ABA Summer Camps - 2010

To register for these camps, please download the registration form (PDF), fill it out and return it with the camp fees to ABA. For more information, call 510-337-1929

Level		Time	Dates
Pre-Ballet (ages 3 - 4) Students are exposed to the basic positions, rhythms, coordination and concepts of ballet in a fun, creative and focused learning environment. Students also enjoy dance-related activities and learn about the art of ballet by watching videos of inspiring dancers, listening to stories or drawing.		Half Day (9:00 am - 12 noon) After Care (7 - 9 am and 12 - 2 pm)	June 14 - 18 June 21 - 25 July 19 - 23 July 26 - 30 $5 per hour
Beginning Ballet (ages 5 - 10) No experience needed. Students are exposed to the fundamentals of ballet, including how dancers dress and wear their hair for class as well as the importance of healthy nutrition. In order to achieve the beautiful posture of a dancer, students learn the concepts of stretching, abdominal control and coordination. They also learn the basic exercises that comprise a ballet barre and center floor work. Musicality, expressiveness, grace, focus and self-discipline are encouraged at all times. Students who stay for the full day participate in dance-related activities including other forms of dance, drama, music and how these are related to the art of being a dancer.		Half Day (9:00 am - 1:00 pm) or Full Day (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) After Care Half Day (7 - 9 am & 1 - 2 pm) and Full Day (7 - 9 am & 4 - 6 pm)	June 14 - 18 June 21 - 25 July 19 - 23 July 26 - 30 $5 per hour
Intermediate Ballet (ages 7 years and up) Must have at least 2 years ballet experience. Three weeks are strongly encouraged. Students work in all five classical ballet positions of the body. All components that make up a basic ballet barre and center floor are taught and refined. Abdominal control, core strength and flexibility are developed. Students are encouraged to become more expressive as they cultivate their musicality and grace. Students also study anatomy, nutrition, and a different style of dance or art form each week, learning how to incorporate these into their artistry.		Full Day (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)	June 28 - July 2 July 5 - 9 July 12 - 16
Time	# Weeks	Class fee
Half Day	1 week	$150
	2 weeks	$285 (save $15)
	3 weeks	$420 (save $30)
	4 weeks	$555 (save $45)
Full Day	1 week	$275
	2 weeks	$525 (save $25)
	3 weeks	$775 (save $50)
	4 weeks	$1025 (save $75)
Before and After Care		$5 per hour

Sibling Discount – 10% off the second child
10% Discount - Enroll and submit your payment by April 15

Click here for a printable (PDF) summer ballet camp flyer.