Summer Workshops, Camps & Classes 2026
SUMMER SCHEDULE
June 1-24, 2026
August 10-14, 2026
EVENING CLASSES (Monday and Wednesday, June 1 – June 24)
Evening summer classes are available for students three years old through adult, and Guardian/Child for the youngest dancers. Buddy & Me is created for young children who are walking, following the Zumbini curriculum of music & movement. Creative Ballet is for children ages 3 to 5 and is designed to develop coordination, self-confidence, rhythm, and introduce children to the love of dance. Elementary Ballet emphasizes coordination, flexibility, poise, and locomotor skills. Intermediate, Advanced, & Adult Ballet classes highlight technique, body placement, and artistry. Adult ballet classes will be offered through the summer.
SUMMER BALLET WORKSHOP I (Monday-Friday, 9am-11:45am, June 1 – June 19)
This three-week intensive is uniquely designed for advanced dancers, ages 14 and older with over 3 years pointe experience, including Ballet Midwest company dancers. In addition to daily technique classes, dancers will receive instruction in pointe, variations, stretching techniques, contemporary, jazz, and conditioning. Parents are invited to attend the final workshop class to see a demonstration of what the dancers learned. Participants may attend additional evening classes free of charge.
SUMMER BALLET WORKSHOP II (Monday-Friday, 10am-12:45pm, June 1 – June 19)
This three-week intensive is uniquely designed for intermediate/advanced dancers, ages 12 and older with a year or more of pointe experience, including Ballet Midwest junior company dancers. In addition to daily technique classes, dancers will receive instruction in pointe, stretching techniques, contemporary, jazz, and conditioning. Parents are invited to attend the final workshop class to see a demonstration of what the dancers learned. Participants may attend additional evening classes free of charge.
SUMMER BALLET WORKSHOP III (Monday-Friday, 12:00-2:45pm, June 1 – June 19)
This three-week intensive is uniquely designed for dancers beginning pointe, ages 10 and older with director approval and dancers with 1 year pointe experience. In addition to daily technique classes, dancers will receive instruction in pointe, stretching techniques, contemporary, jazz, and conditioning. Parents are invited to attend the final workshop class to see a demonstration of what the dancers learned. Participants may attend additional evening classes free of charge.
DANCECAMP I (Monday-Friday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, June 1 – June 14)
This fun, two-week workshop is for students ages 7 to 11 years old. Along with daily ballet class, the dancers will study other styles of dance and learn about anatomy, music, nutrition, dance history, and dance vocabulary. They will see a full-length ballet video throughout the 2-week camp while enjoying a healthy snack each day. The camp changes yearly, so will be enjoyed by dancers who attended last year as well as new enthusiasts. Participants will make a book to take home at the end of the camp. Parents are invited to watch the final class of the session.
CLEARGOLD WORKSHOP (Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:00pm, June 15-19)
Barbara’s Conservatory’s liturgical dancers, under the supervision of Madison Meenen, will lead this one-week workshop ideal for ages 4-10 years old (we will accept dancers over the age of 10). Dancers will learn more about praise and worship dance, see a performance by Cleargold, learn a liturgical dance, make a craft, and have a healthy snack each day. The workshop will end with a celebration where parents are invited to attend the last class of the workshop to see a liturgical performance by Cleargold and the dancers attending the camp.
NUTCRACKER AUDITION PREPARATION WORKSHOP A (Monday-Friday, 7:00-9:00, August 11-15)
Technique and pointe classes will be held for one week designed for advanced dancers wanting to be in top shape for Nutcracker auditions. Ballet Midwest’s Artistic Director, Lacee Sandgren, will teach these workshops. Workshop A is for advanced dancers, ages 14 and older with over 3 years pointe experience, including Ballet Midwest company dancers. Along with dance classes, audition choreography will be introduced to dancers as well as tips that dancers will use in their audition.
