SummerDance
SummerDance is a unique summer program for aspiring dancers ages 3 – 18. There are morning Dance & Art classes for ages 3 – 7 and intensives for ages 8 – 18. These classes will be available in school beginning in late June and July 2022.
Our Summer Intensives are now offered as Full Day and Half Day programs. The Half Day program gives students daily ballet class, and a taste of other styles of dance. The Full Day program is for the serious dancer looking to make serious improvement in their dancing over the summer. Dancers in the Full Day program will have access to all the same styles and teachers from the half day, plus will receive additional ballet and pointe classes, classical repertoire, as well as repertoire from Jazz legend Bob Fosse, and character classes. Boys classes are available during the Full Day program. The Full Day Program will culminate in a ballet class open for parent observation at 3pm, as well as a Showcase held weekly at 4:20pm. This will be held each week on Friday, and is only available to the Full Day participants.Dancers will learn from highly skilled instructors who are dedicated to the learning process and growth of each individual student.
Dance/Art/Music Program (Ages 3 – 7)
Dance& Art Program
(Ages 3 – 7)
Designed to foster imagination and inspire a love of the arts, the curriculum includes dance, art, and music. This delightful program is led by gifted instructors who specialize in teaching young children. Fun creative activities with themes are featured such as Flowers & Fairies, Sea & Sand, and much more.
| For Ages 3 & 4, Four one-week sessions Each week includes fun, themed creative activities focusing on the dance, art and music appropriate for this age group. |
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| Week 1: June 27 – July 1 | |
| Week 2: July 11- July 15 | |
| Week 3: July 18 – July 22 | |
| Week 4: July 25 – July 29 | |
| Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 12:00pm | |
| $175 for one week | $325 for any two weeks |
| $450 for any three weeks | $575 for all four weeks |
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| For Ages 5 – 7, Four one-week sessions Each week offers dance, fun and creativity especially chosen for 5 -7 year olds. There is more dance instruction and movement exploration. Each session may culminate with a special in-studio performance highlighting the children’s accomplishments. |
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| Week 1: June 27 – July 1 | |
| Week 2: July 11- July 15 | |
| Week 3: July 18 – July 22 | |
| Week 4: July 25 – July 29 | |
| Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 12:00pm | |
| $175 for one week | $325 for two weeks |
| $450 for any three weeks | $575 for all four weeks |
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Intermediate & Advanced Intensives (Ages 8 – 17)
Half Day Summer Intensives give students daily ballet class, and a taste of other styles of dance. Full Day Intensives are for the serious dancer looking to make serious improvement in their dancing over the summer.
Both half day and full day programs inspire dancers to attain technical and artistic growth in a warm and supportive environment. Daily ballet class, pointe/pre-pointe, jazz, theatre dance, contemporary, conditioning and stretch classes, character and workshops are featured. Instruction will be presented in a level appropriate for intermediate and advanced levels.
The Full Day Program will culminate in a ballet class open for parent observation at 3pm, as well as a Showcase held weekly at 4:20pm. This will be held each week on Friday, and is only available to the full day participants.
Intermediate Summer Advanced
(Ages 8–12 or CDS B1 – B5)
| Session 1: July 11– July 15 | |
| Session 2: July 18 – July 22 | |
| Session 3: July 25 – July 29 | |
| Monday – Friday | |
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Half Day |
Full Day* |
| One week session: $250 | One week session: $500 |
| Two week session: $475 | Two week session: $950 |
| Three week session: $700 | Three week session: $1400 |
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*Only available to students aged 10-12.
Advanced Summer Intensive
(Ages 13+, 2+ years of Pointe Work required, CDS B6 – B10)
| Session 1: July 11 – July 15 | |
| Session 2: July 18 – July 22 | |
| Session 3: July 25 – July 29 | |
| Monday – Friday | |
| Half Day Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 1:00pm |
Full Day Mon. – Fri. 9:30am – 4:30pm |
| One week session: $300 | One week session: $550 |
| Two week session: $575 | Two week session: $1050 |
| Two week session: $850 | Two week session: $1550 |
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Two-Week Choreography Workshop (Ballet 4 – 10)
1+ year of Pointe Work required
This two-week workshop features a daily ballet technique class followed by learning new choreography for the Spring 2021 season. It is a ballet class followed by rehearsals which meet everyday Mon. – Sat. This workshop is required for students entering Ballet 4 – Ballet 10 in the fall.
| Mon. – Fri. 4:15 pm – 6:45 pm & Sat. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm | Meets 11 days for $350 |
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| Aug 29 – Sept 2 & Sept 6 – Sept 10 | |
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Intermediate & Advanced Intensives Teachers
Chihwan Kim (Int. & Adv. Ballet, & Adv. Variations)
American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed levels Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum- Graduated with a Master in Fine Arts from Kookmin University (South Korea)
- Former Principal Dancer Gwangju City Ballet (South Korea)
- Repertoire includes principal roles in Giselle, Don Quixote, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Manon, and La Bayadere
- Past company credits also include Korean National Ballet (South Korea), Staten Island Ballet (NY) and Roxey Ballet (NJ) and CelloPointe (NYC)
Dona Wiley Kim (Int. & Adv. Ballet, Adv. Pointe, & Conditioning & Stretch)
American Ballet Theatre Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed levels Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum- Founder and Rehearsal Director of CelloPointe, a NYC based dance company
- Former professional ballet dancer with Connecticut Ballet (CT), Staten Island Ballet (NY), and Neglia Ballet (NY)
- Originated numerous principal roles as a professional contemporary ballet dancer with Lydia Johnson Dance, Felice Lesser
- Dance Theatre, Neville Dance Theatre, Taormina Teatro Group, and Ballet Inc.
- Additional repertoire includes Serenade (Balanchine), Giselle, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty
Kelly Gleason (Musical Theatre)
Most recently has been seen in National Tours of famed Broadway Musicals, Chicago and 42nd Street- Studied under Twyla Tharp and performed Tharp’s works The Fugue, and Burundi Drums
- Past company credits include the New Bedford Festival Theatre, Ocean Professional Theatre Company, and the Carnegie Hall Exchange
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pace University with B.S. in commercial dance and psychology
Isabella Segall (Jazz & Contemporary)
Lead Choreographer at Wilton Children’s Theater- Choreographer and Instructor at Conservatory of Dance, Wilton
- Instructor at Dance Factor of Ridgefield
- Pursuing a BFA in dance and a minor in musical theatre
Registration & Tuition Policy
- Tuition must be paid in full before the first class.
- A late fee will be charged for delinquent payment.
- Scholarship aid is available.
Requests for special payment arrangements and all information regarding classes and scholarships should
be addressed to: General Manager at dyan@ctdanceschool.org
*There are no refunds for missed classes, except in the case of prolonged illness or injury, verified by a medical professional.
"We loved the warm welcoming feeling we received and found that the teachers were well trained, serious, loving and encouraging."
– Michele Purcell, CDS Parent
