Down East Dance is pleased to announce our 2025 Ballet Summer Intensive & Class/Workshop Schedule! Please note enrollment requirements, new students - please contact the studio for class guidance.
Ballet Intensives with
Sokvannara Sar
Beginner/Intermediate
Ages 10+
(or current Ballet 4 & 5 students)
Ballet Intensive with Sokvannara Sar of the Carolina Ballet. Students will work on classical as well as contemporary ballet technique & choreography. Must have at least two full years of ballet training. Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, optional skirt. Hair pulled back in bun.
June 16-19
10am-12noon, $150
Intermediate/Advanced
Ages 13+
(or current Ballet 6, 7, 8 students)
Ballet Intensive with Sokvannara Sar of the Carolina Ballet. Students will work on classical as well as contemporary ballet technique & choreography. Must have at least two full years of ballet training. Leotard, tights, ballet shoes, optional skirt. Hair pulled back in bun.
June 16-19
2-5pm, $200
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Intermediate Ballet - Younger
Ages 9-12
*or current Ballet 3 & 4 students
This class will focus on ballet technique, stretching & pre-pointe strengthening. July 14-17
4:30-5:30pm, $72
Intermediate Ballet - Older
Ages 12+
*or current Ballet 5 & 6 students
This class will focus on ballet technique, stretching, higher extensions, pre-pointe strengthening for those not yet on pointe, beginner pointe work for those that are already on pointe.
July 14-17
5:30-7:00pm, $110
Beginner Pointe for New Pointe Students
(*must have instructor approval)
Ages 11+
This class will focus on building a beginning pointe foundation. Ms. Katie will evaluate new pointe students' pointe shoes before they sew them. *Please do not wear them until they have been properly checked. Students will need to bring their new pointe shoes, ribbons, elastic, scissors, pink sturdy thread, sewing needles & a thimble. They will learn to sew their shoes like the professional dancers do.
*This class can only be taken in addition to the Intermediate Ballet - Older class.
July 14-17
7:00-7:30pm, $35
Flexibility, coordination, rhythm, balance & creativity through Beginning Ballet & Creative Movement Themes!
(*more coming soon!!!)
My First Ballet Class!
Ages 3-5
First timers, this is for you!
May 26 & 28 (Monday & Wednesday)
9:30-10:15am, $30
Boogie with Bluey!
Ages 3-5
Put on your dancing shoes!
June 2-5 (Monday thru Thursday)
9-10am, $50
or
June 2-5 (Monday thru Thursday)
10-11am, $50
or
June 2-5 (Monday thru Thursday)
5:30-6:30pm, $50
Unicorn Rainbow Surprise!
Ages 3-5
Yep, UNICORNS!
June 9-12 (Monday thru Thursday)
9-10am, $50
or
June 9-12 (Monday thru Thursday)
10-11am, $50
Hola Bailarines!
Ages 3-5
We don't talk about Bruno,
but we do talk about ballet!
June 9-12 (Monday thru Thursday)
9-10am, $50
or
June 9-12 (Monday thru Thursday)
5-6m, $50
Aloha Island!
Ages 3-5
Come explore the big wide world with Moana & friends!
June 16-19 (Monday thru Thursday)
9-10am, $50
Once Upon a Twirl!
Ages 3-5
Shall we dance?
Join Elsa, Moana, Ariel & Cinderella in this princess inspired dance class!
July 7-10 (Monday thru Thursday)
4-5pm, $50
Winter Waltz
Ages 3-5
Anna, Elsa & Olaf, Oh My!
July 14-17 (Monday thru Thursday)
9-10am, $50
or
July 14-17 (Monday thru Thursday)
5:30-6:30pm, $50
Mouse Party!
Ages 3-5
Join Mickey & his friends for a hot diggity dog time!
July 21-24 (Monday thru Thursday)
9-10am, $50
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Beginner Classes!
Beginner Ballet
Ages 6-10
Beginning Ballet technique. For beginners or current Ballet 1 students that wish to keep up their skills over the summer.
July 7-10
5-6pm, $50
Beginner Tap
Ages 6-10
Beginning Tap technique. For beginners or for current Tap 1 students that wish to keep up their skills over the summer.
July 7-10
6-6:45pm, $45
Beginner Jazz
Ages 6-10
Beginning Jazz dance technique. For beginners or for current Jazz 1 students to keep up their skills over the summer.
July 7-10
6:45-7:45pm, $50
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Clogging Workshops!
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.
August 4-7
5:30-6:15pm, $45
Clogging for Adults!
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.
August 4-7
6:15-7:00pm, $45
Dance Camp Mini! Hola Bailarines!
Ages 5-7
Join us for this exciting dance camp celebrating choreography and songs inspired by the magic of Encanto!
We'll explore different dance styles & choreography, dance crafts too! Age-appropriate music & movement used. Informal performance at end of week for family & friends.
Attire: leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants (no denim or dresses), bring all dance shoes that you have *we have extra shoes that can be borrowed if needed...
June 9-12
10am-12noon, $80
Dance Camp Junior! Fiesta de Baile!
Ages 8-10
Join us for this exciting dance camp celebrating choreography and songs inspired by the magic of Encanto! We'll explore different dance styles & choreography, dance crafts too! Age-appropriate music & movement used. Informal performance at end of week for family & friends. Attire: leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants (no denim or dresses), bring all dance shoes that you have *we have extra shoes that can be borrowed if needed...
June 9-12
6-8pm, $80
Dance Camp Junior! Aloha Island!
Ages 8-10
Join us for this exciting dance camp celebrating choreography and songs inspired by Moana! Arts & crafts too! We'll explore different dance styles as we prepare for our end of week presentation! Age-appropriate music & movement used. Informal performance at end of week for family & friends. Attire: leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants (no denim or dresses), bring all dance shoes that you have *we have extra shoes that can be borrowed if needed...
June 16-20
2-5pm, $150
Dance Camp Mini! Winter Waltz!
Ages 5-7
Join us for this exciting dance camp celebrating choreography and songs inspired by the magic of Frozen!
We'll explore different dance styles & choreography, dance crafts too! Age-appropriate music & movement used. Informal performance at end of week for family & friends.
Attire: leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants (no denim or dresses), bring all dance shoes that you have *we have extra shoes that can be borrowed if needed...
July 14-17
10am-12noon, $80
Dance Camp Junior!
The ERAS CAMP!
Ages 8-10
Join us for this exciting dance camp celebrating choreography and songs inspired by T.S.'s different eras! Arts & crafts too! We'll explore different dance styles as we prepare for our end of week presentation! Age-appropriate music & movement used. Informal performance at end of week for family & friends. Attire: leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants (no denim or dresses), bring all dance shoes that you have *we have extra shoes that can be borrowed if needed...
July 14-18
2-5pm, $150
Dance Camp Mini! Mouse Party!
Ages 5-7
Join Ms. Wendy for this exciting dance camp celebrating choreography and songs inspired by the magic of Mickey Mouse & friends such as Elsa, Olaf, Goofy & Ariel!
We'll explore different dance styles & choreography, dance crafts too! Age-appropriate music & movement used. Informal performance at end of week for family & friends.
Attire: leotard, tights, dance shorts or pants (no denim or dresses), bring all dance shoes that you have *we have extra shoes that can be borrowed if needed...
July 21-25
10am-12noon, $100
Down East Dance Studio
2201 Trent Boulevard, New Bern, North Carolina 28560, United States