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Summer Dance
Ballet Arkansas provides children ages 4+ with a wide array of summer classes, camps, workshops, and intensives in a variety of dance disciplines. Programs cater to both recreational and semi-professional dancers, and are designed to advance abilities, and foster creativity and self-discovery. Classes are taught by an expert faculty composed of the organization's artistic staff, dancers, and celebrated guest artists in the state-of-the-art facilities of Ballet Arkansas and program partner, UA-Little Rock.
Programs Include:
Summer Intensive Program | Junior Intensive Program | Ballet Arkansas Boot Camp | Storytime Dance Camp Series | Adult Intensives | Themed Spring and Summer Camps | Masterclasses | Enrolled Summer Classes & more!
**Summer classes for children and adults are now enrolling for June - July!
Summer Session Enrolled Classes
Ages 11 - Adult
Summer Classes for ages 11+ are available Monday-Thursday evenings. Follow the link below to learn more about class dates, times, and tuition rates. Enrollment is available by the month, with options to make-up missed classes.
Summer Intensive
Ages 10-21
Little Rock, AR | UA - Little Rock Center for Performing Arts
July 17-28, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
$150 Non-Refundable Registration Deposit + $650 Tuition due by May 31, 2023
The Ballet Arkansas two week Summer Intensive provides students ages 10 - 21 with opportunities to train in multiple disciples at the highest level, with a distinguished faculty consisting of the Artistic Staff and dancers of Ballet Arkansas and celebrated guest professionals. Classes and workshops are offered in ballet, pointe/men's technique, variations, conditioning, contemporary, pilates/yoga, choreography & improvisation, repertory, nutrition, stage makeup, acting, dance history, production, and more. Multiple levels with small class sizes give students the personalized attention and encouragement they need to advance their abilities. The intensive will culminate with a showcase on Friday, July 28th for families and friends.
Registration & Placement
Ballet Arkansas's Summer Intensive is open-enrollment. This program is designed to hone the skills of the Intermediate and Advanced level dancer. A minimum of 3-5 years of dance training is recommended to excel in this program. Dancers must be 10 years old by July 1, 2023. Dance photographs may be required for placement.
Summer Intensive Boot Camp
Ages 10-21
Little Rock, AR | UA - Little Rock Center for Performing Arts
July 10 - 14, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$100 Non-Refundable Registration Deposit + $275 Tuition due by May 31, 2023
Experience a series of intensive master classes to boost your technique over the course of a single week, taught by the Artistic Staff and professional dancers of Ballet Arkansas! Classes and workshops will be offered in ballet, pointe/men's, variations, conditioning, pilates/yoga, contemporary, and more. Perfect your technique, improve your artistry, and get personalized attention to help you succeed. Multiple levels with small class sizes give students the individualized attention and encouragement they need to advance their abilities. This camp is the perfect preparation for the two week Summer Intensive or is an excellent stand-alone program.
Registration & Placement
Ballet Arkansas's Summer Intensive Boot Camp is open-enrollment. This program is designed to hone the skills of the Intermediate and Advanced level dancer. A minimum of 3-5 years of dance training is recommended to excel in this program. Dancers must be 10 years old by July 1, 2023. Dance photographs may be required for placement.
Junior Intensive
Ages 7-9A
Ballet Arkansas, 520 Main Street, Little Rock, AR
Week 1: June 12-16, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Week 2: June 19-23, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$100 Non-refundable Registration Deposit + $150 Tuition due by May 31, 2023
*Cost for 1 week
Join Ballet Arkansas for a fun-filled week (or two!) of dance training taught by the professional dancers and staff of Ballet Arkansas. Students will spend the week making new friends, perfecting their technique, and learning choreography in a variety of dance disciplines! The week will culminate with a showcase for families and friends. Dancers must 7 years old by June 1, 2023. A minimum of 2-3 years prior dance training is highly recommended to excel in this program.
Story Time Dance Camp
Ages 4-6