Ages 3-6
Whether your student is looking for a fun summer activity or training on a pre-professional level, we have something for everyone. Check back in soon as our summer schedule updates all winter/spring!
Creative Movement (6 Week Session)
July 10-August 14 (Wednesdays)
4:00-4:45pm
Age 3
$75/dancer
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Ages 3-4 for 0-1 years dance experience. Students will explore classroom setting, coordination, imaginative exercises and games, and the basic foundations of dance.
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Ballet/Tap (6 Week Session)
July 10-August 14 (Wednesdays)
4:45-5:45
Age 4
$80/dancer
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A class for students with 0-2 years dance experience, ages 4-5. In our curriculum, this is the next class progressed from Creative Movement. Students will continue to learn classroom structure, practice imaginative exercises, and study the basic foundations of ballet and tap. Both ballet and tap shoes will be needed for this class, and we introduce them to classical dance attire (leotard and tights with optional skirt).
Acro Masterclasses
May 29-June 19 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
5:30-6:30PM
Ages 6+
$105/dancer (for all 7 classes)
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Taught by Acrobatic Arts certified instructors, acro masterclasses will focus on conditioning, flexibilty, strength, limbering, and tumbling, with fun new skills and variations to practice. Please wear a leotard or sports top with snug-fitting shorts or leggings, hair in a low bun, and bring plenty of water.
Ballet Masterclasses
May 29-June 19 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
4:00-5:30pm
Ages 6+
$140/dancer (for all 7 classes)
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This beginner-intermediate class will consist of a full barre and center. Primarily Balanchine technique, but all styles and levels welcome.
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Tumble Tots
Saturday, June 8th
9:00-11:00am
$50/dancer
Ages 3-6
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A fun and interactive class where students will learn to tumble and roll in a safe and fun environment!
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Frozen Camp
Friday, June 21
9:00-11:00am
$50/dancer
Ages 3-6
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Get ready for a morning of dance, craft, and play! Please bring water and a snack. Attire is whatever the dancer is comfortable in as we dance and interact with your favorite frozen queen.​
Summer Dance Camp
June 24-27
9:00-11:30am (Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm)
$185/dancer
Ages 5-6
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Our younger dancers will join the "big kids" for a half day of MDC's Summer Dance Intensive. A camp unlike any in the area: train with our elite staff, guest teachers, learn choreography, and end each session with a fun event (glow party, pizza party, ice cream, etc...)! Students receive professional and pre-professional level training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, and more from a variety of local and guest instructors.
Elite Dance Team Auditions
Friday, June 28th
9:00-11:00 ages 4-10
11:00 ages 11+
FREE
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Dancers ages 4 and up are eligible to audition for Maine Dance Center's Elite Dance Team. The auditions are completely free, but we ask dancers still register online in order to receive relevant information via email. If you'd like to talk more about whether the Elite team is the right fit for your family/dancer, send us an email!
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Auditionees should wear a leotard, pink tights, hair in a low bun, and bring all of their dance shoes and plenty of water. Dancers that wish to audition for a solo should prepare 30 seconds of their own choreography, or choreography from a class or performance.
Dance With Me (6 Week Session)
July 9 - August 16 (Fridays)
9:30-10:00am
$80/dancer for 6 weeks
Ages 1.5-3
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Dance with me for students age 1.5 - 3. Begin to explore movement and rhythm, develop coordination, creativity, and posture. The first half of the class will be a lightly structured music and movement repertoire and the second half will be varied sensory exploration guided by the parent and instructor.
Swiftie Camp
Friday, July 12
9:00-12:-00pm
$65/dancer
Ages 5-9
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Friendship bracelets, photoshoot, games, and jam to your favorite Swiftie songs!
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Mini Hip Hop
Friday, August 9th
9:00-11:00am
$50/dancer
Ages 3-6
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The perfect way to introduce children aged 3-6 to the joys of dance. Our experienced instructors will lead students through a range of activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and most importantly, fun!