Summer DANCE opportunities - 2022!

Down East Dance is pleased to announce our 2022 Ballet Summer Intensive Schedule! (More to be added soon! ) Please note enrollment requirements, new students - please contact the studio for class guidance. 

Ballet Workshop  -  Ages  7-16

Ballet Workshop for beginners or those that have not danced in a while and would like a refresher.  Open to current Ballet 1-Ballet 3 students as well.  

This class will also serve as a placement class for beginner level dancers for our 2022/2023 dance season for those that plan on dancing this year.   

Attire:  leotard, tights, skirt (optional), ballet shoes, hair in a bun. 

July 26, 27, 28.  10am-12noon, $65

June  6-9  6:30-7:30pm,  $50

Beginner  Ballet  -  Ages  6+

Beginning  Ballet  technique  &  choreography.    Perfect  class  for  beginners  or  for  those  wanting  to  try  it  out!

June  6-9  6:30-7:30pm,  $50

Ballet Workshop featuring Snow White 

Ages 8-12 (or current Ballet 2, 3, 4 students) Attire:  leotard, tights, skirt (optional), ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Informal performance on last day for family & friends.   

June 13-16, 9-11am, $100 

Ballet Workshop featuring Cinderella - Ages 8-12 (or current Ballet 2, 3, 4 students)   

Attire:  leotard, tights, skirt (optional), ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Informal performance on last day for family & friends.  

July 11-14. 10am-12noon,  $100  

Cinderella Ballet Camp!  Ages 6-9

Beginning Ballet technique & choreography featuring Cinderella!

Attire:  leotard, tights, skirt (optional), ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Informal performance on last day for family & friends.

July 11-14, 12:30-3:30pm, $125

Technique, Flexibility & Turns!  

Ages 9-14 (or current Ballet 3, 4, 5 students)

Attire:  leotard, tights, skirt (optional), ballet shoes, hair in a bun. 

July 18-21,  4-5:15pm, $65   

Int/Adv. Ballet Technique & Strengthening 

Ages 13+ (or current Ballet 5, 6, 7 & 8 students). 

Summer Ballet Fun!  Focus on technique, flexibility, strengthening & choreography.  Pointe work for those on pointe.  Attire:  Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.  

July 18-21, 5:30-7pm, $75  

*New students, please contact us for placement.  

Strengthening for Pointe  

Ages 13+

Prepare & improve your Pointe Work.  Core, balance, strengthening for pointe and pre-pointe.  Ages 13+ (or current Ballet 5, 6, 7 & 8 students). Attire:  Leotard, tights, ballet and pointe shoes (for those already on pointe), hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.  

June 20, 21, 22, 1-3:30pm, $95

*New students, please contact us for placement. 

Stretching & Strengthening

Ages 13+

Stretching & Strengthening Ballet workshop for Ages 13+ (or current Ballet 5, 6, 7 & 8 students).  Focus on strengthening, stretching.  Learn how to use your body along with other aids during each class to continuously gain strength, extension & more!  Pointe work for those on pointe.  Attire:  Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.  

July 6, 7, 8, 1-3:30pm, $95

*New students, please contact us for placement.  

Ballet Partnering Workshop

Learning to dance in a partnership – duets, small groups, pas de deux partnerships.  Partnering with lifts on last day!  Ages 14+ or current Ballet 6, 7, 8 students. (must have at least 2 years ballet training)  Pointe work for those on pointe.  Attire:  Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair in a bun.  Ballet skirt is optional.

July 11, 12, 13, 5-7pm, $75

*New students, please contact us for placement.

Flexibility, coordination, rhythm, balance & creativity through Beginning Ballet & Creative Movement Themes! ​

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes! 

Ages 3-5

Let us guide you into becoming a true ballerina princess!

June 6-9 (Monday thru Thursday)

2 class options to choose from!  

9:30-10:30am, or 5:30-6:30pm, $50

Hola Bailarines!  

Ages 3-5 

Let's dance! Inspired by the magic of Encanto!

August 8-11 (Monday thru Thursday)

9:30-10:30am, $50

At the Beach!   

Ages 3-5  

Inspired by all things beachy! 

June 27-30 (Monday thru Thursday) 2 class options to choose from!   9:30-10:30am, or 5:30-6:30pm, $50

Unicorn Rainbow Surprise!

Ages 3-5

Join in the magic & fun!

July 11-14 (Monday thru Thursday) 9-10am, $50

MORE TO COME!!!

ADULT CLASSES!

Adult Tap!

