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In addition to the summer dance classes, 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 5. Payment is due at the time of registration. Camp costs are shown for each camp and the annual NCDI $20 registration fee may apply. Refunds can be issued up to 2 weeks prior to the start of any camp, intensive, or summer session classes. Please fill out a Summer Registration Form and submit payment when registering. Online registration is also available. Our summer camps fill quickly - register early to reserve your spot!
Summer Showcase Intensive
Dance and Perform This Summer!
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The 2006 Summer Showcase Intensive is a two-week intensive summer dance camp that culminates in a live theatrical dance production. This Summer Showcase Intensive will be a celebration of NCDI’s 5th year with jazz choreography by Kirstie Spadie, modern choreography by Ashley Lindsey, and classical ballet choreography by our faculty. It is a great performance opportunity for NCDI dancers and open to other dancers in our community. See photos from the 2004 Summer Dance Explosion and our 2005 Summer Showcase. Acceptance is by audition only.
Please read the detailed information and rehearsal schedule.
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Summer Showcase Intensive
Time: June 12-24 (Mon-Fri) with performance Saturday, June 24, 7:00pm
Wakefield High School Auditorium
Dancers 9-12 yrs rehearse 9:00am-12:00pm Mon-Fri
Dancers 13-18 yrs rehearse 11:00am-3:00pm Mon-Fri
Ages: 9-18 yrs
Level: Intermediate/Advanced (by audition only)
Instructors: Kirstie Spadie, Ashley Lindsey, and faculty
Cost: $350
Summer Ballet Intensives
Summer Ballet Intensives are very popular at NCDI. The Classical Ballet Intensive with Max Baud is a concentrated program for the serious ballet student. The Contemporary Ballet Intensive with Jennifer James Rhoades will explore technique and choreography. 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 black 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 Pennsylvania Ballet’s Maximilien Baud
 Max Baud, former Carolina Ballet dancer and current professional dancer with Pennsylvania Ballet, leads the Classical Ballet Intensive for the serious student. Max will be creating new choreography for NCDI. Students should come prepared for a packed three hours of technique and choreography. Please bring a healthy snack. Classical ballet attire is required (black leotard and pink tights), with hair worn in a bun.
The week concludes with a performance held at NCDI on Friday, June 30, 4:30pm.
Time: June 26- June 30 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 11-17 yrs
Level: Intermediate/Advanced (3-4 yrs ballet experience required)
Acceptance is subject to approval. Non-NCDI students are required to take a placement class during spring semester. Please e-mail or call Kirstie for information.
Instructor: Max Baud
Cost: $190
Contemporary Ballet Intensive
Ms. Jennifer James Rhoades leads the Contemporary Ballet Intensive for the dancer who loves to move and has a serious dedication to dance training. Students should come prepared for three hours of technique and contemporary choreography. Please bring a healthy snack. Classical ballet attire is required (black leotard and pink tights), with hair worn in a bun. The week concludes with a performance held at NCDI on Friday, July 28, 4:30pm.
Time: July 24-28(Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 11-17 yrs
Level: Intermediate/Advanced (3-4 yrs ballet experience required)
Acceptance is subject to approval. Non-NCDI students are required to take a placement class during spring semester. Please e-mail or call Kirstie for information.
Instructors: Ms. Jennifer James Rhoades
Cost: $180
Children's Ballet Intensive
This fun ballet camp for children 5-8 yrs will cover ballet fundamentals and stagecraft exploration with stage make-up and costumes. Creative choreography designed for children will be presented in a showcase for parents at NCDI. A performance will be held on Friday, July 14, at 11:30am. Any color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers are required. Please provide a mid-morning snack and a juice box for your child. Ballerina costumes will be provided by NCDI.
Time: July 10 -14 (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. Jennifer James-Rhoades with special guest appearance by Carolina Ballet ballerina.
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. Stage make-up and ballerina bun design will be covered during this fun and fast paced intensive. Please provide a mid-afternoon snack and a juice box for your young dancer.
Time: July 10-14 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ages: 8-11 yrs
Level: Beginner (Minimal or no ballet experience required)
Instructors: TBA
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. Ms. Sue Peterson joins the NCDI faculty from the Royal Ballet School, London, England.
