Some consider dance to be a conversation between body and soul. If your child enjoys this connection and wants to further their interest, camps listed directly below offer instruction in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and other dance. Further down the page, you'll find many camps that offer dance-related activities as part of more varied slate of activities. Register today! Below the lists, find more advice. Read more
Camps below specialize in training aspiring dancers in their craft. Camps may offer dedicated instruction in ballet, jazz, hip hop, voice, music and other activities. Consult each camp to learn more.
PROGRAM Dance Performing Arts Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023
Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website |
PROGRAM Dance Performing Arts Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023
Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website |
PROGRAM Dance Performing Arts Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 25, 2023
Our award-winning dance instructors will help you develop technique, grow your confidence and get qualified. Visit website |
PROGRAM Dance Sep 20 - Dec 13, 2022
Dance is more than learning cool tricks and flashy poses. Dance is a form of expression. Visit website |
PROGRAM Dance Sep 20 - Dec 13, 2022
Dance is more than learning cool tricks and flashy poses. Dance is a form of expression. Visit website |
PROGRAM Ballet Jazz Sep 19 - Dec 23, 2022
Explore a mix of dance genres. Classes available for all ages 3-5, 5-7, 8-12. Visit website |
Camps below offer some recreational or instructional dance as part of a broader selection of activities.
PROGRAM Performing Arts Musical Theatre Sep 06, 2022 - Jun 20, 2023
This is a year-long program that trains young people in musical theatre and prepares them for a full stage production in June Visit website |
DAY CAMP Traditional Jul 04 - Aug 25, 2023
Community camp feel with a variety of awesome outdoor activities! Visit website |
OVERNIGHT Traditional Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2023
Women’s Weekend is a great opportunity to get involved in camp activities and experience the magic of camp! Visit website |
DAY CAMP Traditional Sports Feb 06 - Mar 10, 2023
Soccer, Basketball, Ball hockey, Dance, Drama, Art, Music, Cooking, Magic, Science and French, English & Math for beginners Visit website |
PROGRAM Musical Theatre Performing Arts Sep 10 - Dec 10, 2022
Bravo Academy's musical theatre programs are the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of SINGING, DANCING, and ACTING! Visit website |
DAY CAMP Cheer Gymnastics Mar 13 - Mar 17, 2023
Join us for fun-filled, high-energy days of tumbling, stunting, jumps, dance, games, crafts and so much more! Visit website |
DAY CAMP Drawing Painting Jun 26 - Sep 01, 2023
Experienced artists will help campers develop their painting, drawing, and sculpture skills for 75 min each day. Visit website |
PROGRAM Musical Theatre Performing Arts Sep 05, 2022 - May 26, 2023
Build your music theatre skills and work with industry professionals in this fast-paced, audition-only program! Visit website |
DAY CAMP Traditional Education Jun 26 - Aug 25, 2023
English, French & Math for beginners, Music, Magic, Cooking, Science, Robotics, Soccer, Basketball, Drama, Dance, Art, etc Visit website |
DAY CAMP Theatre Arts Musical Theatre Jun 26 - Sep 01, 2023
Campers will have the privilege of working with Drama specialists, experienced with every type of theatre production! Visit website |
OVERNIGHT Traditional Jul 02 - Aug 19, 2023
Designed for kids with a wide range of experience in the activities, as well as just experience in being away from home! Visit website |
Dance camps are found in cities across the country. You can filter the list above by city or location, or go to our advanced search and find many other filters and options. Click on your city below to get a list of dance camps in your area.
Many kids’ programs and dance camps focus on specific genres of dance or offer specialized instruction in dance styles.
Ballet dance programs and kids’ ballet camps are a popular choice for parents. This disciplined specialty instills sophistication and culture in young girls and boys.
Jazz dance camps or after-school programs give kids a chance to explore this creative, freestyle form of dance.
Hip hop dance lessons and breakdancing camps teach b-boy moves, acrobatic rolls, jumps and flips you expect from this challenging, thrilling dance form.
Theatre arts camps and musical theatre camps may incorporate training or choreography in stage dancing. These programs will apply the lessons you learn in dance camp, while also giving you a chance to explore the world of the stage.
Music camps offer training and activities that perfectly complement an interest in dance. At ourkids.net, we also list music lessons and other related options.
Improved cognition. Dance camps go beyond simply teaching dancing. The focused training kids receive instills physical discipline, of course, but also mental discipline. Kids who go to dance class may see improved academic performance and other personal benefits. A growing body of research shows a strong relationship between physical activity and improvements in cognition, memory and mental health.
Improved confidence. When kids set and achieve goals as they’re prone to, in dance camp, this obviously improves their confidence and self esteem.
Improved interpersonal skills. A number of camps end with a competitive showcase that allows kids to test themselves against others, while learning sportsmanship, cooperation, encouragement, and other interpersonal qualities and soft skills.
Decreased tendency to anxiety. Thanks to structured time in dance camp, parents can be sure kids are not on screens. Strong evidence shows that too much screen time results in increased anxiety and depression in children. As well, physical activity of dance has positive psychological benefits for girls and boys attending these programs.
Exposure to professional examples. A number of camps listed above feature training from professional choreographers and dancers. These people present role models for children, and can help inspire them to develop not only dance skills but personal discipline in other areas of life.
Disciplined physical activity. Kids in these camps get the essential 60 minutes of daily physical activity prescribed by the World Health Organization. According to ParticipACTION Canada, more than 60% of kids and teens don’t reach this recommended daily activity level.
Explore more benefits:
Explore. When you explore the listings above, we recommend that you try out a variety of camps and programs. There are widely varying perspectives trainers have on children, dance discipline and other factors. If you have your own firm ideas about what you want out of a dance camp, it’s worth your while to experiment.
Meet camps face to face. A number of dance camps, especially those in the Greater Toronto Area, present at the Toronto Camp Expo. This is the best forum for parents, allowing you to meet with several camps in one afternoon and learn about a variety of programs. You’ll find camps with many different perspectives, styles and sizes, from a variety of neighbourhoods across the area. It’s your best chance of finding the right camp, in a one-stop shop.
Ask the right questions. Here’s a brief list of questions to ask camps, to best explore what they will offer your child, and how they will help him or her:
More answers and advice from OurKids.net:
Stagecoach Blog: Benefits of Dance for Young Children
The Stress Reduction Benefits of Play, for Young Children
5 Ways Children Benefit from Dance Class
How many Dance camps are there?
There are 6 programs specializing in Dance (multi). In addition, there are 11 programs offering dance (multi) as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Dance camps?
Fees for Dance camps range from FREE to $465 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Dance camps start at?
There are programs available for children aged 3 through 17.
Where can parents meet with Dance camps?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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