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In addition to evening dance classes (to be posted soon), North Carolina Dance Institute offers a variety of summer performance workshops, intensives, and dance camps for children and teens of all levels. Registration began March 1, and payment is now due at the time of registration. Camp costs are shown for each camp, and the annual NCDI registration fee may apply. Refunds can be issued up to 2 weeks prior to the start of any camp, workshop, or intensive. Please fill out a Summer Registration Form and submit payment when registering. Our summer camps fill quickly - register early to reserve your spot!
Summer Showcase Intensive
Dance and Perform This Summer!
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The Summer Showcase Intensive is a two-week intensive summer dance camp that culminates in a live theatrical dance production. It is a smaller version of the Summer Dance Explosion. The Summer Showcase Intensive will include two original ballets and a montage of several Fosse pieces. NCDI staff including Kirstie and Caroline, and guest choreographer Grady Bowman, will lead the Intensive. It is a great performance opportunity for NCDI dancers and other dancers in our community. See photos from the 2004 Summer Dance Explosion. Acceptance is by audition only. Open auditions were Sunday, March 13, and Sunday, May 15. Students may still be accepted by private audition. Contact Kirstie for details.
Dance Auditions Sunday, March 13, and Sunday, May 15
5:00pm-6:00pm for dancers 9-12 yrs ,
6:00pm-7:00pm for dancers 13-17 yrs
Acceptance is by audition only. Dancers should be at an intermediate level of training and presently taking ballet. This audition is not for beginner dancers. Ballet training is required. Bring proper dance attire, leotard, tights, or jazz pants with ballet slippers and jazz shoes. Hair should be worn up or in a bun preferably. Please arrive promptly for audition.
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Summer Showcase Intensive
Time: June 6-17 (Mon-Fri) with performance Saturday, June 18
Dancers 9-12 yrs rehearse 9:00am-12:00pm Mon-Fri
Dancers 13-17 yrs rehearse 10:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri
Full day rehearsals Thu & Fri, June 16 & 17, 9:00am-3:30pm
Performance Saturday, June 18
Ages: 9-17 yrs
Level: Intermediate/Advanced (by audition only)
Instructors: Kirstie Tice, Caroline Krähe, Grady Bowman
Cost: $300
Summer Ballet Intensives
Summer Ballet Intensives are very popular at NCDI. The Classical Ballet Intensive with Max Baud is a concentrated program of three-hour technique classes. The Children’s Ballet Intensive will inspire the young dancer, and it culminates in a performance showcase for the parents at NCDI. Ballet Basics provides a great introduction or review of ballet fundamentals. Required attire includes leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Hair should be worn in a bun. NCDI encourages all students who wish to be in higher placement classes for the fall semester to participate in a ballet intensive. Ballet intensives are for the beginner to the serious minded ballet student and strive to develop the complete dancer. |
Classical Ballet Intensive with Carolina Ballet’s
Max Baud
The Classical Ballet Intensive is for the serious ballet student. One week of ballet fundamentals and exciting combinations fill this high-energy intensive. Max Baud, NCDI instructor and Carolina Ballet dancer, leads the intensive. Students should come prepared for a packed three hours of barre work, centre work and choreography. Please bring a healthy snack. Classical ballet attire is required (black leotard and pink tights), with hair worn in a bun.
Time: June 20- 24 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 11-16 yrs
Level: Intermediate/Advanced (3-4 yrs ballet experience required)
Instructors: Max Baud
Cost: $190
Children's Ballet Intensive
This fun ballet camp for children 5 to 8 yrs will cover ballet fundamentals and stagecraft exploration with stage make-up for children and costumes. Creative choreography based on a theme will be presented in a showcase for parents at NCDI. The performance will be held on Friday at 11:30am. Any color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers are required. Skirts are permitted. Please provide a mid-morning snack for your child.
Time: July 11-15 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-12:00pm
(early drop-off at 8:30am available)
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Level: Beginner (Minimal or no ballet experience required)
Instructors: Ms. Caroline Krähe
Cost: $180
Ballet Basics Intensive I
The Ballet Basics Intensive is a fun introduction to ballet basics in this one-week camp for students 8-11 yrs. This camp is perfect for the beginner who wants to learn ballet fundamentals and explore the wonderful world of ballet. An exploration of stage make-up and creating ballerina buns will be covered during this fun and fast paced intensive.
Time: July 11-15 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ages: 8-11 yrs
Level: Beginner (Minimal or no ballet experience required)
Instructors: Ms. Caroline Krähe
Cost: $130
Ballet Basics Intensive II
The Ballet Basics Intensive II is a fast-paced review of ballet fundamentals and proper body placement. Students will explore dance combinations that travel through space and learn choreography. This camp is designed for the student who has some knowledge of ballet fundamentals and wants to further their knowledge in a fast-paced week of study.
