Summer Session
Summer is a great time for dancers to continue working on technical skills while keeping their bodies conditioned. Maybe you’d like to try a new style, or take class from a different teacher? Scroll down to see what Elevation Dance Center has to offer!
For our beginner dancers, please register for the beginning or Foundations level class. You will gain the fundamentals in the respective dance style. For those dancers that have more experience, please contact the studio to set up a level placement class. We would be happy to provide our expert recommendations to meet your dance goals.
Email info@elevationdc.com or call or text our studio line, 916-884-2851.
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Tiny Dancers Program (Ages 2-3 years)
- 4 week Session
Introduces your dancer to a studio setting and following instructor’s directions. Dancers have the opportunity to socialize with their peers and work on coordination and listening skills. This is done through simple and creative movements and routines, using songs, props, and games. No Class will be held 6/26-7/5, or 7/24-7/26.
Mini Movers Program (Ages 4-6)
- Fairy Tale Camp
- Ohana Adventure Camp
- Heelers in Motion Camp
- Adventures in Oz Camp
- Mini Movers Ballet & Tap Class
- Mini Movers Acro Class
- Mini Movers Jazz Class
- Hip Hop Mini Movers Class
June 10th-12th 9:30am-12:30pm
July 22nd-24th 9:30am-12:30pm
Calling all dancing princesses! Whether your favorite princess travels by air on a magic carpet or swims under the sea with her mermaid tail…lives in an enchanted forest or dwells under a spell in a charmed castle, you do not want to miss this magical dance camp filled with adventure! This ballet and tap dance camp is twice the fun for your favorite princess! Camp includes a daily snack and craft, as well as a special visitor on the last day.
June 17th-19th 9:30am-12:30pm
Set sail for an unforgettable island adventure! Whether you dream of voyaging across the ocean with Moana or surfing the waves with Lilo and Stitch, this exciting camp is perfect for your little islander. Dancers will enjoy island-themed crafts, snacks, and tropical fun! Join us for this enchanting Ohana Adventure, where we celebrate friendship, family, and the spirit of aloha!
Daily snack and craft is included. Plus, a special guest will stop by on the last day to make the week even more magical.
June 24th-26th 9:30am-12:30pm
Get ready for some ripper fun! Inspired by everyone’s favorite Aussie pups, this camp will have your little dancer jumping, wiggling, and wagging their tail just like Bluey and Bingo. Each day is filled with imaginative games, fun choreography, themed crafts, and a yummy snack to keep the energy high. Don’t miss this bonza week of creativity, dancing, and plenty of Heelers-style adventure!
Includes daily snack and craft.
July 15th-17th 9:30am-12:30pm
Follow the yellow brick road for a wickedly fun adventure! Inspired by the magical world of Wicked, this camp will have your dancer twirling through the Emerald City and beyond. Whether they want to defy gravity or dance through a field of poppies, campers will love the exciting choreography, themed crafts, and daily snacks. Join us for this spellbinding journey where brains, heart, and courage take center stage!
Includes daily snack and craft.
Now separate 45 minute classes! Consists of either ballet or tap styles, or create your own combo and take them back to back. Students will engage in simple exercises to develop balance, coordination, body strength, and dance technique. This class works on the foundation of a strong, well rounded dancer, while preparing them for our longer classes once basic skills are developed.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Acro is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic/gymnastic elements. Dancers develop flexibility and strength, by working on balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus is taught. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in ballet simultaneously.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
A versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in ballet simultaneously.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow children to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity through improvisation. Children will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Foundations Program (Ages 7+)
Our Foundations program is geared toward dancers that want to take 1-2 classes per week, but would also enjoy other activities. We offer classes for beginners, as well as classes that continue to grow dancers moving up from our Mini Mover program. Introducing beginner skills and technique in each style, whether you’re interested in ballet, acro, jazz, tap, or hip hop, there’s a class option and style for everyone.
Performance, Competition, and Company opportunities are possible in this program level.
- Adventures in Oz Camp
- Acro Foundations Class
- Ballet Foundations 1-3/4 Class
- Contemporary Foundations 1-2 Class
- Hip Hop Foundations 1-2 Class
- Jazz Foundations 1-3 Class
- Tap Foundations 1-3 Class
July 15th-17th 9:30am-12:30pm
Follow the yellow brick road for a wickedly fun adventure! Inspired by the magical world of Wicked, this camp will have your dancer twirling through the Emerald City and beyond. Whether they want to defy gravity or dance through a field of poppies, campers will love the exciting choreography, themed crafts, and daily snacks. Join us for this spellbinding journey where brains, heart, and courage take center stage!
Includes daily snack and craft.
Acro is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic/gymnastic elements. Dancers develop flexibility and strength, by working on balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus is taught. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in ballet simultaneously.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
A classical dance form consisting of precise movements and body positions. Students who practice ballet develop correct posture, body alignment, grace, poise, and technical versatility. Skills gained from ballet will be used in all other forms of dance.
Need teacher permission to register for Ballet 2 and 3/4. Pre-requisite: Ballet Foundations 1 or equivalent experience. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in a Jazz class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Contemporary dance is an expressive and dynamic style that blends elements of ballet, modern, and lyrical dance to create powerful, fluid movement. Students explore techniques like floor work, improvisation, and breath-driven movement, all while developing strength, flexibility, and artistic expression.
Co-requisite for Contemporary 2: Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet class simultaneously.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow children to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity through improvisation. Children will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.
