Summer Stage 2023
Things are heating up!
Before and After Care is available at no charge
for full day campers if needed, by reservation.
Join us in the evening for Art classes, Young Children's classes,
Ballet Maintenance classes, Tap classes, and more!
DAY CAMPS & INTENSIVES
June 19 - 23
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Ages 3 - 12
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
Featuring music from the new live-action release as well as the original animated version, campers will dance with Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and more in this camp that includes singing, dancing and acting. $135 / $250
June 19 - July 1
2-week Junior Musical Theatre Camp
AT THE CANDLELIGHT THEATRE IN WILMINGTON
Ages 5 - 11
9AM - 2:30PM
Act, sing, and dance in this 2-week musical theatre camp, held at Candlelight Theatre, featuring the story and music from the Finding Nemo and Dory movies! This camp will culminate with on-stage performances on Friday, June 30 and Saturday morning, July 1. Tuition includes all workshop materials, excluding footwear, makeup, and personal clothing. Camp will be held at Candlelight Theatre in Arden. $450
June 26 - 30
SWIFTIES DANCE!
Ages 3 - 12
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
The music of Taylor Swift has inspired dances, new songwriters, and lots of fans to "Shake it Off!" Come join our camp, where we can all be Swift fans together, learning dances to some of her most popular songs and making some fun crafts to support your camper's fandom! $135 / $250
July 10 - 14
ENCANTO
Ages 3 - 11
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
Enjoy exploring the rhythms and movement style of Latin music from the hit movie "Encanto." Crafts and games based on the themes of the movie will be included!
$135 / $250
YOUNG DANCER INTENSIVE - Ages 9 - 12
9AM - 3PM
Work on all styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, modern and more! This intensive is designed for the younger dancer who has a workshop requirement, or who has the desire to push themselves this summer! B/C level dancers. $275
July 17 - 29
2-week Teen Broadway Summer Stock
AT THE CANDLELIGHT THEATRE IN WILMINGTON
MEAN GIRLS JR
Ages 11 - 18
9AM - 3:30PM
Act, sing, and dance in this 2-week musical theatre camp featuring the Broadway smash “Mean Girls!” This camp will culminate with on-stage performances on Friday, July 28 and Saturday morning, July 29. Tuition includes all workshop materials, excluding footwear, makeup, and personal clothing. Camp will be held at Candlelight Theatre in Arden. $550
July 17 - 21
MATILDA
Ages 5 - 12
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
Enjoy exploring the character and story of Matilda through music and dance! Groups will be divided by age. Crafts and games based on the movie will be included! $135 / $250
July 24 - 28
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Ages 3 - 12
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
Why wait for December? Enjoy some holiday favorites as well as some super new fun Christmas music and dances in July! Expect some great crafts to come home for the holidays! Groups will be divided by age. $135 / $250
YOUNG DANCER INTENSIVE
Ages 5 - 8
9AM - 3PM
Work on all styles of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, modern and more! This intensive is designed for the young dancer who has a workshop requirement or who has the desire to push themselves this summer! Kinder and A level dancers. $275
July 31 - August 4
TikTok AND TUMBLE
Ages 6 - 14
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
Featuring music and dance moves from this Social Media addiction, dancers will start with the moves of TikTok and then learn to add some tumble skills to the mix! Fun crafts and activities will be a big part of this adventure! $135 / $250
BLUEY AND PEPPA PIG
Ages 3 - 10
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
Spend a week with Bluey and Peppa Pig, learning fun dances and maybe even picking up an Australian or British accent! Jump over “muddy puddles” wearing your “sunnies” and let’s have some fun! $135 / $250
August 7 - 11
DANCE DISNEY
Ages 3 - 8
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
The music of Disney, from film to television, is the backdrop for a week of fun dancing and crafts! $135 / $250
CHEER AND DANCE
Ages 6 - 12
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
Dance and cheer go hand in hand these days, so get your cheerleader the latest dance moves in this exciting camp! Learn new cheers, basic stunts, tumbling tricks, and exciting dances sure to wow any fan! $135 / $250
August 14 - 18
JOJO AND BOWS
Ages 3 - 11
1/2 day from 9 - 11:30 or 12:30 - 3 or Full Day
The music of Jojo Siwa and her personal stylings have been favorites of the younger set for years now. Campers will enjoy dancing to her hits, making their own bows, and even making a music video to become little rock stars.
