Many Dance Alliance member organizations offer summer dance classes and programs. There’s something for everybody!
Albany Berkshire Ballet is offering six weeks of Summer Intensives for the intermediate to advanced level students, ages 10 and up. Dancers will receive exceptional training appropriate for their age and level. All intensives are from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. More information at: http://schoolabb.wix.com/schoolofabbsummer#!intensives/c7xr
Summer Evening Open Classes at Myers School in Schenectady for ages 14 and up. Classes twice a week for the months of June, July and August. Registration and information at Myersnortheast.org.
July 6 – 31, Myers 4 week Summer Intensive for ages 8-and up. Mon- Fri, 9am- 4pm at our 3 Schenectady Studios with guest teachers Lauren Lovette from NYCB, Deborah Winger, former NYCB dancer and Richard Stafford, from CATS on Broadway, along with our own professional staff. This program includes 3 SPAC field trips. Registration and information at Myersnortheast.org.
Dance and fitness classes for adults and teens (12+) are ongoing all summer at Albany Dance & Fitness. Jazz, Ballet, Gentle Ballet, Barre, Balletone, Bokwa and more! Daytime, evenings and weekends. Move info at www.albanydancefitness.com or (518) 573-3631.
The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Troy. (518) 273.0552 x 226, Yoga for Kids introduces children, ages 6 to 12, to the joy of movement while increasing strength, flexibility, and relaxation with poses creatively modified to build coordination, confidence, and imagination. Saturdays, June 6- July 18, 9:30am- 10:30am, 6 sessions, Saturdays, July 25- Aug. 29, 9:30am – 10:30am, 6 sessions. Member: $60: Non-Member: $66: Drop-in Rate: $11. Instructor: Maria Bowers, level: beginner. No class July 4. Om Yoga: The goal is to achieve physical relaxation, increased strength, and flexibility with mental clarity and calmness. Saturdays, June 27- Aug.8, 10:45am- Noon, 6 sessions. Saturdays, Aug. 15- September 26, 10:45am- Noon, 6 sessions, Member: S66: Non-Member: $72: Drop-in Rate: $12. Instructor: Maria Bowers, level: beginner. No class September 7. Embodied Art: 5Rhythms with Andi Adamczyk: Get whatever might be stuck moving again and reconnect to that intuitive, instinctual artist that is buried deep in your bones. Wednesdays, July 29- Sept.2, 10am – 11:30am, 6 session. Member: $91: Non-Member: $102: Drop-in Rate: $15. Level: beginner.
Dance with the Dancers: up close and personal ballet classes with members of NYCB includes choreography inspired by NYCB’s rep coming to SPAC this July. Jon Stafford and Jenifer Ringer on Monday July 6 at 7:15pm and Andrew Scordato on Saturdays July 11 and 18 at 9:30am will be located at My Gym in Ballston Spa, 2100 Doubleday Avenue. Scordato will also teach on Monday, July 13 at the School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance at 7:15pm. (New location!) Cost is $20 per class and $5 for observers. Mail checks to Total Body Trifecta, 15 Red Coach Trail, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Nacre’s Modern Dance Camp, under the Artistic Direction of Beth Fecteau, is a one and/or two week program offering professional training to area dancers (ages 13 and up) who want to immerse themselves in modern dance. This camp, offered the weeks of July 27th and August 3rd (10am – 4pm), emphasizes strong technique, artistry and performance. Classes include modern technique, partnering for modern dancers, ballet for modern dancers and modern dance repertory. The week concludes with a performance for family and friends. Applications are available at www.nacredance.com. Classes held at 153 Regent Street in Saratoga Springs. $400 per week or $700 for two weeks (100.00 discount) For more information call 518-817-3833.
National Museum of Dance, School of the Arts Summer Classes June 22-August 21. More information at dancemuseum.org/school/schedule.html
July 7 through August 13, Marcus Rogers Dance Company (MRDC) summer evening technique classes, for ages 10-adult. Tues. – Ballet 5:30-6:45pm, Pointe 6:45-7:15pm, Lyrical/Contemporary 7:15-8:15pm. Thurs. – Ballet 5:30-6:45pm, Jazz 6:45-7:45pm. Class size is limited and priority will be given to those who pre-register. Drop ins welcomed but not guaranteed space. Each dancer who pre-registers for a ballet class will receive 2 complimentary tickets to see the NYC Ballet at SPAC this summer. Private coaching is also available. To be eligible for private lesson slot, you must attend at least one group class. No Exceptions. Classes will be held at Cindy’s Academy of Dance (1095 Central Ave, 2nd floor, Albany) To register or more information, email MarcusRogersDanceCompany@gmail.com or call 917-304-2807.
Radio City Rockette, Chrystie Greco, is accepting intermediate – advanced singer/dancers, ages 10&up, for The NY Experience. Everything you need to know about how to make it or break it the world of show business! This is a one week summer intensive. Hear from our faculty about becoming a Radio City Rockette, touring with Justin Timberlake, landing a role on Broadway, training with a professional Ballet Company and how to ace your college audition.The week culminates in an in-house performance. The program runs Aug, 24-Aug. 28 at CK Dance Company. Email chrystie@ckdancecompany.com, or visit ckdancecompany.com to register or for more information. Technique Week ~ Aug. 10-14. This is a one week intensive for intermediate to advanced dancers, looking to refine their skills and boost technique. This is a great program for competitive dancers to gain a fresh perspective. Instructors include Radio City Rockette, professional ballet dancer, professional modern dancer and university faculty. Daily classes include Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical, Jazz, Tap, Pilates and more. Email chrystie@ckdancecompany.com or visit ckdancecompany.com to register or for more information.
Proctors Broadway Dance Camp July 13-17, 1pm-4:30pm, Ages 10-14 proctors.org/summer-programs