Come do something FUN for yourself!

Beginner/Intermediate Rhythm Tap class.

Attire:  Comfortable workout style clothing (no denim), tap shoes.

July 11, 18, 25, 7-8pm, $40

Adult Clogging!

Come join us for some foot stompin' fun!  Green Grass style clogging.  Beginners welcome!  Tap shoes needed - we may have some extras for borrowing if needed. 

June 13-16, 6:15-7:00pm, $40

Dance Camp Mini featuring Hola Bailarines! (inspired by the Magic of Encanto!)

Ages 6-9

Ballet, Tap, Lyrical, Jazz & Hip Hop technique & choreography, dance arts & games too!  Age appropriate music & movement used.  Informal performance at end of week for family & friends.

August 1-5, 9am-12noon, $150

Please wear leotard/tights/dance shorts or pants, or fitted, workout style clothing.  No denim, no dresses.  We have extra dancewear & shoes to borrow if needed.  Please bring a snack. 

Workshop with Nazear Brown - Ages 14+ 

Contemporary Movement exploration class exploring movement structurally through improvisation, phrase work, meditation, and movement exercises.  

June 13, 14, 15 - 10am-12noon, $60  

About Nazear:

Nazear Brown was born and raised in New Bern, NC.  He has been training for 7 years and just completed 9 months of dance training at the CLI Conservatory of Dance under the mentorship of Teddy Forance.  He will continue working for CLI this coming year as a professional dancer.  Nazear is focused on sharing his passion for movement and choreography. 

Beginner Clogging!

Ages 8-16

Come join us for some foot stompin' fun!  Learn beginner Green Grass style clogging.  Great for those in Clogging 1 & 2 as well!  Tap shoes needed - we may have some extras for borrowing if needed. 

June 13-16, 5:30-6:15pm, $40

Dance Camp! Hollywood Beach!

(inspired by the fun of Teen Beach Movie!) Ages 9-12

Lyrical, Jazz & Hip Hop technique & choreography, dance arts & games too!  Age appropriate music & movement used.  Informal performance at end of week for family & friends.  

June 27-July 1, 2-5pm, $150 

Please wear leotard/tights/dance shorts or pants, or fitted, workout style clothing.  No denim, no dresses.  We have extra dancewear & shoes to borrow if needed.  Please bring a snack. 

Beginner Lyrical!

Ages 7-10

Beginning Lyrical Dance Technique & Choreography.  Attire:  leotard, tights/dance shorts/capris/leggings, bare feet.  

July 11, 18, 25, 4-5pm, $40

Lyrical Dance Workshop!

Ages 9-12

Beginner/Intermediate Lyrical Dance Technique  & Choreography.  Attire:  leotard, tights/dance shorts/capris/leggings, bare feet.

July 13, 10, 27, 4-5:15pm, $48

Jazz Dance Workshop! 

Ages 9-12 Beginner/Intermediate Jazz Dance Technique  & Choreography.  Attire:  leotard, tights/dance shorts/capris/leggings, jazz shoes.   

July 13, 10, 27, 5:15-6:30pm, $48

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Dance Workshop! 

Ages 13+ 

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Dance Technique & Choreography.    Attire:  leotard, tights/dance shorts/capris/leggings, jazz shoes.   

July 13, 10, 27, 6:30-8pm, $55

Beginner Hip Hop!

Ages 6-10

Beginner Hip Hop technique & choreography.  Age appropriate music & movement used.  Get in the groove this summer with Hip Hop!   Attire:  leotard or fitted tank, shorts/capris/leggings (no denim).  HIp Hop sneakers or non-skid bottom sneakers.  

July 11, 18, 25, 5-6pm, $40

Hip Hop Workshop 

Ages 9-12

Hip Hop technique & choreography.  Age appropriate music & movement used.  Get in the groove this summer with Hip Hop!  Learn fun choreography!  Attire:  leotard or fitted tank, shorts/capris/leggings (no denim).  HIp Hop sneakers or non-skid bottom sneakers.  

July 11, 18, 25, 6-7pm, $40

Broadway Jazz with Amanda Pumphrey! Ages 14+

Broadway Jazz Workshop!  Centered around Musical Theatre styled dance.  This workshop will feature Broadway choreography as well as original choreography by Amanda Pumphrey.  Theatre Jazz is distinguished by its exaggerated movement, high energy, and storytelling.  Don't worry, there's no singing, and it's sure to be a great time!  

July 12, 13, 14 - 10am-12noon, $60  

Previous dance experience needed.