Time: July 24-28 (Mon-Fri) 12:00pm-2:00pm
Ages: 10-14 yrs
Level: Intermediate (1-2 yrs ballet experience required)
Instructors: Ms. Sue Peterson
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 pointe session at the barre. Pointe shoes are required and should be fitted properly and sewn before the Pre-Pointe Primer begins. Ms. Sue Peterson joins the NCDI faculty from the Royal Ballet School, London, England. Please direct inquiries regarding the purchase and fitting of pointe shoes to Kirstie at least two weeks before the camp.
Time: July 24-28 (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. Sue Peterson
Cost: $110
Lil' Peeps, 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, Tutu and Staci lead these fun and funky camps. Our 2003 hip-hop camp was featured in The Total Connection. Due to popular demand, the intermediate Teens Hip-Hop Camp is held in the evenings. NCDI Hip-Hop camps sell out fast!
Yo, don't delay - sign up today!
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Kids Hip-Hop Camp I & II
Camp I Time: June 26 - June 30 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-11:00am
(early drop-off at 8:30am available)
Camp II Time: July 31 - August 4 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-11:00am
(early drop-off at 8:30am available)
Ages: 9-12 yrs (boys and girls)
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Staci
Cost: $130 (per camp)
Lil' Peeps Hip-Hop Camp
Time: July 11-13 (Tue-Thu) 10:00am-12:00pm
Please provide a snack for your Lil’ Peep
Ages: 7-9 yrs
Instructor: Staci
Cost: $80
(NCDI also offers Lil’ Peeps afternoon hip-hop classes during our normal 6-week summer session)
Slam! Teens Hip-Hop Camp
A great prep camp for dance team / cheerleader tryouts.
Looking for the hottest hip-hop camp in Raleigh? This is it!
Time: July 31 - August 4 (Mon-Fri) 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ages: 12-17 yrs
Level: Intermediate Level
(1-2 full years of formal dance training in Jazz or Hip-Hop)
Instructors: Dywon and Tutu
Cost: $140
Teens Weekend Hip-Hop Boot Camps I & II
A perfect weekend crash course into hip-hop for the beginner.
Camp I Time: July 15-16 (Sat- Sun) 3:30pm-5:30pm
Camp II Time: August 5-6 (Sat-Sun) 3:30pm-5:30pm
Ages: 12-16 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Tutu
Cost: $55 (per camp)
Conditioning for Dancers
Kirstie leads this high-energy training session with an intense ballet barre, abdominal conditioning and fast-paced jazz combinations to get your body back in shape. |
Conditioning For Dancers
Time: August 1-3 (Tue-Thu) 5:30pm-7:00pm
Ages: 12-Adults
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructors: Kirstie
Cost: $60
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 brings an extensive knowledge of Rockette choreography to this camp. |
Rock-ette Boot Camp
Time: July 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 2:00pm-4:00pm
(Date subject to change)
Ages: 10-14 yrs
Level: Intermediate (2 years of tap required)
Instructor: Freddie-Lee Heath
Cost: $140
New! Broadway Bound Workshop
Broadway bound? You need training in singing, acting and dancing! Kirstie leads a packed week of the “Triple Threat” techniques. Learn Broadway dance and vocal numbers from Cats, the Wiz, and Fame. Guests from the professional industry discuss getting a talent agent, headshots/resumes, and vocal training. The Broadway Bound Workshop will cover important topics such as auditioning techniques and what it takes to make it in show business. |
Broadway Bound Workshop
Time: August 1-4 (Tue-Fri) 2:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 9-13 yrs
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Instructors: Kirstie, Vocal Instructor and Guests
Cost: $125
Creative Arts Dance Camps
North Carolina Dance Institute offers an imaginative and creative 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 artwork. All craft materials, costumes and snacks are supplied by NCDI. Pink leotards, skirts and leather ballet slippers are required for Creative Arts Dance 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. |
Creative Arts Dance Camps I & II
Camp I Time: June 12-16 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-11:00am
Camp II Time: July 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 3-5 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ms. Sherree Roller
Cost: $140 (per camp)
Children's Summer Dance Camps
NCDI Summer Dance Camps are fun camps designed for the beginner level or minimally experienced student with a full week of jazz, ballet, tap, 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. Please provide a snack for your dancer. NCDI has a small selection of shoes to borrow for the dance camp. These introductory camps sell out fast. 10 students permitted. |
Children’s Summer Dance Camps I & II
Camp I Time: June 26-30 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-3:00pm
Camp II Time: July 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Level: Beginner
Instructors: Ms. Angella
Cost: $130 (per camp)
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