Summer Program

Salish Sea Ballet is changing things up this summer by offering 4 different Dance Camps for our younger dancers aged 5-8.  If interested, you may choose one or all of the four themed weeks!  

Our older dancers (Ages 10+) are invited to join us in a 4-week session of regular Level 3/4 classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Pre-Pointe/Pointe on Thursday evenings from 5:00-6:30 pm.  We hold classes later in the day during the summer to let the heat break if necessary.

We try to offer classes for all ages and abilities to continue dancing through the Summer. We want you to stay on track with your fitness and dance goals. Experienced adults may drop into upper-level classes with permission. Private lessons ($35.00 for 30 minutes and $65.00 for 60 minutes) are scheduled based on the instructor’s and interested student(s) availability. A private lesson can be for up to three dancers. Private lessons can be weekly or bi-weekly in the mornings or evenings. New and visiting students are welcome to. If you do not see a class offered that you were hoping to see, please reach out to see if we can make it happen!

Registration for Salish Sea Ballet’s Summer Dance Program will begin on

Saturday, June 13th at 10 am.

To register, use our “click here” link below to create a parent portal account with us.  Once part of our system, please use your portal to select which camp or class options you’d like to sign up for. If you already have an account with us, you only need to log in on the morning of Saturday, June 13th, to sign up.

DANCE CAMP:

Salish Sea Ballet Dance Camps are for dancers aged 5-8 and will be themed per week around the specific ballets of: The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, and Firebird. Interested dancers may sign up for one or all 4 weeks of Salish Sea Ballet Dance Camp.  Dance camp runs from 10am-12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

Typical Dance Camp class structure will be:

• A ballet class structured to the class’s level.
• A healthy snack from home/water break.
• An activity around each week’s theme (reading and discussing the ballet story, a craft, exploring costumes).
• Each class will include choreography or free dancing to the week’s theme music.
• A demonstration of learned skills will be shown to guardians in the last 15 minutes of the last class.

Minimum enrollment for Dance Camp is 5 dancers, and Maximum enrollment is 10 dancers. Dancers must wear proper dance attire: tights, a leotard, full sole leather ballet slippers, and have their hair pulled up off their face. Ponytails or buns are great choices! Dancers must bring a full water bottle and a healthy snack to class each day.

Cost: $120 per dancer, per week.

Scholarships are available based on need.  Please inquire via e-mail to dance@salishseaballet.com

SALISH SEA BALLET’S DANCE CAMP THEMES

Week 1: NUTCRACKER (July 14^th-16^th)

 “The Nutcracker,” Dance Camp offers young dancers a delightful opportunity to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of this classic ballet. Through a series of engaging classes and activities (story reading, arts and crafts, choreography learning), dancers will explore the magical story of Clara and her adventures to the Land of Sweets. The camp will focus on nurturing the basics of ballet technique, rhythm, and creative expression, all set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score. Participants will learn simplified choreography inspired by the beloved characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snowflakes, Flowers, Clara, The Prince, mice, and The Rat King.  This camp is designed to build confidence, coordination, and musicality while fostering teamwork and a love for dance in a positive and supportive environment. On the last day of camp, dancers will get to demonstrate to their guardians the skills they have learned through a simple choreographed routine.

Week 2: SLEEPING BEAUTY (July 21^st-23^rd)

“Sleeping Beauty” Dance Camp invites young dancers to step into a magical fairytale world filled with grace, music, and imagination. Inspired by the beloved classical ballet, this camp introduces dancers to the enchanting story of Princess Aurora, the good fairies, and the evil fairy Carabosse. Through age-appropriate ballet classes, dancers will explore basic ballet technique, musicality, and expressive movement. Camp activities will include story time, themed arts and crafts, and learning simplified choreography inspired by iconic characters such as Princess Aurora and the fairies set to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful Sleeping Beauty score. This camp is designed to build confidence, coordination, and musicality while fostering teamwork and a love for dance in a positive and supportive environment. On the final day of camp, dancers will share a short, simple, choreographed routine with their guardians, celebrating all they have learned during the week.

Week 3: MARY POPPINS (July 28^th-30^th)

“Mary Poppins” Dance Camp offers young dancers a whimsical and imaginative experience inspired by the magical world of this beloved story. This camp invites dancers to explore movement, creativity, and storytelling as they dance through the adventures of Mary Poppins. Through engaging, age-appropriate ballet classes dancers will develop foundational ballet technique, rhythm, and expressive skills. Camp activities may include story time, arts and crafts, and learning simplified choreography inspired by the characters and lively music of Mary Poppins by Rodgers and Hammerstein. This camp is designed to build confidence, coordination, and musicality while fostering teamwork and a love for dance in a positive and supportive environment. Each day will conclude with choreography or free dancing to the camp’s theme music. On the final day of camp, dancers will share a simple choreographed routine with their guardians, celebrating the skills and creativity they developed throughout the week.

Week 4: FIREBIRD (August 4^th-6^th)

“Firebird” Dance Camp offers young dancers an exciting and imaginative introduction to this vibrant classical ballet. Inspired by the mystical story of the Firebird, this camp invites dancers to explore movement, music, and storytelling through bold, expressive dance inspired by fantasy and folklore. Through engaging, age-appropriate ballet classes, dancers will develop foundational ballet technique, musicality, and expressive skills set to Stravinsky’s dynamic Firebird score. Camp activities may include story time, arts and crafts, and learning simplified choreography inspired by the Firebird’s powerful movements and magical character. This camp is designed to build confidence, coordination, and musicality while fostering teamwork and a love for dance in a positive and supportive environment. On the final day of camp, dancers will share a simple choreographed routine with their guardians, celebrating the skills, imagination, and joy they developed throughout the week.