Camps and Summer Intensive Programs

Celebrate summer with North Shore School of Dance!  All of our camps and intensive programs are held at our air-conditioned studios in Highland Park.

Click here to view a PDF about our Summer 2008 camps & workshops

Dance Camps for 3-5 year olds

Dancers will enjoy a mini-camp experience each day including a dance class, crafts, and games, based on the theme of their favorite ballet stories.  A snack is provided each day during camp for the dancers.  Dancers will get to know each theme’s story and characters through movement, books, and videos.  Dancers are encouraged to register for multiple sessions.  Three year olds must have turned three by June 1 and be fully potty trained.

Junior Camps for 5 – 7 year olds

This camp will include technique classes in Ballet, Modern, and Jazz as well as other fun activities such as history, choreography, and aspects of performance.  This camp is perfect for the dancer who wants to try different dance styles, while still having fun and improving their technique.

Workshops for ages 8 – 10 year olds and 10 – Teen

This workshop emphasizes Jazz and Hip Hop classes but also includes Modern technique and choreography. 

Intensive Program 10 – Teen

For the serious minded dancer, intermediate through advanced levels.  The programs are designed to improve the dancers’ skills and technique, and broaden the dancers’ knowledge of the basics.  They will gain experience that will enhance their discipline and self-esteem.

Each program includes daily technique classes in ballet, modern or jazz as well as choreography and specialty classes in history anatomy, stage make-up, and more.  Weekly specialty classes include pilates and lyrical jazz.  The Intensive Study Programs culminate into final performances, which includes professional choreography and student works.

Nutcracker Workshop ages 8 – Teen

This workshop offers ballet technique, choreography, variation and more to prepare you for your best Nutcracker Audition.