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Dance Camps
For the child looking to immerse themselves in dance while school is out, dance camps with CDT offer a fun and fulfilling way to make friends, improve their skills, and get moving! Scroll below for full FAQs and Pricing!
Summer Camps 2025:
Our Summer Camp Program will begin on June 2nd and run through August 8th 2025. Enrollment opens on February 14th and is on a first come first serve basis. Please enroll quickly as our camps do fill fast!
Scroll below the schedule for FAQ , Camp Descriptions , pricing, and enrollment information.
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Pricing
Morning Camps:
9 am - 12 pm
1/2 day, 5 days a week, 1 week.
$190**
Afternoon Camps:
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1/2 day, 5 days a week, 1 week.
$190**
All Day Camp*:
9 am - 3:30 pm
Full day, 5 days a week, 1 week. Includes early drop off and lunch care.
$375**
Extra Care
Early Drop-Off: 8:30 am ​
​Lunch Care: 12-12:30pm
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$35/week for 1/2 Day enrolees
Included for Full Day enrollees​​​
**Camp enrollment is also subject to our $25.00 Annual Registration Fee per family. The fee is waived for the Summer Session if your family paid a registration fee in the previous Fall/Spring Session.
Camp Descriptions:
1A - Garden ~
If you have ever set foot in our studio, you will understand how immersive this garden camp will be! In keeping with the theme, your dancer will partake in story dances such as the famous “Garden of Flowers” and “Lifecycle of a Butterfly,” They will also do ballet with Mr. Bee, fly indoor kites, and more. They will make daily garden-centric crafts, and learn themed choreography for their Friday show.
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1B - Fairies ~
Fairies are a passionate interest with many of our dancers. Being a dance studio, we happen to have many books, activities and props that can lean into a fairy theme! Think wings, tutus, wands, and flower crowns. With themed crafts, dances and activities, dancers in this camp will feel truly magical.
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2A - Circus ~
Camp this week will teach your dancer some basic circus skills, from our resident professionally trained Circus and Acro teacher, Ms. Lindsey! Come prepared for tumbling, juggling, balance beams and more.
2B - Acro ~
If you have ever seen one of our recitals, you will know how Acro combines acrobatics, strength, and intricate choreography. Your dancer will learn strength-building techniques, how to rely on peers, make human structures and shapes, and do basic tumbling. See class description for special dress code.
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3A - Around the World ~
At the heart of our studio is the mission to teach and learn dance from other places in the world. In this camp, your dancer will learn basic folk dances from Germany and the US, read books about dance from other places, and learn theme-related choreography.
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3B - Cultural Dances ~
Similar to “Around the World”, this camp will focus on the cultural dances and dance styles from other countries in the world, with a focus of learning and replicating those various styles. Examples include Polynesian dance, Salsa, KPOP, and more complex folk dances from Germany, Denmark, and beyond. Guest teachers may join some days to teach specific styles.
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4A - Holidays ~
When you hear “holidays”, the image that first comes to mind is usually snow and Christmas trees. Dancers this week will learn about different holidays beyond the “holiday season” and their meanings. At the Friday show, you may see a 4th of July dance, a Thanksgiving dance, or even a Mother’s Day dance!
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4B - Nutcracker Ballet ~
As a dancer, having no knowledge of the Nutcracker ballet is akin to a classical musician never having heard of Beethoven. As a long and vibrant ballet, dancers this week will learn of the story, characters, and music of this famous show. Even though it is famously known as the Nutcracker BALLET, many different variations have appeared over time. Dancers may also learn Nutcracker pieces in styles such as tap, hip hop, and modern.
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5A - Rainbow ~
There are many different colors in this world! Whether it be dancing with our rainbow ribbons/scarves/rings/etc., creating colorful crafts each day, or reading books on the colors of nature, cities and the people in them, expect this to be a week of many different hues.
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5B - Cheer ~
Did you know that in addition to the poms and the flips, a big part of cheerleading is choreography? Dances this week will practice the skills necessary in cheerleading in addition to learning chants and using poms – such as flexibility, turns, kicks, leaps and stage presence.
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6A - Totally Not Disney ~
Since this camp is in no way related to the Magic Kingdom for copyright reasons, we will of course not be listening to music from unnamed family-favorite movies, books and TV shows. Our inspirations will be both old and new – from Snow Bite to the famous Elsa in Thawing and Marvel superbaddies.
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6B - Broadway Tap/Jazz ~
Dancers in this camp will learn tap and jazz techniques and choreography in a style that is commonly seen in musicals set to music from some recognizable favorites.
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7A - Jungle ~
Monkeys, tigers, birds of paradise and expeditions, this week will be full of the unknown! Styles may include hip hop and jazz.
7B - Hip Hop ~
Learn the basics of hip hop in this camp! Learn rhythm, breakdancing, freestyling, and gain confidence in your own personality through movement! Dancers will learn a broad overview of hip hop skills, learn dances to age-appropriate music, and will be encouraged to root for others as well as themselves.
