Classes For All Ages
Canton Ballet’s robust Summer Program, under the artistic direction of Jennifer Catazaro Hayward, offers classes for dancers of all ages and skill levels outside of the typical school year. Younger dancers are engaged in fun and developmentally-appropriate curriculum through themed day camps and classes, while more advanced dancers concentrate on progressing their skills and artistry through workshops and intensives.
Ages 6 months to 6 years
Dance Camps
Nutcracker Dancecamp
June 12 & 13
Enjoy two fun-filled mornings learning and exploring everything Nutcracker, a Canton Ballet holiday tradition. Meet characters dressed in beautiful tutus and learn the Sugar Plum Fairy dance. Boys will enjoy watching our Russian dance, filled with jumps and leaps. Also, assemble various craft projects to create Nutcracker props.
Ages: For Children, 4 – 6 years old
Teacher: Julie Mizer Grasse
Cost: $88
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule.
A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Camp Schedule
Wednesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Royal Rendezvous Dancecamp
June 17 & 18
Experience two fun-filled mornings enjoying this prince/princess themed camp. Includes Creative Movement classes, activities, and games. Girls and boys will assemble a tiara or jewel studded crown. Dancers will be treated to several dancing princesses in beautiful tutus.
Ages: For Children, 4 – 6 years old
Teacher: Julie Mizer Grasse
Cost: $88
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule.
A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Camp Schedule
Monday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Summer Classes
Toddler Time
June 12 – July 24
Our Children’s Division is designed for young dancers beginning on their dance journey. Through captivating stories and props, we enhance the themes studied. Children will delve into the foundations of dance, exercising alongside a parent or guardian, using both their bodies and imaginations. The foundations of dance are taught under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.
Ages: Toddlers (6mos – 3yrs)
Teacher: Julie Mizer Grasse
Cost: $75
There is no class on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule.
A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Dress Code
Comfortable clothing and bare feet
Class Schedule
Wednesday, 9:00am – 9:30am
Wednesday, 5:30pm – 6:00pm
PREDANCE
June 12 – July 24
Our Children’s Division is designed for young dancers beginning their dance journey. In these classes, children will exercise not only their basic large muscle groups but also their imaginations. The foundations of dance are taught under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.
Ages: Children 3 years of age by August 1
Teachers: Julie Mizer Grasse & Kristen Exposito
Cost: $100
There is no class on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule.
A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Dress Code
Girls: Eurotard Style 4489 Pink Tank Leotard, 212c Theatrical Pink Footless Tights, and bare feet.
Boys: Eurotard Style 44100(C) White Microfiber Top, Black Leggings, bare feet.
Class Schedule
Wednesday, 9:30am – 10:00am
Wednesday, 6:00pm – 6:30pm
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
June 12 – July 24
Our Children’s Division is designed for young dancers beginning their dance journey. In Creative Movement, the children will continue to learn about the foundation of dance while exercising both their bodies and imaginations. Concepts such as directionality, tempo, locomotion, and spatial awareness are explored under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.
Ages: Children 4 years old by August 1
Teachers: Julie Mizer Grasse & Kristen Exposito
Cost: $110
There is no class on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule.
A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Dress Code
Girls: Eurotard Style 4489 Pink Tank Leotard, 212c Theatrical Pink Footless Tights, and bare feet.
Boys: Eurotard Style 44100(C) White Microfiber Top, Black Leggings, bare feet.
Class Schedule
Tuesday, 9:15am – 10:00am
Wednesday, 5:45pm – 6:30pm
PreBallet
June 12 – July 24
In Preballet, children will enhance their dance foundation by exploring and naming ballet steps. Large and small muscle groups are exercised under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.
Ages: Children 5 years old by August 1
Teachers: Julie Mizer Grasse & Kristen Exposito
Cost: $110
There is no class on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule.
A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Dress Code
Girls: Eurotard Style 4489 Pink Tank Leotard, 212c Theatrical Pink Footless Tights, and bare feet.
Boys: Eurotard Style 44100(C) White Microfiber Top, Black Leggings, bare feet.
Class Schedule
Monday, 9:15am – 10:00am
Wednesday, 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Summer Workshops
2-WEEK PREPARATORY A WORKSHOP
June 24 – July 3
As the final level in our Children’s Division for dancers embarking on their journey, the curriculum prepares children for the Student Division. In addition to expanding their understanding of the dance foundation, students continue to exercise both their bodies and imaginations, learning exercises that promote flexibility, strength, alignment, and turnout under the guidance of instructors who specialize in early childhood education.
For current Canton Ballet students enrolled in Prep A for the 2023-24 school year, as well as new students aged 6 by August 1, or those with equivalent experience (instructors reserve the right to move students to different levels better suited to their development).
