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Camps and Summer Intensive Programs

2012 Summer Camp Brochure

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. 

Pre-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.  Dancers must be 3 as of June 1st and be fully potty trained.

Alice in Wonderland
Session 1-June 11-15 taught by Victoria Dutton

Experience the journey as Alice follows the rabbit down the rabbit hole into a nonsense world of fun. She meets the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle, and the Mad Hatter, among a multitude of other characters in this fantastical story.

12 Dancing Princesses
Session 2-June 18-22 taught by Tonya Wibbenmeyer

In this fairy tale, twelve princesses wake up every morning to find their shoes are worn out and they are totally exhausted! A handsome suitor discovers that the princesses are enchanted, and that each night, in their sleep, they travel to a magical world to dance at a ball.

Harold and the Purple Crayon
Session 3-June 25-29 taught by Caroline Kuhl

One evening Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn't any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on. So he drew a path...And thus begins one of the most imaginative and enchanting adventures in all of children's books as Harold creates his world with his purple crayon.

We encourage you to create your own magic with a purple crayon and blank sheet of paper.

Fairy Tale Camp
Session 4-August 6-10 taught by Caroline Kuhl

Experience some of our favorite fairy tales as we journey once upon a time into a world of fairies, mermaids, and other magical and enchanted characters.

Download our favorite Fairy Tale activities: Rapunzel | Cinderella

Nutcracker
Session 5-August 13-17 taught by Caroline Kuhl

Enjoy your days with Clara as she journeys with her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sweets. Here she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and her cast of treats as they dance in celebration for Clara and her Nutcracker.


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. Dancers must be 5 as of June 1st.


Intensive Programs 8 and up

For the serious minded dancer, beginner through advanced levels. These 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.