Need teacher permission to register for Hip Hop 2. Pre-requisite: Hip Hop Foundations 1 or equivalent experience. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in a Jazz class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
A versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in ballet simultaneously.
Need teacher permission to register for Jazz 2/3. Pre-requisite: Jazz Foundations 1 or equivalent experience. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in a Ballet class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Tap is a percussive style of dance that teaches rhythm, musicality, and timing through movements of the feet. Dancers will develop balance and coordination, with an emphasis on performance quality. Tap shoes are required for this class.
Need teacher permission to register for Tap 2/3. Pre-requisite: Tap Foundations 1 or equivalent experience. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in a Jazz class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Elevate Program (Ages 9+) and Elite Program (Ages 11+)
Our Elevate program is for our dancers who have some experience, and understand the importance of a strong ballet foundation. Dancers often take more than 1-2 classes per week, but might still maintain time for other activities. With a wide selection of classes to choose from, we’d love to help your dancer grow and reach their dance goals.
Performance, Competition, and Company opportunities are possible in this program level.
Our Elite program is for highly committed dancers who want to advance their skills at a faster rate. Dancers take multiple classes and dance styles per week, and choose dance as their main activity. Classes encompass complete education of the dancer, including health and wellness, injury prevention, and preparing to dance beyond our studio. If your dancer dreams big, let us help take them to the next level.
Performance, Competition, and Company opportunities are possible in this program level.
- Ballet 4/5 and PrePointe Classes
- Acro Elevate Class
- Contemporary Elevate Class
- Jazz Elevate Class
- Tap Elevate Class
- Hip Hop Elevate Class
A classical dance form consisting of precise movements and body positions. Students who practice ballet develop correct posture, body alignment, grace, poise, and technical versatility. Skills gained from ballet will be used in all other forms of dance.
Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Ballet 4 or equivalent experience. Students are highly encouraged to enroll in a Jazz class/clinic during our Summer Session. PrePointe students should also enroll in Ballet 4/5. Ballet 4/5 students should also enroll in Ballet 3/4.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Acro is a fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic/gymnastic elements. Dancers develop flexibility and strength, by working on balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering as the Acrobatic Arts syllabus is taught. Dancers will learn to blend musicality, expression, line, and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.
Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Acro-Foundations 2 or equivalent experience. Students must also be enrolled in a ballet class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Contemporary dance is an expressive and dynamic style that blends elements of ballet, modern, and lyrical dance to create powerful, fluid movement. Students explore techniques like floor work, improvisation, and breath-driven movement, all while developing strength, flexibility, and artistic expression.
Need teacher permission to register for Contemporary Elevate. Co-requisite: Students must also be enrolled in a ballet class simultaneously.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
A versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning. Need teacher permission to register.
Pre-requisite: Jazz 3 or equivalent experience. Students must also be enrolled in a Ballet class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Tap is a percussive style of dance that teaches rhythm, musicality, and timing through movements of the feet. Dancers will develop balance and coordination, with an emphasis on performance quality. Tap shoes are required for this class.
Need teacher permission to register. Pre-requisite: Tap 3 or equivalent experience. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in a Jazz class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow children to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity through improvisation. Children will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.
Pre-requisite: Hip Hop Foundations 2, or equivalent experience. Students are strongly encouraged to also enroll in a jazz class/clinic during our Summer Session.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Company Program (Ages 7+)
Our Company program is for highly committed dancers who want to advance their skills at a faster rate, and have more performance or competitive opportunities. Dancers take multiple classes and dance styles per week, and choose dance as their main activity. Classes encompass complete education of the dancer, including health and wellness, injury prevention, and preparing to dance beyond our studio.
- Company Intensive
Dancers will learn proper warm up and audition technique to prepare for competition, as well as adjust to learning and perfecting choreography in a faster pace environment. This intensive is by invite only and is required for our dancers in our Company for the 25-26 dance season.
Ballet, Jazz, Strength and Conditioning, and an additional dance style class will be Company requirements during our 25-26 dance season, along with a weekly Company class. Tap class is also strongly encouraged. It is recommended to enroll in the coordinating Classes during our Summer Session.
Adult Program (Ages 18+)
- Ballet Class
- Tap Class
- Jazz and Hip Hop Class
A classical dance form consisting of precise movements and body positions. Students who practice ballet develop correct posture, body alignment, grace, poise, and technical versatility. Skills gained from ballet will be used in all other forms of dance. Class will be tailored to fit dancers at varying levels of experience and technical proficiency.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Tap is a percussive style of dance that teaches rhythm, musicality, and timing through movements of the feet. Dancers will develop balance and coordination, with an emphasis on performance quality. Tap shoes are required for this class. Class will be tailored to fit dancers at varying levels of experience and technical proficiency.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Jazz is a versatile dance style characterized by dynamic quality and muscle isolations. Jazz combines the basic techniques of ballet with the modern steps of pop and broadway/musical theater. Dancers develop balance, body control, strength, and flexibility in order to build technical skills for jumping, leaping, and turning.
Hip Hop is a high energy class, mixing fundamental technique with imaginative freedom. This class will allow children to better understand their movement through body isolations, as well as expand their knowledge and creativity through improvisation. Children will learn to count music, memorize choreography, and perform fast and intricate movement. Closed toed shoes are required for this class.
No classes will be held June 30th-July 5th.
Private Lessons
One on one lessons in any subject we currently offer classes in. Open to all experience levels. Please call the studio to discuss schedule.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? We have interest lists forming!
Email info@elevationdc.com or call or text us during business hours to let us know what classes you’re interested in.