Groups may be divided by age. $135 / $250
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DANCE INTENSIVE
Ages 11 and up
9AM - 4PM
This intensive offers serious dance students (DelArts Ballet D and above or by placement) a highly intensive level of instruction that focuses on classical ballet technique, pointe work, and conditioning with additional training in modern and contemporary. Classes will be taught by Guest Teachers as well as DAC instructors. $340
EVENING CLASSES
Art
with Barb Cowan
Anime
Session 1 - June 27 - 30
Session 2 - July 18 - 21
While anime is regarded as distinctive Japanese media, it is merely a Japanese term for animation. This summer session will explore the basics of manga, or still image drawing based on the extremely popular anime style. You will discuss and create images using the unique proportions, expressions, and basic color applications to produce images based on both imaginary and recognizable characters. Artist drawing pencils, colored pencils, and sketchbook recommended but not required.
Ages 9 and up • $150
Monday - Thursday - 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Create Magic with Disney
Session 1 - June 27 - 30
Session 2 - July 18 - 21
You recognize the characters, have seen the movies, and know the music...so join this Art session to learn how to draw these magical characters. Learn tips and tricks for identifying key shapes to duplicate with ease, beginning with the classic Disney characters and moving into the more modern Pixar characters. Artist drawing pencils, colored pencils, and sketchbook recommended but not required.
Ages 7 and up • $115
Monday - Thursday - 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Coming soon!
Young Children’s Classes
8 week sessions starting Monday & Tuesdays, June 20 and 21
Closed July 4th week
Tot Dance - Mondays
Ages 3 and 4 • 5:30PM - 6:15PM • $105
Kindercombo - Mondays
Ages 5 and 6 • 6:15PM - 7:15PM • $130
Creative Movement - Tuesdays
Ages 18 months - 2.5 years
5:30PM - 6PM • $90
Beginner Ballet, Tap, and Jazz - Tuesdays
Ages 6 and up • 6PM - 7:30PM • $150
This is for existing students in ballet, tap, and jazz A
or for new students wishing to begin their study.
Coming soon!
Ballet Maintenance
8 week sessions - Closed July 4th week
Mondays - June 20 - August 15
Ballet B1 - 5PM - 6PM - $115 - Miss Sara-Beth
Ballet C1 - 6PM - 7PM - $115 - Miss Sara-Beth
Ballet F/G/Advanced - 6PM - 8PM - $220 - Miss Sarah M.
Pointe and Variations - 8PM - 9PM - $110 - Miss Sarah M.
Tuesdays - June 21 - August 16
Ballet C2/D - 6PM - 7:30PM - $170 - Miss Aisha
Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe - 7:30PM - 8:15PM - $85 - Miss Aisha
Wednesdays - June 22 - August 17
Ballet E1/E2 - 6PM - 7:30PM - $170 - Miss Heather R.
Pointe - 7:30PM - 8:15PM - $85 - Miss Heather R.
Thursdays (for Motivated Dancers) - June 23 - August 18
Ballet B2 - 5PM - 6PM - $115 - Miss Heather R.
Ballet E and above - 6PM - 7:30PM - $170 - Miss Heather R.
Pointe - 7:30PM - 8:15PM - $85 - Miss Heather R.
*Must be enrolled in traditional maintenance class to take this enrichment level
Coming soon!
Youth Classes
8 week sessions - Closed July 4th week
Mondays - June 20 - August 15
Tap C/C2 - 5PM - 6PM - $115 - Miss Abigail
Tap B - 6PM - 7PM - $115 - Miss Abigail
Tuesdays - June 21 - August 16
Tumbling - 5PM - 6PM - $115 - Miss Aisha
Coming soon!
Teen and Adult Classes
8 week sessions - Closed July 4th week
Tuesdays - June 21 - August 16
Ballet - 6PM - 7PM - $115 - Miss Tracy
Tuesdays - June 21 - August 16
Tumbling - 5PM - 6PM - $115 - Miss Aisha
Wednesdays - June 29 - August 17
Hip Hop - 7:30PM - 8:30PM - $100 - Miss Viveca
Thursdays - June 23 - August 18
Intermediate Tap - 7PM - 8PM - $115 - Mr. Scott
Advanced Tap - 8PM - 9PM - $115 - Mr. Scott
Coming soon!
There will be no refunds after the first day of each session. All accounts must be paid in full by the first day of each session or the participant will be removed from the enrollment list and the non-refundable 50% deposit and registration fee of $25.00 will be forfeited.