This summer, Charlotte Ballet will offer two dance camps for children ages 3-12. Students do not need dance experience to participate in summer camps. Students ages 3-6 can take part in week-long Storybook Camps and students ages 7-12 can enjoy a week-long, all day Summer Arts Dance Camp!
Storybook Camps
Ages 3-6
Favorite storybook tales come to life through dance, music, crafts and performance. Each week-long camp meets from 9 AM-noon, Monday through Friday. The week culminates with a fun performance on Friday.
Early Bird Discount: Enroll before April 15, 2016 to waive the $20 registration fee
Cinderella & The Prince
Ages 3-4
June 20-24
9 am – noon
$225 with $20 registration fee
Nutcracker and Clara
Ages 5-5
August 1-5
9 am- noon
$225 with $20 registration fee
Summer Arts Dance Camp
Ages 7-12
Summer Arts Dance Camp is an opportunity for dance enthusiasts ages 7-12 to explore various dance forms and choreography in a day camp experience. The week-long session is a fun, in-depth exploration of the dance arts and campers will venture on various field trips enjoying the rich culture of Charlotte. A performance will end the camp by sharing dances choreographed by campers and teaching artists.
Dates: Click to Register
Session 1: June 20-24
Session 2: June 27- July 1
Session 3: August 8-12
Session 4: August 15-19
Time: 9 AM-2 PM (Early drop off is available)
Location: Center for Dance
Supplies: Campers should bring lunch daily along with water bottle.
Dress Code: Campers should wear comfortable clothing.
Price: $200 (Price includes: fieldtrips, t-shirt and daily snacks)
Classes
Dance forms explored at Summer Arts Dance Camp include but not limited to:
Ballet basics – Campers will be introduced to ballet technique, balance, and strength.
Creative Movement – Campers will explore time, energy, body and space.
Jazz – Campers will be introduced to traditional movement in the jazz form.
Hip Hop – The focus will be on rhythm and syncopated movement and exploring the Hip Hop culture.
Musical Theatre – Campers will be able to discover acting, singing and dancing.
African – Campers will learn traditional forms from the western region of Africa.
Choreography – With the help of professional teaching artists, campers will create choreography inspired by Charlotte.
Costume Design – Students will be able to design and construct their own costume.
Field Trips
Campers will have the opportunity to venture out to Uptown cultural sites for field trips!
Extended Afternoon Excursion
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Time: 2–5 PM
Location: Center for Dance
Supplies: Campers will need to bring a bathing suit, towel, bag and water bottle
Dress Code: Campers should wear comfortable clothing.
Price: $290 (Price includes field trips to the Aquatic Center)
Details: Extended Afternoon Excursion complements activities campers have worked on during the day and includes daily activities, movement explorations and field trips to the Aquatic Center.
