The Summer 2025 Dance Camps are below. The 2025 Summer Dance Class Schedule will be available and open for registration on or after March 5, 2025

Summer 2025 Class Schedule & Descriptions
This year's summer dance technique classes run June 11-26 (3 week session) & July 8-31 (4 week session)

Ages 3-6 Dance Classes

Mini Pre-Ballet (Creative Movement)

This class is a magical first step into the world of dance and perfect for little ones eager to twirl, leap, and move to the music! This class introduces young dancers (ages 3-5 and age 2.5 with instructor approval), to the basics of ballet, movement, and music in a fun and engaging way. Students will explore patterns, shapes, sequence, rhythm, and musicality while building balance, coordination, and motor skill development. 

This 30 min class meets once a week for the full six weeks of the summer session.

Class options:

Thursdays, June 12-26, 5:30-6:00 pm Tuition: $30 for all 3 weeks

Tuesdays, July 8-31, 5:00-5:30 pm Tuition: $40 for all 4 weeks

Thursdays, July 8-31, 5:30-6:00 pm Tuition: $40 for all 4 weeks

Beginning Ballet/Pre-Ballet (ages 5-7)

Perfect for budding ballerinas and ballet enthusiasts alike, this class introduces beginning and advanced beginning ballet dancers to fundamental ballet skills and terminology. Dancers will build confidence, strength, and grace while learning ballet choreography. Your dancer is sure to develop technique, artistry, and a love for movement. 

For ages 5-8, this 45 minute class meets once a week for four weeks. Tuition: $60 for all 4 weeks.

Class options:
Tuesdays, July 8-July 31, 4:45-5:30 pm

Broadway and Ballet (ages 5-7)

Twice the fun in one exciting class! Young dancers will explore the elegance of ballet and lively rhythms of musical-theater-style tap in a creative, age-appropriate environment. Dancers will learn the basic structure of a ballet class–including barre and centre work–while also tapping their way through basic steps that build rhythm, coordination, and musicality. 

This 45-minute class meets once a week for four weeks. Ballet & tap shoes required.
 

Class options:

Tuesdays, June 11-30, 5:30-6:15 pm Tuition $50 for 3 weeks

Tuesdays, July 8-29, 5:30-6:15 pm Tuition: $60 for 4 weeks

Thursdays, July 8-July 31, 5:15-6:00 pm Tuition: $60 for 4 weeks

Ages 7-12 Dance Classes

Level 1/2 Ballet (ages 7-10)

A perfect introduction to the beauty and discipline of ballet, this class guides dancers through the structure of a ballet class while building a strong foundation in technique, musicality, and performance skills. With a focus on grace, coordination, and confidence, students will develop their artistry in a supportive and engaging environment. Ideal for both beginners and those ready to take their skills to the next level!

This 60-minute class meets once a week.

Class options:
Thursdays, June 12-26, 6:00-7:00 pm, Tuition: $60 for all 3 weeks
Tuesdays, July 8-29, 6:15-7:15 pm, Tuition: $78 for all 4 weeks

Level 1/2 Jazz & Musical Theatre Dance (ages 8-12)

Step into the spotlight with this exciting class! This class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of musical theatre dance. Students will learn the essentials of dance for theatre while exploring musicality, stage presence, and storytelling through movement. Perfect for young performers looking to build confidence and shine on stage! 

Ballet or jazz shoes required. Tuition: $60 for all 4 weeks

Class options:

Tuesdays, July 8-July 31, 4:45-5:30 pm

Level 1 Tap (ages 7-10)

Time to make some noise! This upbeat class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of tap technique, rhythm, and musicality. It is perfect for those ready to tap their way to confidence and creativity! Each week, students will build their skills through their study of tap technique and choreography will bring their study to life.

Tap shoes required. Tuition: $78 for all 4 weeks

Class options:

Tuesdays, July 8-July 31, 5:30-6:15 pm (combined with level 2)

Level 2 Ballet (ages 8-13)

Designed for growing dancers, this class builds on fundamental ballet technique while introducing students to the structure of a ballet class. Dancers will refine their coordination, strength, and performance skill in a supportive environment, gaining confidence as they develop their technique. Perfect for those ready to take the next step in their ballet journey.

This 1 hour class meets once a week for each of the summer sessions. Ballet Dress Code applies.

Class options:

Thursdays, June 12-26, 6:00-7:00 pm (combined with level 1) Tuition: $60 for all 3 weeks

Tuesdays, July 8-July 31, 7:30-8:30 pm (combined with level 3) Tuition: $78 for all 4 weeks

Thursdays, July 8-31, 6:00-7:00 pm (combined with level 3) Tuition: $78 for all 4 weeks

Conditioning & Stretching

Boost your technique with a class designed to help you dance stronger, jump higher, and move with greater control. Dancers will focus on stretching and conditioning exercises that build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. Perfect for improving performance, get ready to feel stronger, balance longer, and jump higher!