Cost per week: $100
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule. A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Dress Code
Girls: Eurotard Style 4489/1089 Pink Tank Leotard, 215c Theatrical Pink Footed Tights, and the a2011c Passé Ballet Shoe.
Boys: Eurotard Style 44100(c) White Microfiber Top, 1066/44333/34944/34945 Black Leggings, A2001(c) White Leather Ballet Slippers and White Socks.
Workshop Schedule
Monday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Ages 7 – 12 Years
Summer Workshops
3-WEEK DIVISION A
July 9 – July 25
Our Student Division is for dancers who wish to continue their ballet training. Classes focus on technique, repertoire, and varied dance disciplines. The curriculum concentrates on correct placement of the body, head, arms, and feet in the five positions and requires that students have already developed good concentration skills. We place students in the Student Division based on the class that will best suit their continued development as a dancer.
For current Canton Ballet students enrolled in A-1 or A-2 for the 2023-24 school year, as well as new students aged 7-9 by August 1, or those with equivalent experience (instructors reserve the right to move students to different levels better suited to their development).
Cost per week: $165
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule. A $35 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Workshop Benefits
Curriculum concentrates on correct placement of the body, head, arms and feet in the five positions and requires that students have already developed good concentration skills.
Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday, 10:00am – 1:00pm
3-WEEK DIVISION B
July 8 – July 24
Our Student Division is for dancers who wish to continue their ballet training, focusing on technique, repertoire, and varied dance disciplines. In Level B, students are introduced to new vocabulary and exercises, with longer classes, and the addition of jazz to their curriculum. We place students in the Student Division based on the class that will best suit their continued development as a dancer.
For current Canton Ballet students enrolled in B-1, B-2, or B-3 for the 2023-24 school year, as well as new students aged 9-10 by August 1, or those with equivalent experience (instructors reserve the right to move students to different levels better suited to their development).
Cost per week: $275
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule. A $50 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Workshop Benefits
Students are introduced to new vocabulary and exercises. Classes are longer. In B group, Jazz is introduced to the curriculum. Dancers attend class 3 days a week.
Workshop Schedule
Monday, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday, 9:00am – 2:00pm
5-WEEK DIVISION C
June 24 – July 25
Level C students expand their vocabulary and further their technique and strength by learning more complex steps and combinations. Students take a daily ballet technique class and a (pre)pointe class, as well as additional classes in genres such as jazz, modern, and Pilates.
For current Canton Ballet students enrolled in C-1, C-2, or C-3 for the 2023-24 school year, as well as new students aged 10-12 by August 1, or those with equivalent experience (instructors reserve the right to move students to different levels better suited to their development).
Cost per week: $344
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule. A $50 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration.
Workshop Benefits
Students take a daily ballet technique class for 1.5 hours, a pre-pointe/pointe class/etc. for 1 hour, and then an additional class in jazz, modern, musical theatre, Pilates, contemporary, etc.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9:00AM – 10:30AM, ballet
10:30AM – 11:30, pointe
11:30AM – 1:00PM, jazz, modern, contemporary, musical theatre, Pilates
C group students work on more complex steps, combinations and vocabulary are added to the dancer’s curriculum. Classes become longer and a day is added to the weekly schedule. Pointe classes are introduced into the curriculum.
Workshop Schedule
Monday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Tuesday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Wednesday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Thursday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Pre-Professional (12 years +)
Summer Workshops
5-WEEK INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
June 24 – July 25
Pre-Professional students are challenged with advanced-level instruction in daily ballet technique classes and pointe/variation classes. Additionally, they will attend weekly classes in genres such as jazz, modern, and Pilates.
For current Canton Ballet students enrolled in the Pre-Professional Division for the 2023-24 school year, as well as new students with equivalent experience (instructors reserve the right to move students to different levels better suited to their development).
Cost per week: $344
Please select the NEW Summer E-Payment Schedule. A $50 nonrefundable deposit will be processed at the time of registration
Workshop Benefits
Students take a daily ballet technique class for 1.5 hours, a pre-pointe/pointe class/etc. for 1 hour, and then an additional class in jazz, modern, musical theatre, Pilates, contemporary, etc.
Workshop Schedule
Monday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Tuesday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Wednesday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Thursday, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Teen & Adult (13 years +)
Summer Classes
Adult Ballet Session
June 12 – July 24
The Recreation Division is proud to offer this summer dance class for adults. Whether you are just beginning or are continuing your dance training, you’ll find this class allows you to learn new skills and is — most of all — fun.
Teacher: Julie Mizer Grasse
Cost: $150
There is no class on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Dress Code
Comfortable clothing.
Class Schedule
Wednesday, 6:30pm – 7:45pm