NUTCRACKER AUDITION PREPARATION WORKSHOP B (Monday-Friday, 5:00-7:00, August 11-15)
Technique and pointe classes will be held for one week designed for advanced dancers wanting to be in top shape for Nutcracker auditions. Ballet Midwest’s Artistic Director, Lacee Sandgren, will teach these workshops. Workshop B is for dancers that are intermediate/advanced, ages 12 and older with over 1 year pointe experience, including Ballet Midwest junior company dancers. Along with dance classes, audition choreography will be introduced to dancers as well as tips that dancers will use in their audition.
NUTCRACKER AUDITION PREPARATION WORKSHOP C (Monday-Friday, 6:30-8:00pm, August 11-15)
Technique and pointe classes will be held for one week designed for elementary and intermediate dancers wanting to be in top shape for Nutcracker auditions. Ballet Midwest’s Assistant Artistic Director, Madison Meenen, will teach these workshops. Workshop C is for dancers who started on pointe in June. Along with ballet classes, audition choreography will be introduced to dancers as well as tips that dancers will use in their audition.
NUTCRACKER AUDITION PREPARATION WORKSHOP C & D (Monday-Friday, 5:00-5:45pm OR 5:45-6:30pm, August 11-15)
Technique and pointe classes will be held for one week designed for elementary and intermediate dancers wanting to be in top shape for Nutcracker auditions. Ballet Midwest’s Assistant Artistic Director, Madison Meenen, will teach these workshops. Workshop D is for dancers ages 7-11, not yet on pointe. Along with ballet classes, audition choreography will be introduced to dancers as well as tips that dancers will use in their audition.
Evening Class Schedule
Buddy & Me (youngest dancers) 5:30-6:00pm
Adult Ballet 6:00-7:00pm (June); 5:30-6:30pm (July/August)
Creative Ballet (3 to 5 years old) 5:15-6:00pm
Elementary Jazz (6 to 9 years old) 5:45-6:15pm
Elementary Ballet (6 to 9 years old) 6:15-7:00pm
Intermediate Ballet (10 years and up) 7:00-8:00pm
Intermediate Lyrical (10 years and up) 8:00-8:30pm
Intermediate Jazz (10 years and up) 8:30-9:00pm
Advanced Lyrical 7:00-7:30pm
Advanced Jazz 7:30-8:00pm
Advanced Ballet 8:00-9:15pm
Conditioning 9:15-9:45pm
**For further information or to enroll in summer classes, please contact the studio at 272-5991.
Summer Dress Code
Female students are required to have hair securely tied back from the face in a bun. Please label dance supplies and do not leave valuables in the dressing rooms. We cannot be responsible for personal items left unattended. If students dress at home, a cover-up must be worn outside the studio.
Ballet & Creative Ballet
Females: Black or Colored Leotard (During the school year, black short or long sleeved leotards with no skirts are required for students 3 to 10 years old), Pink Tights, and Pink Ballet Shoes
Males: T-shirt, Black Tights, Dance Belt (for intermediate and advanced students), and Black Ballet Shoes
Other styles of dance: Leotard and Tights with cover-ups at the discretion of the instructor.
SUMMER TUITION
Summer Evening Classes (based on total hours PER WEEK (Mon & Wed)
| 1 Hour | $45.00 |
| 1.5 Hours | $58.00 |
| 2 Hours | $70.00 |
| 2.5 Hours | $80.00 |
| 3 Hours | $90.00 |
| 3.5 Hours | $100.00 |
| 4 Hours | $110.00 |
| 4.5 Hours | $120.00 |
| 5 Hours | $130.00 |
| 5.5 Hours | $140.00 |
| 6 Hours | $150.00 |
Camps & Workshops
| Workshop I (3 weeks) | $250.00 |
| Workshop II (3 weeks) | $250.00 |
| Workshop III (3 weeks) | $250.00 |
| DanceCamp I (2 weeks) | $125.00 |
| Cleargold Workshop (1 week) | $55.00 |
| Nutcracker A (1 week) | $95.00 |
| Nutcracker B (1 week) | $95.00 |
| Nutcracker C (1 week) | $85.00 |
| Nutcracker D (1 week) | $50.00 |