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8A - Love ~
While this seems pretty self-explanatory, remember that there are many different forms of love, and this camp will explore many of them – such as love for parents, friends, pets, and objects. Dancers will learn age-appropriate choreography, and have daily crafts centered around the theme of love.
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8B - Cheer ~
Did you know that in addition to the poms and the flips, a big part of cheerleading is choreography? Dances this week will practice the skills necessary in cheerleading in addition to learning chants and using poms – such as flexibility, turns, kicks, leaps and stage presence.
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9A - Under the Sea ~
Dive under the waves with us to learn about marine animals, imitate these and the movements of the waves, and read and act out stories of life under the sea. Swimsuits are not necessary.
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9B - Improv/Contemporary ~
The art of improvisation is one of self-expression through movement, and in being comfortable in your own skin. Contemporary dance incorporates styles of modern, ballet, and jazz, and often contains elements of improvisation. In this camp, dancers will be taught different phrases and techniques through contemporary that they can then use in their own creations.
10A - Fairytale ~
This week will be full of make-believe, story dancing, pretend play through dance, and famous fairytales that your dancers know and love. Dances will have a fairytale theme, and not just princes and princesses – our teachers like to think outside the box!
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10B - Ballet ~
Ballet is a classic art form that has been practiced for hundreds of years, and combines artistry, precision, storytelling and theatrics. Dancers will learn basic ballet technique at an age-appropriate level, and learn about different types of ballets, ballet history, and act out famous ballets.
Summer Dance Camp FAQ:
What are Dance Camps?
Dance camps are a fun way for dancers to learn and play for 15 consecutive hours. Throughout the week, they learn 4-6 dances which are presented at the end of the week to families. Each camp is 5 days long, follows a specific theme, has a daily unique craft, and presents a mini show. For 2024, we are offering camps for two different age brackets; 4-9 yrs and 5.5 or 6-11 yrs.
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Who can do Dance Camps?
Our camps are for ages 4-9 and 6-11, with one week exception that is ages 5-11. We try to not have too large an age gap between our students so that they can explore dance at an appropriate level. Students do not need previous experience or dance exposure to enroll. Friend groups are welcome!
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What is the difference between the younger and older camps?
Our younger (4-9yrs) camps focus more time on creative activities, story creation and dancing, and prop dancing. Each day follows the same format: dance, snack, story, dance, craft, cool down. Themes are usually centered around a place or character that is easy to visualize for young children. For example, in “Fairytale” camp (week 9), the dancers will read and act out various fairy tales, embody common themes and characters found in fairytales, complete fairytale-related crafts, and present fairytale-themed dances in their show.
Our older (5/6-11yrs) camps focus much more time on technique, which usually relates to the theme of the camp. For example, camps like “Broadway” will focus on types of dance that are common in the theatre world — such as tap and jazz. Each day the dancers would focus exclusively on those styles. It is a great opportunity for dancers who want to refine their technique in a specific style, with 5 days of consecutive movement. This is also a great way for dancers to try a type of dance that is new to them and come away with enough technique and/or vocabulary to feel comfortable taking that type of dance class in the future! Similar to the younger camps, each day will follow a specific schedule: dance, snack, dance, craft.
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Can my child take both morning and afternoon camp at once?
Yes! If your child falls in both age brackets for that week, we have the option of full-day camps. They are required to pack a sack lunch each day in addition to their snack, which they would eat between the camps during lunch/rest time. As our themes are unique to each camp, there will not be overlap in activities.
Do you offer before/after care?
Yes, for an additional fee we can accept students half an hour before the morning camp begins, or the lunch period between camps can be added on. We do not offer after care for summer camps, because our classes begin after camp concludes.
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What does my child need to bring every day?
A snack (2 if doing full-day), a lunch (if applicable), and a water bottle.
What does my child need to wear?
Comfortable clothes that are easy to move in and socks or dance shoes.
See www.CDT.dance/attire for info on our dress code.
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​When should I register?
We recommend you register right away as our camps fill quickly. Please click here to register!
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What if I have to cancel? What is your Camp Refund Policy?
We understand that holiday plans change! Unfortunately, late changes to your plans often mean that other dancers who wanted to join already have other plans too. Cancelling your enrollment close to the start of camp usually results in that spot not being filled, therefore we have the following policy for cancelling your enrollment of camp:
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If you cancel your enrollment up to 2 weeks before a camp begins, CDT will retain a $50 administration fee and credit or refund you the remainder of your balance paid. Registration Fees will not be refunded.
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If you cancel your enrollment with less than 2 weeks before a camp begins, CDT will retain 50% of the payment and credit or refund you the remainder of your balance paid.
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Once a camp begins, we offer no refunds or credits.
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A credit to your account can be used for another camp or class within the family either in the summer or through the following 10 month dance year. After that, the credit will expire.
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