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SUMMER STUDY
​FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, and TEENS

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration opens Monday, April 13

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Junior Ballet Intensive Ages 10-13

Faculty: Katie Eliason-Kropf, Daniella Parisot, and Michelle Burlingame
The junior intensive is a wonderful way for students to transition into a more rigorous training environment over the summer, work with guest faculty, and challenge themselves in a supportive and healthy environment. Students take ballet technique, variations, and enrichment classes. 
Appropriate for students enrolled in Ballet: Beg III, Int I (or equivalent) during the 2025/26 school year or as a first intensive for Intermediate Pre-Pointe students.

​June 22-26, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-1:30 pm

Morgan Community Center 
411 Hume Street 
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 Tuition: $100 
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Beginning Ballet Workshop
​Ages 8-10

Faculty: Daniella Parisot
Beginning Ballet Workshop is a wonderful way for young aspiring ballet dancers to sample a lengthier dance day in a supportive and healthy environment. The students participate in a daily ballet technique class, progressing ballet technique/conditioning, and learn the history of ballet’s most famous stories and some of the steps along the way. Appropriate for students enrolled in Ballet: Beg I, II, or III (or equivalent) during the 2025/26 school year.

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​June 29-July 2, 2026
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  
 
Morgan Community Center 
​411 Hume Street 

 
Tuition: $60 
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Four Seasons Ballet Camp
Ages 6-7 & 8-10
Faculty: Jasmine Clark
Students experience the beauty of classical ballet through Vivaldi's Four Seasons in an introductory camp that’s perfect for beginners. Camp includes a ballet technique class full of imaginative imagery, musical exploration, engaging stories, and creative crafts. Students must be the minimum age on the first day of camp. No exceptions.

July 13-17, 2026

Ages 6-7 years: Monday-Friday, 2:00-3:30 p.m. 
Ages 8-10 years: Monday-Friday, 12:30-2:00 p.m. 

​Morgan Community Center 
411 Hume Street 

 
Tuition: $60 
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Creative Dance Camps Ages 3-4.5 & 4.5-5

Faculty: Michal Harvey
​Little dancers leap and twirl as they are introduced to foundational movement principles. Basic elements of ballet warm-ups, class structure, traveling steps, musicality and more are taught in a developmentally appropriate way that includes creative exercises and expressive dancing inspired by stories, songs, and the dancers’ imaginations. Storytime and craft activities provided by Kidsville included. Students must be the minimum age on the first day of camp. No exceptions. 

July 20-24, 2026
3-4 ½ yrs: Monday-Friday, 9:00-10:30 a.m. 
4 ½-5 yrs: Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

​Morgan Community Center 
411 Hume Street 

 
Tuition: $60 
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Teen Contemporary Intensive
Ages 13-18
​Faculty: Emma Morrison, Phylicia Roybal, and guests to be announced
​Teens ages 13-18 are invited to a weeklong exploration of contemporary dance, improvisation, and collaborative creative process in a supportive and inspiring environment. Dancers will explore Gyrokinesis, contemporary dance methods, and dancemaking tools to strengthen their bodies and create new movement languages. Dancers will then use these tools in a collaborative choreographic process led by our teaching artists, where participants practice using their voices, making choices, and creating dances as a team. The week culminates in an informal showing and discussion with the artists.


​July 6-10, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9 am-2:30 pm 
 
Morgan Community Center 
411 Hume Street 

Tuition: $150 
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Creative Tap Camps Ages 5-7 & 8-10

Learn the foundational steps and rhythms of tap dance through dance exercises and creative games. Students develop physical coordination, agility, and a musical ear, all while having fun! Storytime and craft activities provided by Kidsville included. Students must be the minimum age on the first day of camp. No exceptions.

​July 13-17, 2026
Ages 5-7 years: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Ages 8-10 years: Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.​

Morgan Community Center 
411 Hume Street 

​Tuition: $60

For Intermediate & Advanced Ballet Students
Centennial Youth Ballet Summer Intensive
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​Summer Ballet Maintenance Classes
​Intermediate | Advanced

June 22-July 24; August 10-14
Schedule
Coming Soon

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​Learn more about the Metro Parks Dance Division
  • Home
  • About
    • Leadership
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    • Contact Us
  • Support
    • Join
    • Donate
    • Sponsor
  • Programs & Events
    • Classes for Adults
    • Classes for Children and Teens >
      • Registration
      • Metro Parks Dance Division | Dress Code
      • Centennial Youth Ballet | Program Opportunities
      • Summer Study >
        • CYB Summer Intensive >
          • Class Schedule
          • Dress Code & Supply List
          • Summer Intensive Faculty
      • Family Resources
    • Performances >
      • The Mini-Nutcracker
      • Spring Concert: Four Seasons and Other Works
    • Residencies
    • Special Events
  • News
  • Gallery