Keep it COOL this summer at The Center Dance Studio!

The Center will be hosting 9 different week-long programs this summer for kids entering grades 1-6*
*We have a limited number of slots for children entering kindergarten. Inquire!

Part reader/writer’s workshop, part dance your heart out/collaborative choreography, part cool down and dip at the town pool. 

One hundred percent fun. 

July 13th-July 17th:

Time Machine: Dancing Through the Decades (grades 3-6)
In our newest camp for kids in grades 3-6, we will leap aboard a time machine and visit some of the most exciting periods in US dance history. Rewinding all the way to the Roaring Twenties, we’ll Fox Trot, Jitterbug, Twist, Hustle and Dab our way to the present. We may even venture to the FUTURE for a peek at upcoming dance trends! Your children will love discovering the music, fashion, art and artifacts of days gone by, AND sharing their vision of what’s yet to come! REGISTER

Picture Book Parade (grades 1-3)
In Picture Book Parade, kids in grades 1–3 will be immersed in the art and artistry of the picture book. We will dwell among the pages of time-honored favorites and explore the works of pioneering new authors. We will craft our OWN picture books, practicing a colorful variety of illustration styles, DANCE our original stories as well as those of published authors, and close out the week with an “author reading” and outdoor performance. As always, hot sunny afternoons will lead us to the town pool! REGISTER 

July 20th-24th:  

Hip Hop Hooray! (grades 1-6)
Get ready to break it down this summer with Hip Hop Hooray! This high-energy program is perfect for kids in grades 1–6 who want to learn the art of Hip Hop dance in a fun and creative way. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, Hip Hop Hooray will introduce you to a variety of exciting styles like Poppin’, Lockin’, House, and Krumping. Throughout the week, dancers will: build strong dance foundations while learning the language of Hip Hop; get a taste of freestyle and explore how to express themselves through movement; work together to create group routines and individual dance sequences; boost confidence, coordination, and creativity, all while having a blast! No prior dance experience is necessary—just bring your energy and excitement for an unforgettable summer of Hip Hop! This program will run in two separate sections: grades 1-3 and grades 3-6. REGISTER

July 27th-July 31st:

Midsummer Ballet (grades 1-3)
Perfect your plié, design a tutu, paint like Degas. Adapt a scene from Swan Lake, cool down with a flying leap into the town pool, then waltz over to Emily Dickinson’s Garden for some barefoot ballet! At The Center’s Midsummer Ballet program for children entering grades 1-3, young dancers will enjoy ballet-themed choreography labs, literature, arts and crafts AND daily technique classes. At the end of the week, families and friends will be invited to a matinee performance. REGISTER

Ballet Theatre (grades 3-6)
Let’s take to the stage! In Ballet Theatre, our new ballet camp for children in grades 3-6, we will learn all about the great ballets: Swan Lake, Coppelia, The Firebird, The Magic Flute…the list goes on! In quintessential Center Dance style, we will examine these classical works through a critical lens and apply our own spin to each of them! REGISTER

August 3rd-August 7th:

Fairies & Folklore (grades 1-6)
At our Fairies & Folklore summer dance program, kids will read classic fairy tales, write their own, and DANCE them all! We’ll build gnome homes, fashion fairy wands, brew ambrosia, scribble spells, and maybe even meet some water nymphs at the town pool. This summer camp is pure magic! Join us at the end of the week for an enchanting performance of campers’ imaginations come to life. REGISTER 

August 10th -August 14th:

Dance Around the World (grades 3-6)
This summer, your child can dance around the world without boarding one plane. At The Center’s Dance Around the World summer program, kids in grades 3-6 will learn traditional and contemporary dance styles from across the globe. Each day will land us on a different continent, where we’ll explore the music, literature, art and cuisine from different countries. Be sure to pack a bathing suit! REGISTER

Earth Dance (grades 1-6)
In Earth Dance, campers will explore the water cycle, weather, bugs, plants and more. They will deepen their understanding of nature’s wonders through dance-building, connecting with each other to dance the fury of wild storms, pupate like caterpillars, and grow from tiny seedlings into flourishing a garden. The week will include a visit to a local farm, art-making inspired by the natural world, and lots of outdoor dancing. At the end of the week, friends and families will be invited to attend a performance inspired by the students’ explorations. REGISTER

August 17th-August 21st:

Moving Museum (grades 1-6)
Venture beyond the frame in Moving Museum, our summer program where art comes alive! Children will navigate Pablo Picasso’s cubist landscapes, try Jean-Michel Basquiat’s crowns on for size, dance to the music of Wasily Kandinsky’s visual symphony, and bask in the brilliance of Sonia Delaunay’s colorful palettes. Each day, we will explore different artistic movements, mediums and masterpieces. At the end of the week, friends and families will be invited to attend an informal exhibition of the students’ artworks, AND a dance performance inspired by them. REGISTER

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9AM – 3:30 PM at The Center Dance Studio, 321 Main Street in Amherst, MA

All programs will culminate in an informal performance for family and friends.

$450/week

To register, email thecenterdanceschool@gmail.com, call 413-230-1944 or visit our Square Store.

A $100 non-refundable deposit secures your child’s spot; the balance is due by June 1st (pay online or mail a check to The Center Dance Studio).

Balances are non-refundable unless your child is unable to attend the program for medical reasons. 

Groupings for 1st-6th Grade Programs
At The Center, we thoughtfully divide campers into groups for a balanced and positive experience. While age is an important factor, we also consider sibling dynamics, individual needs, and developmental stages to ensure a harmonious group atmosphere. We find that having a mix of ages and abilities often helps the camp run smoothly and allows campers to learn from one another in a fun, supportive environment. If you would like for your child ti be placed together with another registered camper, please submit this request through email; we’ll do the best we can to accommodate your preference. Thank you for understanding as we create the best possible experience for all campers!