2025 Summer Programs

July 7th - 11th

ENTERING GRADES 4-8

9:30 - 4:00

Join us to kick off the summer with a fun balance of dance, community-building, and creativity! Based off of one of our most popular programs (Summer Send-Off), students will participate in:

• A warm up or welcome activity, 

• Ballet class

• Crafting/Creating 

• Team-building activities & games

• Choreographing

• Video-making

All students are paired with interns so each child has a mentor and point-person from day 1.

Ages 10+

July 14th - July 18tth

9:30-4:00

This program is tailored towards students who are looking to refine their technique and spend dedicated time working on the fundamentals of ballet. Students will work to refine:

• Core ballet essentials (posture, alignment, precision) for barre and center work

• Strength and flexibility through targeted exercises

• Focus on performance quality and artistry

• Individualized and semi-private mini-sessions to set personalized goals

This program is appropriate for dancers who have recently started ballet, or are looking for a program focusing on quality over quantity. Emphasis will be put on proper ballet technique over complexity of content.

July 12st - 25th

Ages 3-12

**Students age 3-6 are paired with older students aged 7-12 in a buddy system.

The morning program uses a rotating, grouped schedule. For example, the older group may do a craft while the younger group does ballet class, then swap. A typical morning includes performance-themed activities:

• Welcome activity & movement/warm-up

• Games

• Ballet class

• Crafting / Creating

• Mentor Time (younger students are paired with older students to work on basic skills)

• Snack & stories

12:00-4:00

Students work together to design a collaborative performance. A typical afternoon includes activities and themes like:

• Stagecraft and performance

• Vocal techniques

• Script-writing

• Choreography

• Story & character development

• Group work & collaboration skills

• Set building

Ages 10=

August 4th - 8th

9:30 - 4:00

This program is designed for the advanced and emerging-advanced dancers. For details regarding program criteria, please visit our program descriptions at Preparatory & Pre-Professional Tracks — L'Ecole de Ballet

typical day includes:

• Welcome & gentle warm-up

• Ballet class

• Targeted stretch & strength

• Variations

• Pointe or pre-pointe

• Focused “deep dives” on various different ballet methodologies and styles

• Individual feedback with high expectations of working towards improvement

Ages 12+

August 11th - 14th

Daily times vary based on scheduled activities

• Boda Borg

• Beach Day

• Aerial Yoga

• Lock-in sleepover

• Crafting & games

• Informational sessions with our Athletic Trainer, Amanda Donahue

Join us in sending off the Summer with our most popular program! Past summers have included activities and field trips like:

• Boda Borg

• Beach Day

• Aerial Yoga

• Lock-in sleepover

• Crafting & games

• Informational sessions with our Athletic Trainer, Amanda Donahue

Field trips and activities are selected depending upon the number of participants. We recommend registering ASAP to secure a spot.

Ages 12-18

Must attend at least 3 weeks but enrollment covers all 6!

Private/Semi private lessons

This program is a great opportunity for our advanced dancers that wish to dance all summer and receive teacher training experience.

Interns - Ages 11-15

This unique Intern Opportunity will focus on learning leadership skills and developing relationship-building skills while assisting the instructor with the day-to-day aspects of running the programs. Students will attend at least 3 weeks of our summer programs, participate in coaching and preparation sessions before the day starts, and get feedback along the way, including consult times with a licensed teacher.

• Take ownership and responsibility of the space (like cleaning, letting people know when we need soap, etc)

• Work with assigned 'buddies' to make sure they take snack/lunch breaks, bathroom runs, pack up help and in-class support

• Assisting with crafts/activities and taking on the setup/clean up

Trainee- Ages 14+

Our new trainee program is designed to build on our more advanced dancers' leadership skills and provide opportunities to expand their skill sets around teaching and the importance of planning. Trainees will get an individualized summer plan feedback.

• Work with summer instructors to co-teach or teach some classes on their own for the younger student programs

• Design lesson plan/ build a teacher binder with the LDB team

• Give input on activities to help create fun and engaging summer programs

• Participate in private classes and take advantage of assessment options

NEW: Studio Squad

Ages 14+

ove being at the studio and being a part of the community? Join our Studio Squad this Summer and help us keep things running smoothly! This program is perfect for teens who love being at the studio and helping us shine! You would:

• Be part of the action: help with arrival and pickup for kids

• Help with set-design and planning

• Help with activity set-up and cleanup

• Help with scheduling and schedule shifts

• Gain leadership skills

• Earn community service hours

• Choose your schedule! (ex: MWF, mornings, afternoons, etc)