San Diego Summer Dance Camps
Our Summer camps are designed to meet dancers exactly where they are. For our youngest movers (Ages 4–7), camps like Ballerina Dreams and The Royal Ball blend creative play with the fundamentals of ballet, building coordination and confidence in a whimsical setting. For our older students (Ages 8–12), we dive deeper into technique—exploring Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, and Hip Hop through fun and exciting themes. Add in our summer intensive offerings for teens of all levels and it’s sure to be an amazing Summer!
Every week is a new adventure that balances high-quality dance training with friendship and fun. Join us and make this a summer to remember!
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Plus! With partner summer camps offered in Liberty Station and a supervised lunch hour, you can put together a full day arts camp experience!
Details: https://www.maaclibertystation.com/summer-camps
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July 6-10
Hear ye, hear ye! All princes, princesses, and magical creatures are cordially invited to The Royal Ball. This enchanting week is dedicated to the elegance and imagination of the castle court.
Unlike a standard technique class, this camp focuses on Creative Dance and storytelling. We use movement to explore a royal kingdom: marching with the knights, fluttering with the castle dragons, and waltzing in the grand hall.
Dancers will learn the basics of rhythm, coordination, and spatial awareness through games and guided improvisation. We also sprinkle in lessons on “Royal Etiquette”—posture, bowing/curtsies and kindness to others.
Each day includes dance classes, a craft, and a snack break.
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Price: $375 ($350 early bird through 3/31)
Get ready for your close-up! Pop Star World Tour is the ultimate dance experience for kids who love the spotlight. This high-energy week transforms the studio into a stadium stage, where dancers train like the backup crews for their favorite icons.
Mornings focus on Jazz Technique, working on sharp isolations, pirouettes, and the clean lines needed for commercial dance. Dancers will learn how to project confidence and “sell it” to the back row.
In the afternoon, we drop the beat with Hip Hop. Students will learn current grooves, footwork, and musicality, exploring how to stay grounded and loose. We’ll combine these styles into a “music video” style routine that is fierce, fun, and camera-ready.
Monday-Friday 1pm-4pm
Price: $375 ($350 early bird through 3/31)
July 13-17
Step into a world of magic, mystery, and movement! In this one-week immersive dance camp, dancers will journey deep into the “Enchanted Forest,” where ancient trees whisper and mythical creatures roam.
This camp is designed to bridge the gap between technical training and creative artistry. Each day begins with a Ballet class where students will strengthen their technique, focusing on alignment, balance, and grace—building the poise of a forest guardian.
In the afternoons, we shift to Contemporary, exploring floor work, fluidity, and improvisation. Dancers will learn to embody the elements of the forest—moving with the heaviness of ancient roots, the lightness of fluttering fairies, and the sharp dynamics of a storm.
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Price: $375 ($350 early bird through 3/31)
Are you rotten to the core, or chillin’ like a villain? It’s time to choose your side!
Inspired by the hit Descendants universe, this electrifying dance camp invites dancers to explore the duality of movement. Every story needs a hero and a villain—and this week, you get to be both.
We start each day with Ballet, but with a twist. How does a hero plié? With grace, lift, and perfect alignment. How does a villain pirouette? With sharp attacks, intense focus, and a little bit of attitude. Dancers will learn that technique is the superpower that makes every character come to life.
In the afternoon, we switch to Modern & Contemporary, diving into floor work, contractions, and dynamic combinations. We’ll explore “Good vs. Evil” through movement: Lyrical, flowing, uplifting, and expansive or angular, grounded, percussive, and fierce.
Monday-Friday 1-4pm
Price: $375 ($350 early bird through 3/31)
July 20-24
Is there a little one in your life with big dreams of twirling on stage? Ballerina Dreams is the perfect first step into the magical world of dance!
Designed specifically for our youngest dancers, this camp blends the basics of classical ballet with the boundless fun of creative movement. We believe that every child has a “dancer inside,” and this week is all about helping them find it.
Each morning, campers will learn real ballet terminology—like plié (to bend) and sauté (to jump)—woven into imaginative games. We might march like toy soldiers, float like swans, or tiptoe like sleeping fairies.
In our Creative Dance sessions, we put away the rules and turn on the imagination! Dancers will explore rhythm, levels, and pathways using colorful props like scarves, ribbons, and wands. It’s not just about learning steps; it’s about learning to listen to music and express feelings through movement.
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Price: $375 ($350 early bird through 3/31)
Come one, come all, to the greatest show on earth! Under the Big Top blends the theatrical flair of the circus with the athleticism of dance.
This camp is perfect for students who want to improve their flexibility and learn cool tricks in a safe environment. Acro classes focus on building the core strength and stability needed for cartwheels, bridges, handstands, and partner balances. We prioritize safety and proper progression, ensuring every dancer feels supported.
We pair this with Theatrical Jazz, where dancers learn to move with the exaggerated style of a Ringmaster or the quirky energy of a carnival character. It’s all about bold lines, big jumps, and even bigger smiles.
Monday-Friday 1-4pm
Price: $375 ($350 early bird through 3/31)
July 27-31
You have mastered the steps; now it is time to master the performance. Designed for the dedicated teen dancer, this intensive is a rigorous exploration of what it means to move from being a student to being an artist.
This program goes beyond standard technique classes to challenge your physical limits and expand your stylistic versatility. We will dive deep into the nuance of Ballet, the grounded power of Modern/Contemporary, the precision of Jazz, and the complex musicality of Hip Hop.
This week isn’t just about maintaining your skills over the summer—it’s about breaking through plateaus. We focus on dynamics, improvisation, and professional expectations, providing the intense training environment you need to discover your unique voice as a dancer.
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Price: $750 ($725 Early Bird through 3/31)
August 3-7
It is never too late to discover your passion for dance. However, we know that starting your dance journey as a teen can feel intimidating—especially if it means stepping into a class with students half your age. The Teen Dance Jumpstart Intensive is designed to bridge that gap.
This program provides a supportive, fast-paced environment exclusively for beginning teen dancers. Over the course of the intensive, we will break down the essential foundations of Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary/Modern, and Hip Hop. Our goal is to accelerate your training, giving you the technical tools, terminology, and confidence needed to “level up” and join classes with your peer group this fall.
Forget the stress of being the oldest in the room. This is your space to sweat, learn, and grow alongside friends who are on the exact same journey.
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Price: $750 ($725 Early Bird through 3/31)