Summer Youth Ballet Programs & Camps

Summer Youth Ballet Programs & Camps includes Creative Pre-Ballet classes, Pre-Ballet themed camps, and Pre-Ballet instruction. Young dancers take part in Creative Pre-Ballet classes, learn choreography inspired by classical ballet stories such as The Sleeping Beauty, Coppélia, Swan Lake, Snow White, Firebird, and Cinderella, and attend camps that explore magical story ballets. Families have observation time on the last day of camp, when the last 30 minutes are open to observation.

• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Schedule: Six-week summer term meeting once a week for 45 minutes, plus separate one-week themed camps that meet daily for two hours
• Price: Creative Pre-Ballet $118 per section; Pre-Ballet Themed Camps $190 per week

The summer term runs for 6 weeks, meeting once a week for 45 minutes, with Creative Pre-Ballet offered June 22–August 8, 2026, on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays. Creative Pre-Ballet sections meet Mondays 4:30 PM–5:15 PM, Wednesdays 4:30 PM–5:15 PM, and Saturdays 9:15 AM–10:00 AM. The Pre-Ballet Themed Camps run one week at a time from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with Week 1 June 15–20 (no class June 19) featuring Snow White, Week 2 August 3–7 featuring Firebird, and Week 3 August 10–14 featuring Cinderella.

Creative Pre-Ballet classes for ages 3–5 introduce children to dance and music, and lessons include ballet basics, classroom etiquette, expressive pantomime, and activities that build confidence, creativity, coordination, social skills, musicality, focus, balance, and flexibility. Pre-Ballet themed camps pair joy and expressiveness with creative composition to build self-confidence and artistic expression, beginning each day with an hour of Pre-Ballet instruction and exploration. For a more activity-filled summer, students can sign up for two or all three days for 6 weeks.

Students receive training from world-class faculty, with an emphasis on classical technique, artistry, and passion. The curriculum incorporates classical ballet traditions with evidence-based modern training practices and was created to produce coachable, healthy, well-rounded dancers. OBT School shapes aspiring dancers with exceptional training, professional mentorship, and progressive programs for all ages, and teaches students how to navigate life as an artist, including self-care, perseverance, and kindness towards others.

OBT School’s mission is to provide the highest quality dance training to all its students and to share meaningful, high-quality dance experiences with students, families, and communities. The mission also includes inspiring children and adults to use their bodies in new and different ways through dance and recognizing and valuing the aspirations of its students while celebrating, honoring, and making space for everyone. OBT School makes annual, need-based financial aid available to students, and families are welcome to complete the TADS online application.

OBT School states that its ballet classes for kids build a strong foundation in dance for future growth and development, and that students build technique, confidence, and artistry to inspire a lifelong passion for ballet. The school’s community involvement includes connecting with the community by removing physical and cultural barriers and providing greater access to dance. The Summer Youth Ballet Programs & Camps give students an opportunity to continue their ballet training with OBT’s professional faculty and to experience the joys of ballet during a concentrated time frame to help them prepare for their lifelong ballet journey.

Last updated March 30, 2026.