Class options:

Thursdays, June 12-26, 6:15-7:00 pm Tuitions: $50 for all 3 weeks

Tuesdays, July 8-29, 5:30-6:15 pm Tuition: $60 for all 4 weeks

Level 2/3 Tap

Designed for those with at least two years of tap training, this class focuses on refining technique, enhancing musicality, and mastering complex rhythms. Each week, students will continue building their precision, speed, and style through engaging choreography. Get ready to tap with confidence!

Tap shoes required. Tuition: $60 for all 4 weeks

Class options:

Thursdays, July 8-29, 5:15-6:00 pm

Intermediate-Advanced Dance Classes
 

Level 3/4 Ballet & Pointe

Take your ballet technique to new heights! This class is designed for students who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to refine and expand their skills. With a focus on intermediate to advanced Intermediate ballet technique, dancers will work on enhancing their strength, precision, and artistry. Each session builds on existing knowledge, challenging students to elevate their performance and technique.

L3 & L4 Ballet students are required to attend at least 1 ballet class each week during our four week summer session.

Class options:

Thursdays, June 12-26, 4:00-5:30 pm Tuition: $70 for all 3 weeks

Thursdays, July 8-29, 4:00-5:30 pm Tuition: $90 for all 4 weeks
 

Advanced Intermediate/Advanced (L4/5) Tap

For experienced tappers ready to refine their skills and expand their rhythmical vocabulary, this class focuses on advanced intermediate and advanced tap technique and vocabulary. Each week students will sharpen their precision, speed, and style, developing the confidence and artistry needed to make every step count. 

This class meets for one hour, once a week for the 4 weeks of the summer session. Full-sole tap shoes required. Students should have at least 5 years of tap experience to enroll in this class. Tuition: $60 for all 4 weeks
 

Class options:

Tuesdays, July 8-31, 6:15-7:15 pm
 

L3-5 (Intermediate-Advanced) Jazz & Theatre Dance

High energy, dynamic movement, and bold choreography–this class has it all! Dancers will refine their intermediate and advanced jazz technique while exploring musical-theatre-style choreography. Each week, students will focus on precision, flexibility, and expressive performance, bringing their technique to life through engaging combinations. Perfect for those ready to push their skills to the next level!

This 1 hour class meets once a week for the 4 weeks of the summer session. Jazz or character shoes required. This class is for dancers with a minimum of 4 years jazz training. Tuition: $60 for all 4 weeks

Class options:

Thursdays, July 9-30, 6:00-7:00 pm

Level 4-5 Ballet & Modern Choreography

For dedicated dancers looking to expand their artistry, this class is designed to blend advanced and intermediate advanced ballet & modern choreography. Dancers will refine their technical skills while exploring movement quality, dynamics, and storytelling through dance.

For current Level 3-5 ballet students or who have been assessed/invited by an instructor to join this class. Dress Code applies. Tuition: $90 for 4 weeks of class

Class options:

Tuesdays, July 8-30, 7:15-8:45 pm

Conditioning & Stretching

Boost your technique with a class designed to help you dance stronger, jump higher, and move with greater control. Dancers will focus on stretching and conditioning exercises that build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. Perfect for improving performance, get ready to feel stronger, balance longer, and jump higher!

Class options:

Thursdays, June 11-30, 6:15-7:00 pm Tuition: $50 for all 3 weeks

Tuesdays, July 9-30, 5:30-6:15 pm Tuition: $60 for all 4 weeks

Open Teen & Adult Dance & Dance Fitness Classes

Teen & Adult Beginning Ballet (ages 12+)

It’s never too late to start ballet! Designed for beginners with no prior experience, this class introduces dancers to the structure of ballet through barre and centre work. Students will build a strong foundation in technique, musicality, and performance skills while expanding their ballet vocabulary. Along the way, they’ll also gain insight into ballet history and terminology. A welcoming and supportive environment for anyone eager to explore the grace and discipline of ballet.

This 1-hour class meets once a week. Tuition: $15/class, punch cards accepted

Class options:

Thursdays, June 11-30, 7:00-8:00 pm

Tuesdays, July 9-30, 6:30-7:30 pm

Teen & Adult Intermediate-Advanced Open Ballet

Designed for experienced dancers, this class builds on an intermediate ballet vocabulary and is perfect for those with at least three years of training or current level 4.5/5 dancers. Students will complete a full, standard ballet barre and centre during the class, with an emphasis on fast-paced centre work to improve stamina and keep the heart rate up. College students with previous experience are welcome!

