2021 SUMMER CAMPS

Looking for something to do this summer?
​Join in the fun at Blue Ridge Performing Arts Academy!

​​Class size is limited, so register today to reserve your spot!
​Camp Descriptions

​Tippi-Toes Dance Camp 1
For Ages 3 & 4
​(Must be potty trained and turn 3 by August 30)
  • Cost: $50
  • Dates: July 5 – July 9
  • Times: 10am – 11am
Camp Schedule:
​Monday - Pet Parade (Bring your favorite stuffed animal.)
Tuesday - Cowboy/Cowgirl Corral (Dress like a cowboy or cowgirl.)
Wednesday - Party in the USA (Dress in your red, white, and blue.)
Thursday - Under the Sea (Campers will be given grass skirts to wear over their leotards or shorts.)
Friday - Storybook Prince and Princess (Dress like your favorite prince or princess.)
  • Each day includes music, songs, games, a take home craft, and, of course, dance - all related to the day's theme!
  • ​During the last 15 minutes of class on Friday, the campers will treat family and friends to a magical performance to showcase all they have learned during the week. 
  • What to Wear: Girls - Any color leotard, pink footed ballet tights, full-sole pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun or ponytail, short hair secured away from face with barrettes. (We recommend that a leotard be worn under costumes so the costume can be removed if the dancer gets too hot.) Boys - Any color t-shirt, athletic shorts, socks, black ballet shoes. (Dancewear may be purchased from our online store.)
  • What to Bring: Water bottle and non-peanut snack.​
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​Hip-Hop Dance Camp
​For Ages 9-17 (Rising 4th-12th Graders)
  • Cost: $100 
  • Dates: July 5 – July 9
  • Times: 1pm – 3pm
  • Activities include basic hip hop dance moves in a fun, high-energy environment. 
  • During the last 15 minutes of class on Friday, campers will participate in an end of camp performance for family and friends.
  • What to Wear: T-shirt or tank top; athletic pants, leggings, or shorts; socks; new athletic shoes that are only worn in the dance room. Street shoes are not allowed because they will damage the expensive dance room floor. Crop tops, half tops, and sports bras (with nothing worn over them) are not allowed.​ 
  • What to Bring: Water bottle and non-peanut snack.
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​Pop Stars & Pirouettes Camp 1 (THIS CAMP IS FULL)
​For Ages 5 to 7 (Rising K-2nd Graders)
  • Cost: $100
  • Dates: July 12 – July 16
  • Times: 10am – 12pm  
  • Join us for an exciting week of games, crafts, jazz, and ballet!
  • Unleash your inner pop star with five, fun-filled days of dancing to the latest pop hits!
  • Refine your ballet technique and explore famous ballets, such as the "Nutcracker," "The Sleeping Beauty," "Swan Lake," and "Cinderella."
  • Each day, dancers make a craft that will be used in our mini-production at the end of the week.
  • During the last 15 minutes of class on Friday, the campers will treat family and friends to a Pop Star and Pirouette Performance to showcase all they have learned during the week. 
  • What to Wear: Girls - Any color leotard, pink footed ballet tights, full-sole pink ballet shoes, black slip-on jazz shoes, hair in a bun or ponytail, short hair secured away from face with barrettes. Girls may wear a dance skirt for ballet and dance shorts for jazz.  Boys - Any color t-shirt, athletic shorts, socks, black ballet shoes. (Dancewear may be purchased from our online store.)
  • What to Bring: Water bottle and non-peanut snack.​
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​Leaps & Turns Camp
​For Ages 10 to 17 (Rising 5th-12th Graders)  
  • Cost: $100
  • Dates: July 12 – July 16
  • Times: 1pm – 3pm​
If you want to improve your leaps and turns and make every dance more spectacular, then this is the camp for you!
  • Improve your fouetté turns, a la seconde turns, piqué turns, chaîné turns, barrel turns, and pirouettes.
  • Learn simple tips to increase the height of your switch leaps, calypsos, firebirds, and grand jetés.​
  • During the last 15 minutes of class on Friday, the campers will treat family and friends to a special performance to showcase all they have learned during the week. 
