Summer Programs

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2024 CAMPS 

PIXAR DANCE PARTY (ages 3-6)

Zoom, swim, skitter, and march into our dance studio and the magical world of your favorite Pixar movies! We will bring animated characters to life and dance the day away while highlighting creative expression, practicing perseverance and celebrating the joy of friendship. Grab your best friend and bounce your way to Columbia Dance for a week of fantastic fun!

June 24-28 (1 week program) 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $215

 

SUPERHERO TRAINING CAMP (ages 3-6)

Calling all imaginations! We need new recruits to protect Vancouver and uphold the values of the famous superheroes we love! In our Superhero Training Camp kids will learn about a special superhero characteristic each day. We will get physical with stretching, a dance class and lots of exercise. We’ll play games that encourage team work, perseverance, and fairness. Crafts and snack time won’t be forgotten! Bring your A-game for a fantastic week of fun!

July 22-26 (1 week program) 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $215

 

BLUEY BONANZA CAMP (ages 3-6)

Calling all pup-lovers, find your magic xylophone and join us on an adventure to Australia where we’ll use our imaginations to celebrate our favorite dancing dogs! Bluey, Bingo and all of their friends will be celebrated as we dance, craft, and play together as a team. Bring your best Granny impressions, a great friend, and a happily wagging tail to Columbia Dance this summer!

Aug 19-23 (1 week program) 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $215

 

LEVEL 1 & 2 SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE

15 hours of dance in 1 week! This Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 6-10 with 0-1 year of ballet experience.  Divided into two levels, it is a great place to try ballet for the very first time or to improve on the skills you already have.  Current Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Pre-Ballet or Level 1A in the 2023-2024 School Year are highly encouraged to enroll in this camp.  This program will feature daily ballet technique followed by a dance class in another style (style TBD).

July 15 – 19 (1 week program) 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $225

 

LEVEL 2 & 3 SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE

15 hours of dance in 1 week! This Summer Intensive is designed for dancers ages 9-12 with 2-3 years of ballet experience.  Current Columbia dance students who were enrolled in Levels 1B or 2 for the 2023-2024 School Year are highly encouraged to enroll in this camp. This program will feature daily ballet technique followed by repertoire class. The program will culminate with the dancers performing the repertoire they learned on either August 3 or 4.

July 29 – August 2 (1 week program plus performance on August 3 or 4) 9:00am-12:00pm

Tuition: $225

 

LEVEL 4 INTENSIVE

August 5-16 (2 week program), 9:30am-2:30pm

Tuition: $599

Daily Ballet Technique and Pre-Pointe with Becky Moore will be followed by character dance with guest teacher Altin Naska in week 1!  During week 2, dancers will delve into the art of choreography with Carlyn Hudson after their technique and pre-pointe classes.

This intensive is for Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Level 3 during the 2023-2024 School Year.  New Students are welcome- please call or email to set up a placement class.

 

LEVEL 5 INTENSIVE

August 5-16 (2 week program), 9:30am-2:30pm

Tuition: $599

Daily Ballet Technique with Carlyn Hudson and Pointe with Becky Moore will be followed by character dance with guest teacher Altin Naska in week 1!  During week 2, dancers will delve into the art of choreography with Carlyn Hudson after their technique and pre-pointe classes. Boys will have daily boys class during week 2 with guest faculty, Bailey Shaw, from 3:45-4:45pm.

This intensive is for Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Level 4 during the 2023-2024 School Year.  New Students are welcome- please call or email to set up a placement class.

 

LEVEL 6 INTENSIVE

August 5-16 (2 week program), 9:30am-4:30pm

Tuition: $750

Week 1 will include:

  • Ballet technique with Laura Branfield
  • Pointe with Carlyn Hudson
  • Choreography with Carlyn Hudson
  • Character Dance with Altin Naska

Week 2 will include:

  • Ballet technique with Maranda Jory
  • Pointe variations with Carlyn Hudson
  • Conditioning with Maranda Jory
  • Rehearsal with Becky Moore

This intensive is for Columbia Dance students who were enrolled in Level 5 during the 2023-2024 School Year.  New Students are welcome- please call or email to set up a placement class.

 

COMPANY INTENSIVE

August 5-16 (2 week program), 11:15am-6:00pm

Tuition: $799

Week 1 will include

  • Ballet technique with Laura Branfield
  • Character dance with Altin Naska
  • Repertoire with Beth Whelan

Week 2 will include

  • Floor barre with Maranda Jory
  • Ballet technique with Laura Branfield
  • Repertoire with Laura Branfield
  • Boys class with Bailey Shaw
  • Partnering class with Bailey Shaw

New Students call or email to set up a placement class.