The Dance Academy of Virginia
June 20-24
Tutus and Tiaras
Ballet
Ages 3 years old 9-11:30am
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Your tiny dancer will have a magnificent time dancing to songs by their favorite princesses. Students will have story time, twirl in ballet class, watch clips from classics such as Frozen, Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and many more. For their craft, they will be making their own tutu and tiara. Dancers are welcome to come dressed as their favorite princess for camp. At the end of week, our princesses will present a final performance in their tutu and tiara.
June 20-24
Mermaids and Pirates
Ballet/Jazz
Ages 5-7 years old 1-4pm
Does your child love Ariel from The Little Mermaid or Uma from Descendants? Perhaps Captain Hook from Peter Pan or Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean? If so, this fun filled camp is for you! Just like the rides at the Magic Kingdom and the Descendant movies, students will journey through these stories and dance to classic songs from these movies. Each day they will take technique classes, create a craft, watch short age-appropriate videos, and learn choreography to present at the end of the week.
June 27-July 1
Unicorns and Rainbows
Ballet
Ages 3 years old 9-11:30am
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Join Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, and Princess Cadance on a flight over the rainbow to Equestria. Students will integrate ballet and creativity during this week-long camp. Activities will include choreography, colorful crafts, healthy snacks, and a final performance at the end of the week. Students may bring their My Little Pony to camp, if they own one.
July 5-8
Fancy Nancy
Ballet
Ages 3 years old 9-11:30am
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Go on a journey with Fancy Nancy to explore her favorites - fancy and french things. Your little dancer will take ballet class and learn the French language, make a fancy craft, explore different Fancy Nancy stories, and learn fancy choreography. Students may wear what Fancy Nancy loves to wear including fairy wings, boas and tutus. At the end of the week, students will present a final performance.
July 5-8
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Ballet/Tap/Etiquette
Ages 4-9 years old 1-4pm
Join the Mad Hatter and other characters from Alice in Wonderland! Students will learn to set up their own tea parties and learn proper etiquette and manners. During the week, students will learn choreography, take technique classes in ballet and tap, watch video clips from the movie and ballet, and have snack and craft time all while practicing their good manners. At the end of the week, students will present a dance highlighting the manners they learned.
July 11-15
Fairytale Town
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ages 4-5 years old 9-12pm
Students will explore classic tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Hansel and Gretel and more! This week-long camp will allow students to study different styles of dance, create crafts inspired by these fairy tales, and learn choreography to present at the end of the week. Dancers are welcome to dress up as any fairy tale character to camp.
July 11-15
So You Think You Can Dance Camp
Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical/Hip Hop
Ages 6-12 years old 9-12pm, 1-4pm
If your dancer loves the show, they will love this camp! During this week-long camp, students will feel what it’s like to compete on the show by learning a different style of dance each day. Students will be challenged in their technique classes, watch clips from previous seasons of the show, and experience the audition process and callbacks. Dancers will learn a multi-style piece to perform at the end of the week.
July 18-22
Tutus and Tiaras
Ballet
Ages 3 years old 9-11:30am
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Your tiny dancer will have a magnificent time dancing to songs by their favorite princesses. Students will have story time, twirl in ballet class, watch clips from classics such as Frozen, Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and many more. For their craft, they will be making their own tutu and tiara. Dancers are welcome to come dressed as their favorite princess for camp. At the end of week, our princesses will present a final performance in their tutu and tiara.
July 18-22
Make a Music Video
Jazz/Lyrical/Hip Hop
Ages 6-10 years old 1-4pm
If your student has always wanted to be in a Music Video and learn what goes into making one, this camp is designed for you! Students will get to take technique classes, watch iconic age-appropriate music videos, learn choreography, create crafts and props, and ultimately produce their own dance music video to show at the end of the week!
July 25-29
Christmas in July!
Ballet/Tap
Ages 3 years old 9-11:30am
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Come experience one of our favorite holidays in July! Students will enjoy holiday themed stories, take technique classes, create a winter wonderland craft, and watch clips from classics such as The Nutcracker, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, and many more. In the spirit of the holiday, students will present a final performance at the end of the week. Students may dress in their holiday best each day of camp.
July 25-29
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Ballet/Tap/Etiquette
Ages 4-9 years old 1-4pm
Join the Mad Hatter and other characters from Alice in Wonderland! Students will learn to set up their own tea parties and learn proper etiquette and manners. During the week, students will learn choreography, take technique classes in ballet and tap, watch video clips from the movie and ballet, and have snack and craft time all while practicing their good manners. At the end of the week, students will present a dance highlighting the manners they learned.
August 1-5
Unicorns and Rainbows
Ballet
Ages 3 years old 9-11:30am
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Join Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, and Princess Cadance on a flight over the rainbow to Equestria. Students will integrate ballet and creativity during this week-long camp. Activities will include choreography, colorful crafts, healthy snacks, and a final performance at the end of the week. Students may bring their My Little Pony to camp, if they own one.
August 1-5
Ballet Bootcamp
Ballet
Ages 6-12 years old 1-4pm
Is your child constantly practicing their ballet steps at home? If so, this camp is perfect for you! Students will immerse themselves in the world of ballet by learning the history of its origins, study pedagogy, watch clips from different ballets, discover new steps, and build strength and grace. After this week-long camp, your child will have a new appreciation and love for ballet. Students may come in a ballet costume each day and they will present a showing at the end of the week.
August 8-12
Fancy Nancy
Ballet
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Go on a journey with Fancy Nancy to explore her favorites - fancy and french things. Your little dancer will take ballet class and learn the French language, make a fancy craft, explore different Fancy Nancy stories, and learn fancy choreography. Students may wear what Fancy Nancy loves to wear including fairy wings, boas and tutus. At the end of the week, students will present a final performance
August 8-12
Acro and Cheer Camp
Acro/Hip Hop/Cheer
Ages 6-12 years old 1-4pm
Does your dancer do cartwheels around the house? If so, this camp is for you! Students will learn a combination of acro and cheer dance. Acro dance includes technique with elements of acrobatics while cheer dance focuses on high-energy movement with an emphasis on team support and motivational chants. Students will learn dances for both genres to present at the end of the week.
August 15-19
Fairytale Town
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Students will explore classic tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Hansel and Gretel and more! This week-long camp will allow students to study different styles of dance, create crafts inspired by these fairy tales, and learn choreography to present at the end of the week. Dancers are welcome to dress up as any fairy tale character to camp.
August 15-19
Musical Mash Up
Jazz/Tap/Musical Theater
Ages 6-12 years old 9-12pm & 1-4pm
Students will explore The Lion King, Harry Potter, Aladdin, Wicked and more! Musical Mash Up camp brings your student a mix of their favorite musicals (and maybe even some they haven't discovered) in a week long camp. Students will take technique classes, watch Broadway video clips, learn choreography from the musicals, create crafts, and help to produce a musical production of their very own at the end of the week.
August 22-26
Tutus and Tiaras
Ballet
Ages 3 years old 9-11:30am
Ages 4-6 years old 9-12pm
Your tiny dancer will have a magnificent time dancing to songs by their favorite princesses. Students will have story time, twirl in ballet class, watch clips from classics such as Frozen, Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and many more. For their craft, they will be making their own tutu and tiara. Dancers are welcome to come dressed as their favorite princess for camp. At the end of week, our princesses will present a final performance in their tutu and tiara.
