Summer Escape Series
No dance experience? No problem! Dive into a world of imagination, music, and hands-on activities with our Summer Escape Series! From stepping into the magic of Oz in Wickedly Wild to celebrating favorite hits in The Eras Tour, each themed week is filled with exciting games, creative crafts, and interactive experiences. Whether they’re exploring beloved stories or bringing their favorite songs to life, these camps are the perfect mix of fun and adventure for ages 5-8!
Camp I: Wickedly Wild! - July 7th-11th: 9:00am-12:00pm
Camp II: The Eras Tour! - July 21st-25th: 9:00am-12:00pm
Camp III: Wickedly Wild! - August 11th-15th: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuition - $150
Clara’s Dream Camp
September 2nd-4th: 5:00pm-6:30pm
For dancers in Kindergarten - Jr. I (ages 5- 8)
Kick off the Nutcracker season with Clara’s Dream Camp, a magical experience for young dancers in Kindergarten through Junior I (ages 5-8)! Over three exciting evenings, dancers will step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker, learning choreography for the upcoming performances, exploring the story’s magic, and enjoying fun Nutcracker-themed activities. This camp is the perfect way to get ready for the holiday season and be part of the Nutcracker tradition!
Tuition - $25 (credited towards your 2025 participation fee!)
Nutcracker Ballet Boot Camp
Tuesday, September 2nd - Thursday, August4th: 5:00pm-8:00pm
For dancers in Jr. II - Adv. III
Prepare for MEMDT's 2025 performances of The Nutcracker by taking daily ballet classes, learning choreography from the production, and participating in a mock audition. New - tuition $25 and will be credited towards your 2025 Nutcracker Participation Fee!
Tuition: $25 (credited toward your 2025 Nutcracker Participation Fee)
Summer Programs for Ages 7-11
Summer Spotlight Theatre presents
High School Musical Jr.!
Monday, August 11th - Friday, August 22nd: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Get ready to take center stage with High School Musical Jr and join us for an exciting two-week program where campers ages 7-14 dive into singing, dancing, costuming, set building, improvisation, and more! At the end, campers will shine in two evening performances for family and friends. Auditions for dance, voice, and acting will determine roles. Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with early drop-off at 8:30 a.m. On Friday, August 22nd, there will be early dismissal for evening shows at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Tuition: $485
Junior Dance Intensive
A unique intensive created to help dancers achieve their full artistic potential. Master classes in Modern, Hip Hop, Improvisation, Acro, Lyric, and more! Designed to help cultivate strong, technical, and creative dancers! NEW: Full day option!
Monday, August 5th - Friday, August 8th
Half Day: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Full Day: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For dancers ages 7-11
Half Day Tuition - $210
Full Day Tuition - $405
Early Drop Off Conditioning
Get an early start with our Early Drop-Off Conditioning! This energizing warm-up session is designed to help dancers improve strength, flexibility, and endurance before diving into their dance intensives. It's the perfect way to set the tone for a day of focused training!
Monday, August 5th - Friday, August 9th
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
For dancers ages 7 & up
Tuition - $55