  • What to Wear: Any color leotard, pink or light suntan ballet tights, pink ballet shoes and/or black slip-on jazz shoes, hair in a bun or ponytail, short hair secured away from face with barrettes. Dance shorts may be worn over leotard. (Dancewear may be purchased from our online store.) 
  • What to Bring: Water bottle and peanut-free snack.
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​Tippi-Toes Dance Camp 2 
For Ages 3 & 4 
​(Must be potty trained and turn 3 by August 30)
  • Cost: $50
  • Dates: July 19 – July 23
  • Times: 10am – 11am
Schedule: (Same as Session 1)
​Monday - Pet Parade (Bring your favorite stuffed animal.)
Tuesday - Cowboy/Cowgirl Corral (Dress like a cowboy or cowgirl.)
Wednesday - Party in the USA (Dress in your red, white, and blue.)
Thursday - Under the Sea (Campers will be given grass skirts to wear over their leotards or shorts.)
Friday - Storybook Prince and Princess (Dress like your favorite prince or princess.)
  • Each day includes music, songs, games, a take home craft, and, of course, dance - all related to the day's theme!
  • During the last 15 minutes of class on Friday, the campers will treat family and friends to a magical performance to showcase all they have learned during the week. 
  • What to Wear: Girls - Any color leotard, pink footed ballet tights, full-sole pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun or ponytail, short hair secured away from face with barrettes. (We recommend that a leotard be worn under costumes so the costume can be removed if the dancer gets too hot.) Boys - Any color t-shirt, athletic shorts, socks, black ballet shoes. (Dancewear may be purchased from our online store.)
  • ​​What to Bring: Water bottle and peanut-free snack.
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​Junior Dance Intensive
For Ages 8 to 11 (Rising 3rd-6th Graders)
  • Cost: $100
  • Dates: July 19 – July 23
  • Times: 1pm – 3pm​
The sun is shining, school is out, and it's time to take your dancing to the next level!
  • The Junior Dance Intensive is the perfect way to improve your dance skills this summer by building strength, flexibility, and technique in preparation for fall classes.
  • Dancers will experience the joy and artistry of movement with classes in ballet, jazz, tap, conditioning, and improvisation.
  • During the last 15 minutes of class on Friday, the dancers will participate in an end of camp performance for family and friends.
  • What to Wear: Girls - Any color leotard, pink footed ballet tights, full-sole pink ballet shoes (11 year olds may wear split-sole ballet shoes), black slip-on jazz shoes, black tap shoes, hair in a bun or ponytail, short hair secured away from face with barrettes. Girls may wear a dance skirt for ballet and dance shorts for jazz and tap. Boys - Any color t-shirt, athletic shorts, socks, black ballet shoes. (Dancewear may be purchased from our online store.)
  • What to Bring: Water bottle and peanut-free snack.

​Pop Stars & Pirouettes Camp 2
​For Ages 5 to 7 (Rising K-2nd Graders)
  • Cost: $100
  • Dates: July 26 – July 30
  • Times: 10am – 12pm  
​Schedule: (Same as Session 1)
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Theater Performance Camp
​For Ages 9 to 16 (Rising 4th-11th Graders)​
  • Cost: $150
  • Dates: August 2 – August 6
  • Times: 9am – 2pm​​
  • What to Wear: 
​Students should wear clothing that they will be comfortable moving around in. Please dress appropriately to be ready for anything. (Girls should wear shorts under skirts or dresses.) Street shoes are not allowed in the dance room where classes will be held. Ballet, jazz, character shoes, or new shoes that are only worn in the dance room are acceptable. – No bare feet.
  • What to Bring:
Campers will need to bring a water bottle and their own peanut-free snack each day.
  • About the Instructor:
Amanda McCormick, Acting Instructor, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre: Acting and Directing at Baldwin Wallace University.      ​
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