Our offerings this summer: Young Dancer Summer Camp | Summer Intensives | Summer Classes

Young Dancer Summer Camp

Our week-long dance camps are a great way for children to learn about dance, explore their creativity, and make new friends!

Students will participate in a daily ballet class, explore movement concepts and choreography from a classical ballet, and will have fun with themed related arts & crafts!

Days are structured to be age appropriate, inspiring, and FUN!

We welcome new students who are ready to dance! Children do not need to have prior ballet experience to participate. Open to students ages 5-10 years old. Classes will be split into two age groups. Appropriate for OBS students in Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, Primary and Level 1A.

Registration will open February 1!

Ages: 5-10 years old	Days	Time
Week 1: June 5 – June 9	Monday – Friday	9:00-12:00pm
Week 2: June 12 – June 16	Monday – Friday	9:00-12:00pm
Week 3: July 24 – July 28	Monday – Friday	9:00-12:00pm
Week 4: July 31 – August 4	Monday – Friday	9:00-12:00pm

Dress Code

• Hair pulled away from face, preferably in a bun if appropriate.
• Girls: Any color/style leotard. Pink ballet tights. Pink ballet slippers. Ballet wrap sweater may be worn over leotard.
• Boys: White t-shirt. Black biker shorts. White socks. White or black ballet slippers.

Refund Policy

• A $50 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.
• Balance of fees are due 14 days prior to the first day of camp.
• Students who withdraw within the 7 days before camp begins may request an account credit which can be used towards another YDSC 2023 or Fall 2023 classes.
• There are no make up classes.
• Refunds will not be made for missed classes.

Summer Intensives

Our week-long intensives are a great opportunity for aspiring dancers to strengthen their classical ballet technique and dive into other forms of dance.

Junior Summer Intensive classes will include ballet technique, pointe & pre-pointe, ballet repertoire/variations, stretch/conditioning. Additional classes may include jazz, contemporary, pantomime, character, and pilates. Minimum two years of ballet experience required. Appropriate for OBS students in Level 1B, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4

Registration will open February 1!

Ages: 9-15
Dancers will be divided into two groups based on current level of technique.

Days: Monday – Friday / Time: 9:00-3:00pm
Week 1: July 10 – July 14
Week 2: July 17 – July 21

Dress Code

• Girls: Black leotard, any style. Pink ballet tights. Pink ballet slippers. Short black ballet skirt for repertoire/variations.
• Black leggings for jazz/contemporary/pilates.
• Boys: White t-shirt. Black biker shorts/tights. White socks. White or black ballet slippers.

Refund Policy

• A $50 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.
• Balance of fees are due June 26.
• Students who withdraw within the 7 days before the intensive begins may request an account credit which can be used towards regular summer classes or Fall 2023 classes.
• There are no make up classes.
• Refunds will not be made for missed classes.

To register or for more information, please reach us at
contact@oaklandballetschool.com or (510) 530-7516

Summer Classes 2023

July 10 – August 12

The Oakland Ballet School will be holding a 5-week session of summer classes. Current students, register at the same level as in the previous session. New students welcome! Please contact the school for more information.

Summer Schedule TBD – Registration will open May 2023

Current Students – To access your Jackrabbit parent portal, click here.

Flexible Summer Schedule

OBS offers the option of flexible summer scheduling for students taking 2 + classes per week, but can’t attend the full 6-week session. A minimum of 3-weeks is required. Weeks do not need to be consecutive. Not available through the JR Parent Portal. Not available for Pre-Ballet or Primary levels.

Beginning Level 1 A/B & Level 2
https://bit.ly/summerflex22-beg-level1

Level 3 & 4
https://bit.ly/summerflex22-level2-3

Level 4 & 5
https://bit.ly/summerflex22-level4-5