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, Level 1A & Level 1B.
A discount will be applied after registration when signing up for multiple weeks.
| Ages 5-10 years old | Days | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: June 3 – June 7 | Monday – Friday | 9:00-12:00pm | $250 |
| Week 2: June 10 – June 14 | Monday – Friday | 9:00-12:00pm | $250 |
| Week 3: July 8 – July 12 | Monday – Friday | 9:00-12:00pm | $250 |
| Week 4: July 29 – August 2 | Monday – Friday | 9:00-12:00pm | $250 |
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.
- Dance attire and footwear can be purchased at the following: Discount Dance Online, Move Me Boutique in Berkeley, Contra Costa Dancewear, SF Dancegear, A-1 Dance & Theatrical in Hayward.
Refund Policy
- A $50 non-refundable deposit will be processed after 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 a different week of Summer Camp or regular summer classes.
- There are no make up classes.
- Refunds will not be made for missed classes.
Registration now OPEN!
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, and conditioning. Additional classes may include jazz, contemporary, pantomime, character, and pilates. Minimum two years of ballet experience required. Appropriate for OBS students Levels 2 – 6. New students to OBS are welcome!
Ages: 10-16
Dancers will be divided into two groups based on current level of technique.
Days: Monday – Friday
Week 1: July 15 – July 19
Week 2: July 22 – July 26
Tuition
One Week: $495
Two Weeks: $940
Dress Code
- Girls: Black leotard, any style. Pink ballet tights with pink ballet slippers or skin toned tights with coordinating 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.
- Dance attire and footwear can be purchased at the following: Discount Dance Online, Move Me Boutique in Berkeley, Contra Costa Dancewear, SF Dancegear, A-1 Dance & Theatrical in Hayward.
Refund Policy
- A $50 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.
- Balance of fees are due July 1.
- Students who withdraw within the 7 days before the intensive begins may request an account credit which can be used towards regular summer classes.
- There are no make up classes.
- Refunds will not be given for missed classes.
Registration now OPEN!
To register or for more information, please reach us at
contact@oaklandballetschool.com or (510) 530-7516
Summer Classes 2024
July 8 – August 10
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 to schedule a placement class.
| Class | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Ballet 1 & 2 | Saturday | 9:30-10:15am |
| Primary & New Beginners Ages 8+ | Saturday | 10:15-11:00am |
| Level 1 A / B | Saturday | 11:00-12:00pm |
| Level 2 / 3 | Monday / Wednesday | 4:30-6:00pm |
| Level 4 / 5 / 6 | Tuesday / Thursday Saturday | 5:00-7:15pm 12:00-1:30pm |
Summer Session Dress Code
- Girls: Any color/style leotard. Pink ballet tights. Pink ballet slippers. Students in Level 1 and above may wear ballet tights that most closely match their skin tone, along with coordinating ballet slippers.
- Boys: Fitted White t-shirt. Black biker shorts. White socks. White or black ballet slippers.
- Dance attire and footwear can be purchased at the following: Discount Dance Online, Move Me Boutique in Berkeley, Contra Costa Dancewear, SF Dancegear, A-1 Dance & Theatrical in Hayward.
Hair
Pre-Ballet: Hair pulled away from face, preferably in a bun if appropriate.
Level 1 and up: Hair in a neat bun. Long bangs pulled back and pinned away from the face.
Registration will open May 2024
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