This 1.5-hr class meets once a week. Tuition: $18/class (punch cards accepted)

Class options:

Thursdays, June 12-August 22, 7:00-8:30 pm, no class July 3 or August 7

Thursdays, July 9-30, 7:00-8:00 pm

Open (Teen & Adult) Intermediate-Advanced Tap

Time to hit the stage–Broadway-style! This high-energy tap class focuses on learning a specific tap routine from a Broadway show while refining technique and musicality. Perfect for anyone looking to brush up (pun intended) their tap skills for auditions or to get a fun cardio workout.

Tuition: $15/class (punch cards accepted)

Class options:

Wednesdays throughout the summer, 7:15-8:15 pm. No class July 2

Thursdays July 8-31, 7:00-8:00pm (beg & advanced beg)

Teen & Adult Jazz

Perfect for teens and adults (ages 13+) ready to step into the high energy, dynamic movement, and bold choreography of jazz dance! Dancers will grow in their jazz technique while exploring musical-theatre-style choreography. Each week, students will focus on precision, flexibility, and expressive performance, bringing their technique to life through engaging combinations. 

Tuition: $15/class (punch cards accepted)

Class options:

Thursdays July 8-31, 6:00-7:00 pm

Barrelates

Barrelates combines the best of barre's ballet-based exercises and Pilates. At NEDC, we are driven by the music. Did you know music can increase your endurance and improve the way you move? Your legs, glutes, and abs will love this fun and effective class, and you will LOVE the playlists.

Tuition: $12/class (punch cards accepted)

Class options:
Wednesdays throughout the summer, 6:15-7:00 pm. No class July 2.

Strengthening, Conditioning & Stretching

Boost your technique with a class designed to help you dance stronger, jump higher, and move with greater control. We will focus on stretching and conditioning exercises that build flexibility, balance, and overall strength. Perfect for improving performance, get ready to feel stronger, balance longer, and jump higher!

Class options:

Thursdays, June 11-30, 6:15-7:15 pm Tuition: $15/class

Tuesdays, July 8-29, 5:30-6:15 pm Tuition: $12/class

Online Registration is now open! Click here to register.

Please also complete the registration form which is available below. We require a minimum of 5 students to run a class for the full year. If a class has fewer than 5 students, the class may be cancelled or shortened in length. If you prefer not to register online, please complete the registration/waiver form below and drop it off or mail it to the studio:

Northeast Dance Center

475 Old Highway 8 NW, Suite 290

New Brighton, MN 55112

Whether you register in person or online, we need a complete registration/waiver form for each dancer.

If you register For summer or fall classes before March 15th we will waive the registration fee!

Past Camps (previous years)

Fairy Tales & Far-Off Places Camp (ages 5-8)
Spend the morning dancing through ice castles and jungles, oceans and outer space with music and dance from around the world through dance steps, terminology, musicality, and performance concepts. Each day the dancers will have learn dance steps, create crafts, and learn choreography to be performed for family members at the end of the camp. 
Tuition: $125 (plus $15 New Student registration fee-waived if registration is received by March 15th)
Monday-Friday, June 13-July 17, 2022, 9:30 am -12:00 pm

Dance the Movies Camp

Dance through movie favorites Encanto, The Little Mermaid, Super Mario Brothers and more! Each day dancers will dance though a daily theme, spend time learning dance technique, musicality, performance concepts, and choreography to be performed for families on the last day of camp. Ages 5+.
Monday-Friday, June 19-23, 9:30 am-12:00 pm

Tuition: $125.

(plus $15 New Student registration fee-waived if registration is received by April 15th)

Bits of Broadway Musical Theatre Dance Camp

One of our favorite weeks of the year, come spend a week learning scenes, songs, and dances from some of your favorite past, present, and future Broadway musicals! A low-pressure and no-audition environment combined with highly trained local performers will create a fun-filled week of learning and growing in your performing capabilities! We will work towards a performance to be held on the last day of camp for any and all friends and family. A great opportunity to try performing for the first time or grow in your already-there skills! 

Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 2023 
K-5th Grade (M-F, 9:30 am-12:00 pm): $125 for the week long camp
6th-12th Grade (M-F, 12:30-3:30 pm): $150 for the week long camp

Mini Ballet Camp

Looking for a 3 day camp option? Dancers ages 7-10 come spend three afternoons learning and improving ballet technique, terminology, musicality, performance concepts, as well as learning about famous ballet stories and dancers. Each day the dancers will learn choreography to be performed for friends and family on the last day of camp. 
Tuesday-Thursday, June 27-29, 1:00-3:30 pm
Tuition: $75

Musical Theatre Dance Camp

From the grassy pride lands of Lion King, the streets of West Side Story, to the halls of Crunchem Hall in Matilda, musical theatre dance takes many forms which requires dancers to be flexible and have the ability to dance in many styles. Dancers ages 11+ come spend 3 mornings working on your dance technique for musical theatre with daily technique class and choreography.
Monday-Wednesday, August 14-16, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Tuition: $75 (plus $15 New Student registration fee-waived if registration is received by April 15th)