Oregon Ballet Academy Summer Programs

Oregon Ballet Academy Summer Programs include themed camps such as Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Ballet Camp and Ballet Fairy Camp, as well as ballet classes and upper school summer intensives. Activities in these programs include ballet classes, dress-up, crafts, games, choreography, listening to music from famous ballets, free dance at the end of class, and Pointe for upper levels. Dancers can wear any color dance attire they wish in the Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Ballet Camp and Ballet Fairy Camp.

• Ages: 3–21 years old
• Schedule: Summer session runs June 22–August 31, with week-long morning camps in July and upper school intensives in late June–early July and August
• Price: Camps and classes range from $60–$425

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Ballet Camp runs July 8–July 12 from 9am–12pm and includes Rapunzel-themed ballet classes, dress-up, crafts, games, and choreography, leading up to a mini performance for family and friends, with music from Disney’s Tangled and activities about the story and characters. Ballet Fairy Camp runs July 15–July 19 from 9am–12pm and includes ballet class, dress-up, crafts, games, and choreography, also ending with a mini performance for family and friends, and introduces dancers to famous fairies from different popular ballets while they create their own fairy character.

During the summer session, Ballet 1 for ages 3–5 and Ballet 2/3 for ages 5–7 both meet on Wednesdays from 5pm–5:45pm, with Ballet 1 including basic ballet positions, games, listening to music from famous ballets, and free dance at the end of every class. Upper School Summer Intensives Level A (Levels 4 and 5, ages 6–14 and by instructor approval) run June 22–July 9 with ballet classes Monday–Thursday in the mornings and Pointe on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Upper School Summer Intensives Level B (Levels 6 and 7, ages 11–21 and by instructor approval) run August 3–August 28 with ballet classes Monday–Friday in the mornings and Pointe on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Additional Upper School Level A and Level B classes follow similar morning ballet and Pointe schedules as listed, and there is a new Boy’s Free Ballet Class on Wednesdays from 7:00pm–8:00pm.

Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Ballet Camp costs $200, Ballet Fairy Camp costs $200, Ballet 1 and Ballet 2/3 each have tuition of $120, Upper School Classes Level A tuition is $350 with Pointe at $60, and Upper School Classes Level B tuition is $425 with Pointe at $100. The Oregon Ballet Academy uses the phrase “Serious Dance. Serious Fun!” and states that its director is an accomplished professional dancer. The mission of Oregon Ballet Academy is to offer the finest in dance training and performance as a self-sustaining community arts organization, providing a training ground for talented, aspiring artists and dance enthusiasts of all ages, and to support the growth of classical ballet by maintaining high standards and nurturing the talent of every student. The organization describes itself as providing opportunities for pre-professional students to develop skills, experience, and discipline for a professional dance career, and notes that students whose paths lead to non-dance careers gain self-motivation, self-discipline, poise, grace, and an appreciation for the arts.

Last updated December 28, 2025.