Summer Dance Classes
Summer Dance Opportunities at Charleston Dance Center
Are you looking for a fun, summer activity for your child? Look no further than Summer Dance Classes and Programs at Charleston Dance Center!
Our recreational summer dance classes provide a non-competitive environment designed to excite new dancers and to encourage year-round training for more experienced dancers.
2026 Summer Dance Camps & Classes Now Open!
Explore our summer programs below:
Preschool Programs • Youth Dance Camps • Tumbling Clinics • Intensives & Bootcamps • Ballet Variations Series • Summer Dance Classes
Preschool Summer Programs (Ages 3–6)
Tiny Twirlers
Ages 3 & 4
This class is a great opportunity for your dancer to try out dance before enrolling for the whole season in the fall. Preschool classes include ballet and tap fundamentals while learning basic dance terminology, musicality, tuning gross & fine motor skills, proper class etiquette and most of all, FUN!!!!
• Dates: June 30, July 2, July 7, & July 9
• Time: 5:00 – 5:45 PM
• Cost: $85
Flip, Tumble & Roll
This preschool tumbling class is perfect for our aspiring tumblers. Students will tune their fine motor skills and work on their strength, flexibility, and balance in a safe, fun, and exciting way!
• Dates: June 30, July 2, July 7, & July 9
• Time: 5:45 – 6:15 PM
• Cost: $65
Rising Stars
Ages 5 & 6
This class is a great opportunity for your dancer to try out dance before enrolling for the whole season in the fall. Preschool classes include ballet and tap fundamentals while learning basic dance terminology, musicality, tuning gross & fine motor skills, proper class etiquette and most of all, FUN!!!!
• Dates: June 30, July 2, July 7, & July 9
• Time: 6:15 – 7:00 PM
• Cost: $85
Special Bundle Offer: Enroll in both Preschool Dance + Tumbling for $140
(The full price will show at registration—we’ll apply the discount manually.)
Youth Dance Camps (Ages 5+)
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Ages 5+
• Dates: June 8 – 12
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Cost: $215
Camp Highlights:
• High-energy dance classes
• Ninja-style movement and agility training
• Demon Hunter themed crafts and games
• Team challenges and missions
• Snack time and social fun
• End-of-week mini performance for families
No dance experience necessary — just bring your energy and imagination!
Wicked Camp
Ages 5+
• Dates: June 29 – July 2
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Cost: $175
Dancers ages 5+ are invited to attend our Wicked theme summer dance camp.
Summer Tumbling Classes
|
Dates |
Program |
Time |
Ages |
Cost |
|
Saturday, June 13 |
Aerial Clinic |
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Ages 7+ |
$40 |
|
Tuesday, July 14 |
Back Handspring Clinic |
5:00 – 7:00 PM |
Ages 7+ |
$40 |
|
Thursday, July 16 |
Aerial Clinic |
5:00 – 7:00 PM |
Ages 7+ |
$40 |
|
Saturday, July 25 |
Walkover Clinic |
10:00 – 11:00 AM |
Ages 5+ |
$20 |
|
Saturday, July 25 |
Back Handspring Clinic |
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Ages 7+ |
$40 |
Summer Intensives & Bootcamps
Mini Mini Summer Intensive
For dancers accepted into the Mini Mini Company and open to all dancers ages 5–8 with prior experience. This age-specific intensive includes Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, and Tumbling—helping young dancers explore new styles while building foundational technique. It’s a fun, focused week of training designed to inspire and prepare our youngest dancers for the season ahead.
• Ages: 5 – 8
• Dates: August 3 – 7
• Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
• Cost: $250
Summer Intensive
Our Summer Intensives are designed to push dancers to the next level, with classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Improvisation, Hip Hop, Pointe, Variations, and more! This all day format will challenge even our most experienced dancers!
• Ages: 8+
• Dates: July 27 – 31
• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Cost: $425
Ballet Bootcamp
Join CDC’s four-day ballet bootcamp! Open to all levels with at least one year of ballet training, this session focuses on the foundations of ballet technique and core conditioning, progressing into strengthening jumps and turns.
• Ages: 8+ | All Levels
• Dates: August 3 – 6
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Cost: $325
Ballet Variations Series
Classical Ballet Variations – Inter/Adv Series
Ages 12+
• Dates: June 29 – July 2
• Time: 1:20 – 4:30 PM
• Cost: $225
A four-day intensive for experienced dancers ready to refine technique and performance quality. Each day includes a ballet technique class followed by a classical variation, focused on artistry, storytelling, and precision.
Classical Ballet Variations Intensive – Inter/Adv Series
Ages 10+
• Dates: July 13 – July 24 (M, W, F)
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Cost: $360
A two-week intensive (M/W/F) designed to elevate both technique and artistry. Dancers will train in ballet technique and learn classical variations, building performance skills and character work. Includes a preview of an exciting new class and performance opportunity coming to CDC.
Classical Ballet Variations – Beginner Series
Ages 8+
• Dates: June 23 – June 26
• Time: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
• Cost: $150
A four-day introduction to classical variations for dancers with at least one year of ballet. Each session includes technique and a beginner-friendly variation, helping dancers build confidence, musicality, and storytelling skills.
Summer Classes
Weekly Evening Dance Classes
A well-rounded summer training program designed to keep dancers strong, versatile, and progressing. Each week includes ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro/tumble, tap, and contemporary, building both technique and confidence across styles.
• Ages: 7+
• Dates: June 29 – July 22 (M & W)
• Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
• Cost: $300
Interested in 2026-2027 Just Dance! Team Auditions?
Join us June 6. Ages 5+ with team options for every level, from first-time competitors to advanced dancers. Train, perform, and be part of something bigger.
