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Carolina Dance Institute
Summer
2026 Dance Camps
 NCDI
student Shia
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addition to summer
classes in ballet, jazz, tap, modern,
and hip-hop, North Carolina Dance Institute offers
a variety of summer performance workshops, intensives,
and dance camps for children and teens. |
Camp
costs are shown for each camp and the annual NCDI
$35 registration fee may apply. Family and multi-camp
discounts are available. Register
online to enroll, and please mail the payment
upon registration. Our summer camps fill quickly –
register early to secure your spot!
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Save
20% on multiple dance camps if you
register by April 15!
Purchase a dance camp at the normal tuition, and receive a 20% discount on all other camps of equal or lesser value. This applies to an individual student or as a family.
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NCDI offers exciting summer dance intensives designed for fast-paced, informative, active learning. Students spend an in-depth week guided through intense technical classes and challenging choreography. Our faculty provide a positive and thorough approach to training for all levels of dancers. |
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 Ballet
Basics Boot Camp
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 NCDI student Alyssa |
Spend
an immersive week building a strong foundation in ballet
through a fun, fast-paced Ballet Boot Camp designed
to strengthen technique and confidence. Dancers will
dive into essential ballet fundamentals, focusing on
proper mechanics and alignment at the barre, dynamic
centre work including pirouettes, turns and jumps, and
effective stretching techniques for dancers.
The week also features expressive contemporary ballet
choreography, allowing students to connect classical
technique with musicality and movement quality. This
boot camp is perfect for dancers looking to refine their
ballet skills while staying energized, challenged and
inspired.
This
camp may be paired with the afternoon Contemporary Basics
Boot Camp to create a full day of dance, with a supervised
lunch break at NCDI from 12-1 pm.
Ballet Basics Boot Camp
Time: Aug 3-7 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 9-13 yrs
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
(Minimal or no ballet experience required)
Instructor: Kirstie and Melody
Cost: $250
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Contemporary
Basics Boot Camp
Explore contemporary dance
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Spend a focused week diving into the core principles
of contemporary dance in a high-energy Contemporary
Boot Camp that emphasizes freedom of movement, control
and versatility. Dancers will explore key contemporary
skills including grounded weight shifts, turns, leaps
and inversions, along with dancer-specific stretching
to support strength and mobility.
The week also includes innovative contemporary jazz
and modern choreography, encouraging dancers to move
with intention, individuality and dynamic range. This
boot camp is ideal for dancers looking to expand their
contemporary vocabulary while exploring their athleticism
and artistry.
This camp can be paired with the morning Ballet
Boot Camp to create a full day of dance, with a supervised
lunch break at NCDI from 12-1 pm.
Contemporary Basics Boot Camp
Time: Aug 3-7 (Mon-Fri) 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 9-13 yrs
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
(Minimal or no contemporary experience required)
Instructor: Kim Fox and Victoria
Cost: $250
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 NCDI student Juliet |
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Commercial Dance Experience
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 NCDI
student Lilyn |
This
week-long intermediate commercial dance camp is designed
for dancers ages 11-18 who are ready to level up their
skills and explore the world of the commercial dance
industry. Dancers will train in jazz, contemporary,
musical theatre and hip-hop, with a strong focus on
technique, performance quality and versatility.
Throughout the week, dancers will learn what it means
to perform for both the stage and the screen, building
confidence, musicality and style while picking up industry-relevant
skills. The camp also includes an audition workshop,
where dancers will learn how to format a dance resume,
understand the typical flow of a professional audition,
and participate in a mock audition to put it all into
practice. This camp is perfect for dancers who want
to grow as performers and get a realistic, encouraging
introduction to commercial dance.
There
will be a lunch break at NCDI from 11:30am - 12:00pm.
Commercial
Dance Experience
Time: July 27-31 (Mon-Fri) 9:00am-2:00pm
Ages: 11-18 yrs
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Kim Fox, Victoria and NCDI Faculty
Cost: $400
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