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Dance camps for kids in the Rochester, NY area

(If you belong to a camp organization and wish to submit a camp listing, please see the examples below and email your entry to suggestions@kidsoutandabout.com.)

a href="http://www.AllStarsTalent.com" target="_blank">All Stars Talent, Inc. School of Dance, Music & More
1465 Jefferson Road
Rochester, NY 14623
585-292-1510
Contact: AllStarsTalent@aol.com
Web site: www.AllStarsTalent.com
The All Stars Talent studio offers lessons in dance, music, drama, Pilates and MORE for ages newborn - adult. Their studio (new location as of September 2007) offers: Observation windows on every classroom, experienced adult instructors, raised hardwood dance floors & a large waiting area - family members welcome! Lessons are offered in their September - June session, 6 week summer session, 4-8 week workshops, or "drop in" lessons. Their goal is to provide the best possible instruction within a professional, fun, and organized atmosphere. They encourage family involvement and appreciate your suggestions.

 

Flower City Ballet
250 Cumberland st, Suite 250
Rochester, NY 14605
585-325- 2114
Contact: Dance@flowercityballet.com
Web site: www.flowercityballet.com
Flower City Ballet seeks to provide students with the highest quality of classical ballet instruction. We offer small classes, providing students more personal attention, enabling each student the opportunity to perfect their mastery. Whether your goal is fitness, fun or a professional career, Flower City Ballet has something for you. Five weeks of camp offered: One for boys and girls age 3-5; one for ages 6-10; and a 3-week intensive camp in late July-mid August.

 

Ballet Theatre
25 Arcampus Drive
Greece, ny
585-746-0931
Contact - Marianne Reilly-Dalton - Artistic Director
Web site: ballet-theatre.biz
One-week program in early July. Summer dance camp includes age-appropriate dance instruction in ballet and tap. Also includes hands on activities orientated to the theme of the camp. Offering classes year-round in creative movement, pre-ballet, comprehensive ballet program, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and pointe. Ages- 2 1/2 to adult.

 

JP Dance Academy
3195 Brighton-Henrietta TL Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
(585)427-7090
Email: jpdanceacademy@yahoo.com. JP Dance Academy offers a 6-week session of weekly classes for ages 2 through adult. Classes include: ballet/tap/jazz combination, ballet, tap, jazz, Irish, hip hop, musical theater, stretch & strengthen and more! Group classes and private lessons are available. The session ends with an informal performance (in class) where parents and friends are welcome to observe. Summer is a great time to try something new, brush up on steps, or just have fun!

 

Park Avenue Dance Company Summer Classes
Christine Fendley, Artistic Director
15 Vick Park B
Rochester, NY 14607
585-461-2766
Story Dance for Boys and Girls: Everyone loves a story! Come explore how story, drama, visual art and music are woven into dance! Children dance stories from books, ideas, or make up their own stories! 1-hour sessions for 6 weeks starting in early July. Creating Dances for Boys and Girls: What makes us dance? Stories, concepts/ideas such as molecules moving, the weather, connections to one another, visual arts, music, all might inspire dancemaking. Call or see the web site for more information.

 

Perinton Dance Company
East studio at 61 Perinton Hills Mall, Fairport, NY, (585) 223-1978
South studio at 1225 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, NY, (585) 424-4610

They offer several summer programs, ranging from a summer dance camp for children ages 3 - 10, to competitive one-week, three-week, and six-week workshops.

 

Hochstein School of Music & Dance
50 North Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY 14614
585-454-4596
 The Hochstein School of Music and Dance provides all types of music and dance instruction for young children through adults. Dance, Dance, Dance: Dance for Children, Dance for Teens & Adults, Dance Camp

 

Irondequoit Theatre Guild
2350 E. Ridge Rd., Irondequoit, NY, 14622 (585) 454-6567
Kelley Hamilton, zzhamilton@hotmail.com

Summer Performing Arts Camp: This camp instructs students in grades 8-12 in singing, acting and dancing. A unique and creative musical theatre show is presented at the conclusion of the camp. Two weeks, usually late July-early August; contact for more information. Students may register for half-day session (either morning OR afternoon) or full-day session. The registration fee includes 3 weeks of instruction and all necessary materials! All instructors are certified teachers and/or professional performers.

 

Pittsford Recreation and Parks
35 Lincoln, Pittsford, NY 585-248-6280F map
Acrobatic Gymnastics, Tap & Jazz, Tap & Ballet, Ballet, Cardio Kickboxing for Adults, Karate for Children.

 

Amanda Rose Belmont Dance for Joy Studio/Yahweh Ballet
80 Rockwood Place, Rochester 14610 (585) 442-7196
Email: danceforjoy@frontiernet.net

Bringing glory to God and joy to our souls through excellence in Christian dance education and ministry, emphasizing classical ballet. Summer ballet instruction for all levels to master. Also offering modern, Irish, expressive worship and flags, and Wee Ballet and Pre Ballet camps July 14-18 and July 28-Aug. 1.