Time: July 11-15 (Mon-Fri) 12:00pm-2:00pm
Ages: 10-14 yrs
Level: Intermediate (1-2 yrs ballet experience required)
Instructors: Ms. Courtney Koch
Cost: $130
Pre-Pointe Primer
Get your feet ready for the fall semester! Our Pre-Pointe Primer takes the new pointe student through all the steps needed for starting pointe. A one-hour ballet class warms the body, and it is followed by a 45-minute barre only (on pointe) session. Pointe shoes are required and should be fitted properly and sewn before the Pre-Pointe Primer begins. Contact NCDI 2 weeks prior to camp with inquiries about pointe shoes. |
Pre-Pointe Primer
Time: July 11 - July 15 (Mon-Fri) 2:30pm-4:00pm
Ages: 11-14 yrs (NCDI Instructor approval required for Pre-Pointe Primer)
Level: Intermediate (2-3 yrs ballet experience required)
Instructors: Ms. Courtney Koch
Cost: $100
Choreography Workshop
Contemporary Modern
Learn new and exciting choreography and modern techniques in this fast-paced workshop with Ashley Lindsey from the North Carolina School of the Arts and NCDI modern instructors, Angella Foster and Willie Hinton. Ashley brings a wealth of exciting choreography from his studies at the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts and will cover current trends in modern techniques. Intense morning technique classes and choreography sessions culminate in a performance showcase at NCDI. Only 25 students will be accepted for this intensive workshop. |
Choreography Workshop
Time: July 5-8 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-12:00pm
(early drop-off at 8:30am available)
Ages: 12-16 yrs
Level: Intermediate/Advanced (2-4 yrs dance experience required)
Instructors: Angella Foster, Ashley Lindsey, Willie Hinton
Cost: $150
Kids and Teens Hip-Hop Camps
The coolest camp for your kid this summer! Learn the hot moves seen on TV and videos. NCDI hip-hop instructors Dywon and James lead these fun and funky camps. Due to popular demand, the intermediate Teens Hip-Hop Camp is held in the evenings.
“1, 2 Step” and get your kid registered. NCDI Hip-Hop camps sell out fast! Don't delay, sign up now. Only 30 students permitted. |
Kids Hip-Hop Camp
Time: June 27-July 1 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-11:00am
(early drop-off at 8:30am available)
Ages: 9-12 yrs (boys and girls)
Level: Beginner
Instructors: James Alsop and Tutu (assistant)
Cost: $130
Teens Hip-Hop Camp
(Great Prep Camp for Dance Team/Cheerleader Tryouts)
Time: July 25-29 (Mon-Fri) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 12-16 yrs
Level: Intermediate
(1-2 full years of formal dance training in Jazz or Hip-Hop)
Instructors: Dywon and Tutu (assistant)
Cost: $130
Rock-ette Boot Camp
Do you have what it takes to be a Rockette? The Rock-ette Boot Camp is designed to give the serious dancer an inside look at what it takes to be a Rockette. Learn intense tap routines and high-energy jazz dances with Ligon Arts Tapestry Ensemble Director and choreographer, Freddie-Lee Heath. Freddie-Lee will re-create Rockette style choreography with Broadway and rhythm tap sequences in this fast-paced one-week Rock-ette Boot Camp. |
Rock-ette Boot Camp
Time: July 18-22 (Mon-Fri) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 10-14 yrs
Level: Intermediate (2 years of tap required)
Instructors: Freddie-Lee Heath
Cost: $130
PlayDance Creative Arts Camps
North Carolina Dance Institute offers an imaginative and creative PlayDance Arts Camp for 3-5 yrs. Children will dance along with their favorite fairy tales and create dance-related artistic crafts. Each fun-filled day will consist of a 45-minute dance class, a creative reading snack break, and followed by the completion of their very own craft. All craft materials, costumes and snacks are supplied by NCDI. Pink leotards, skirts and leather ballet slippers are required for PlayDance Creative Arts Camp. Tights are not required during the summer months. This is an inspiring summer camp experience for the budding young artist who loves to dance! Only 10 students permitted. |
PlayDance Creative Arts Camp I
Time: June 27-July 1 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-11:00am
Ages: 3-5 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Ms. Staci Sill
Cost: $140
PlayDance Creative Arts Camp II
Time: July 18-22 (Mon-Fri) 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 3-5 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Ms. Sherree Roller
Cost: $140
Summer Dance Camps
NCDI Summer Dance Camp is a fun dance camp designed for the beginner level or minimal experienced student with a full week of jazz, ballet, and hip-hop basics. Students explore different dance styles, learn dance terminology and of course, dance to upbeat music. Popular current dance styles make this dance camp fast-paced and fun. |
Summer Dance Camp I
Time: June 27-July 1 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Ms. Staci Sill
Cost: $130
Summer Dance Camp II
Time: July 11-15 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-11:00am
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Ms. Staci Sill
Cost: $130
New! "Stay in Shape" Dance Workshops with Kirstie
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Stay in dance shape this summer! Kirstie will lead two three-day dance workshops including ballet barre and centre technique followed by new jazz choreography. Take one week or both! Wear casual dance attire for these workshops - no tights required. If interested, please specify which week (or both) and register before June 24.
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Stay in Shape Workshop I and II
Time: July 19-21 (Tue-Thu) 4:30pm-6:00pm (workshop I)
Time: July 26-28 (Tue-Thu) 4:30pm-6:00pm (workshop II)
Ages: 10-Adults
Level: Intermediate
Instructors: Kirstie Tice
Cost: $45 per week
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