MEDLEY AGES 3-5
Welcome to our Mermaid Dance Class, specially designed for young dancers aged 3-5! In this magical class, your little ones will explore the enchanting world of mermaids through ballet and contemporary dance.
Our instructors will guide dancers through a series of fun and engaging activities that capture the spirit of mermaids. Through ballet, the young dancers will learn to move with grace and elegance, just like mermaids. They will be introduced to the basic ballet positions and movements, all while exploring the magical underwater world of mermaids.
With contemporary dance, dancers will learn to express themselves through creative and innovative movements inspired by the ocean and the world of mermaids. Mermaid Medley is designed to be fun and engaging, dancers will have the opportunity to engage in imaginative play, story-telling, and creative movement exercises that foster their creativity and imagination. They will also have the chance to work on basic dance skills such as rhythm, coordination, and musicality.
Mermaid Dance Class is the perfect opportunity for young dancers to explore their creativity and develop a love of dance in a fun and supportive environment. So come and join us on this magical underwater adventure and let your little ones experience the wonder of mermaid dance! Ballet Shoes Required.
Bark in the Park, a Big Blue Adventure Camp
It’s time to emBARK on a ju-BLUE-ant adventure with your favorite pup pals! Step into Big Blue Adventure Park, where dancers jump, spin, and groove through a world of imaginative play and dance, earning carnival tickets for every barkworthy game and dance challenge. Once they’ve collected enough tickets, they’ll celebrate in the Big Blue PAWformance Parade—a high-energy showcase of their new moves! This fun-filled ballet, tap, and creative movement camp is PAWfect for Bluey fans and features PAWsome dance moves along with PAWsitive lessons in kindness, teamwork, and sharing. Get ready for a BLUEtiful week of non-stop fun, laughs, and friendships!
Fancy Cloud Face-Off Hip Hop Camp
Yo! This fun + lively hip hop camp for little ones involves a journey down Rainbow Sparkle Street to the land of FancyCloud for the Hip-Hop Fancy Cloud Face-Off! Your high-energy dancers will love the funky moves and hip hop grooves (all age appropriate, of course!) as they enjoy nonstop movement and full-out fun with their crew Sugarbeam Unicorn, Boom Box Bunny and DJ Dino! Join us for fast-paced fun and super fly FancyCloud crafts!
The Wonderful, Whimsical Woodlands Fairy Waltz Camp
Your tiny dancer will flutter along the pixie path through the Whimsical Woodlands Forest as a ballerina fairy in this twinkling ballet camp! On the way to the magical waltz, dancers will focus on ballet basics and creative movement as well as imaginative activities performed with the friends they meet on this enchanted journey! This fanciful camp is full of fairy dancing, forest friends, glittery crafts, and so much more!
Pre Dance: 4-6 Years Old
FAIRYTALE BALLET AGES 4-6
Welcome to our enchanting ballet class with a fairytale theme! This 8 week-long class is perfect for kids who love ballet and fairytales.
Over the summer, dancers will immerse themselves in different fairytales, with ballet as the centerpiece. They will learn ballet movements and choreography that will help them tell the stories in a magical and expressive way. For example, if the theme is "Cinderella," they may learn movements that mimic the sweeping motions of a broom or the graceful twirls of a ball gown. As they learn the movements, the dancers will begin to tell the story of the fairytale through their bodies and expressions.
At the end of the session, the dancers will have the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in a short performance. Families and friends will be invited to watch as they perform their ballet routine. The performance will be a celebration of all that they have learned and a chance for them to show off their newfound ballet skills and creativity.
Overall, our ballet class with a fairytale theme is a wonderful way for children to explore their love of ballet and fairytales in a fun and engaging environment. They will learn new skills, make new friends, and create lasting memories as they dance their way through a magical world of enchantment. Ballet Shoes Required.
NINJA ACRO AGES 4-6
Welcome to our Ninja Acro class for kids ages 4-6! In this high-energy class, dancer will have the opportunity to learn exciting tumbling and hip hop movements that are inspired by the agility and acrobatic skills of ninja warriors.
Dancers will be introduced to some basic hip hop movements such as popping, locking, isolations, and coffee grinders. They will learn how to combine these movements with basic tumbling skills to create a unique and dynamic dance routine that showcases their agility, strength, and coordination.
Throughout the summer, the dancers will also be encouraged to use their imaginations and pretend they are ninja warriors as they move and groove. The instructor may even introduce some ninja-inspired challenges and obstacles, such as jumping over cones, and crawling through tunnels.
In addition to physical skills, the dancers will also learn important values such as discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. They will be encouraged to support one another as they learn new skills and face new challenges.
Overall, our Ninja Acro class is a fun and exciting way for dancers to develop their tumbling and hip hop skills while also unleashing their inner ninja warrior. It's a great way to build confidence, coordination, and physical fitness while having a blast meeting new friends. Class culminates in a fun mini performance for parents during the last class! Shoes Required: Clean non marking sneakers.
Beginners Ages 6 and up:
MERMAID MEDLEY: AGES 6 AND UP
Welcome to our Mermaid themed dance class, where ballet and contemporary dance come together to create a magical underwater experience!
In this class, dancers will explore the grace and fluidity of mermaids through ballet and contemporary dance styles. Each day, our experienced instructors will guide the dancers through a series of warm-ups, technique drills, and choreography that captures the essence of these mystical creatures.
