Summer Dance 2023

DANCE CAMPS AND CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS

Dance with Ballet Memphis this summer! Explore ballet for the first time or continue working on your technique. Learn directly from dance professionals who are mindful of teaching to the skill level of the student.

Camps do not require previous dance experience. Just come ready to have fun!

Build-A-Ballet Camps

  • Ages 3-10

Come experience a magical week exploring ballet, storytelling, costumes and more! In these Build-A-Ballet camps children will move, create, and collaborate to make a ballet performance together.


Build-A-Ballet Camp: Prince and Princess Fairytale Camp

  • Ages 3-5 (Current students DD3-DD5)

  • $195

June 5-9, 2023

Step into the world of imagination and explore the life of adventure as Princes, Princesses, Dragons and more! Children will move, create, and collaborate to make a ballet performance together.

*Students must be 3 years old by May 1, 2023 and potty trained.

Build-A-Ballet Camp: Prince and Princess Fairytale Camp Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ballet Memphis Dream Studio

Inclusive Expressive Arts Workshop

  • Ages 13 to Adult

  • $195

June 5-9, 2023
In this workshop, participants will use the tools of movement and their own voice to find their creative selves and connect with others through the joy of dance and drama.

For students with and without disabilities.

Inclusive Expressive Arts Workshop Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ballet Memphis Dream Studio

Summer Beginner Ballet

  • Ages 8-13

  • $240

June 6 - August 1, 2023

For dancers wishing to start their ballet training this summer, join us for this Beginner Ballet course where new students will explore the foundations of ballet technique and form! Meets Tuesdays - no class July 4th.

Summer Beginner Ballet Schedule

Tuesdays 5:30-6:45pm Ballet Memphis

Build-A-Ballet Camp: Beyond Technique - Fairytale Edition

  • Ages 6-10 (Current students B1-B4 and Younger Beginners)

  • $195

June 12-16, 2023

Beyond Technique - Fairytale Edition blends the imaginative and child-led aspects of our creative dance camps with an introduction to the traditional structure of rehearsal and performance. This whimsical camp begins every day with a ballet class followed by time for students to collectively choreograph their own short ballet. The final day of this program culminates in an informal performance for friends and family.

Build-A-Ballet Camp: Beyond Technique - Fairytale Edition Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ballet Memphis Dream Studio

Build-A-Ballet Camp: Winter in July

  • Ages 3-5 (Current students DD3-DD5)

  • $195

July 17-July 21, 2023

Take a break from the heat of summer and cool off as we create a winter wonderland in the middle of July. Experience a magical week exploring ballet, music, costumes and more! Children will move, create, and collaborate to make a snowy ballet performance together.

*Students must be 3 years old by May 1, 2023 and potty trained.

Build-A-Ballet Camp: Winter in July Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm Ballet Memphis Discover Studio

Summer Intensives

For students outside of Ballet Memphis, please call Jenna Lester for placement information at 901-214-2404.


June Beyond Technique - Intermediate

  • Ballet 4-8

  • $650 tuition; $100 deposit due by March 25th

June 19th – June 30th

A two-week intensive that will develop the student’s skills in learning choreography, perfecting the details, and performing. Dancers will take daily class and then dive into workshops and rehearsals to learn choreography and develop creativity. The session will culminate in a final in-studio performance on June 30th.

June Beyond Technique - Intermediate Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:30am-2:00pm Ballet Memphis

July Beyond Technique - Advanced

  • Ballet 7-8

  • $1600 tuition; $250 deposit due by March 25th

July 10th – July 28th

A one-of-a-kind immersion program, this unique experience is not only modeled on the daily life of our professional company artists, but allows students to work closely with a select group of them to help develop a more complete dancer. Students will foster their creativity, understand how best to work with their bodies, participate in small-group mentoring, learn the technical aspects of dancing in a theater—and become a better dancer! Participation on all days is mandatory. Final public performance on July 28th.

July Beyond Technique - Advanced Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm Ballet Memphis
Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm Ballet Memphis