Through ballet, dancers will learn to embody the elegance and poise of mermaids, with movements inspired by the gentle sway of seaweed and the graceful glide of ocean waves. They will work on perfecting their posture, balance, and control, while also learning the vocabulary and techniques unique to classical ballet.
With contemporary dance, dancers will explore the more fluid and free-flowing movements that capture the essence of the ocean. With movements inspired by the ebb and flow of the tide and the rhythm of underwater currents, dancers will learn to express themselves through creative, innovative choreography that embraces their individuality and creativity.
Whether you are a returning dancer, or just starting out, our Mermaid themed dance class is the perfect opportunity to develop your technique, explore your creativity, and have fun in a supportive and nurturing environment. So come and join us on this underwater adventure, and let your inner mermaid shine!
Required Shoes: Ballet shoes in any color.
Level 1-1A: Ages 7-12
BALLET LEVELS 1-1A
Keep up your skills over summer with our combined level ballet class. Stay flexible, work on strength, and make new friends in this 8 week session! Class culminates with a short performance for parents on the last day!
JAZZ LEVELS 1-1A
Keep up your skills over summer with our combined level Jazz! Come push yourself, and see what you can accomplish in this 8 week session! Class culminates with a short performance for parents on the last day! Jazz Shoes Required.
HIP HOP 1-1A
Have fun and stay active with our Hip Hop levels 1 and 1A summer class! Class culminates in a performance for family and friends on the last day! Clean non marking sneakers required.
CONTEMPORARY LEVELS 1-1A
Keep up your skills over summer with our combined level Contemporary class. Explore movement and learn new techniques in this 8 week session! Better when combined with a Jazz or Ballet class. Class culminates with a short performance for family and friends on the last day!
TAP LEVELS 1-A
Keep up your skills over summer with our combined level Tap class. Our 8 week summer session is a great way to try Tap before committing to the full season. Better when combined with a Jazz or Contemporary class. Class culminates with a short performance for parents on the last day! Tap shoes required.
TROUPE TECHNIQUE
Explore multiple genres of dance including Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and and Hip Hop, with an emphasis on Technique, skills, tricks, and flexibility. For new potential Performance Troupe members to see what its all about, and for current Troupe students to improve and grow. Students should bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes, clean hip hop sneakers, and be prepared to dance barefoot as well. Sign up for one day, or both!
In my sparkle era Camp
Drop everything now because this iconic dance camp is SPARKLING! If you love to dance, sing (karaoke) and perform with your dance besties, you will have a blast shaking it off as you launch into an era of fearless fun and fame! The glitter and glam will be off the charts, and your jazz and hip hop dancing will never go out of style! Are you ready for it? Baby, just say yes to this bejeweled summer fun, and get ready to make the whole place shimmer!
Movie Magic - Marquee Mix Up Camp
Cue the paparazzi and get ready to shine like a star in Marquee Mix-Up: Movie Magic! Dancers will explore the magic of our fave movie musicals: The Greatest Showman, Newsies, Grease, Mary Poppins, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, while learning musical theater, jazz, and hip hop! Your dancing movie stars will create their own sets and props to prepare for their big premiere where they will walk the red carpet and showcase a fabulous performance from each of these movie musicals! Dancers will also shine on the big screen when they star in their very own mini-movie featuring their magical dance moves!
Pink Bubbles and Emerald Energy - A Wickedly Good Time Camp
This camp will defy all expectations of fun with pink bubbles, emerald energy, and spellbinding surprises that are sure to be POPULAR for any Wicked fan! Get ready for a spirited adventure filled with friendship, teamwork, and dance, all leading to a magical finale at the Pink Bubbles & Emerald Energy Musical Revue! But before they can shine on stage, dancers will attend W.I.C.K.E.D. University (The Wow Institute & College of Kooky Eccentric Design), where they’ll team up to earn enchanting badges for their Besties Bubble Book. Through captivating dance challenges and Oz-some craft creations, this jazz and hip hop camp with a musical theater twist will cast a Wickedly Good spell of creativity, sprinkled with the magic of friendship!
Advanced Classes
(Previous Dance Experience)
TROUPE TECHNIQUE
Explore multiple genres of dance including Jazz, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and and Hip Hop, with an emphasis on Technique, skills, tricks, and flexibility. For new potential Performance Troupe members to see what its all about, and for current Troupe students to improve and grow. Students should bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes, clean hip hop sneakers, and be prepared to dance barefoot as well. Register for both days or just one!
Ballet 2-3 and PRE-POINTE (AT BALLARD studio)
Our introductory pre-pointe’ class is designed for older, experienced dance students who are looking to move into pointe’ work. Focus on feet strength, ankle strength, and the proper technique necessary for successful pointe work in the future. Class will be taught in traditional ballet slippers unless pre approved/tested by instructors. Must call or email to enroll. Class meets once a week for an hour and 15 minutes.
Contemporary levels 2-3
Continue exploring movement, honing technique, and keeping your skills up in this advanced Contemporary class for levels 2 and 3. Class meets once a week for an hour and 15 minutes.
JAZZ LEVELS 2-3 (AT BALLARD studio)
Continue your skills and technique over the summer in this advanced Jazz class for levels 2 and 3. Class meets once a week for an hour and 15 minutes.
adult ballet
Keep up with your flexibility and skills over the summer in this 8 week session!