SUMMER SESSIONS
2025 Summer Dance Camps
Creative Dance Camp
Ages 3 – 5
This summer camp is a beginning to ballet and creative movement. Each day we will bring our imagination to life through dance, music, and art projects. Students will learn classroom etiquette, basic ballet skills, creative movement, and develop respect for other dancers. Students can wear dance attire and ballet shoes. Please bring a water bottle and snacks.
9am - noon
Mon 6/2, Tues 6/3, Wed 6/4, & Thurs 6/5
$240 / Session
Instructors: Katie Shewbridge & Kelsey Trottier
NEW THIS SUMMER: Performance Camps!
Palm Arts Dance and Telluride Dance Collective are excited to collaborate this summer and offer a new dance performance opportunity for local and visiting youth dancers to be able to participate in Telluride Dance Collective’s annual performance, “Mass Movement”, at the Micheal D Palm Theatre. Dancers who sign up for a ‘performance camp’ will receive 2 comp tickets for family and friends to attend the show on Friday, June 6th.
Performance Camp - ‘Mini Movement’
Ages 6-10
Dancers will explore a range of dance genres including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary. This camp will empower dancers to learn different dance styles while building confidence. Throughout the week dancers will learn choreography and prepare to perform on the Palm main stage in Telluride Dance Collective’s annual ‘Mass Movement’ performance taking place this year on June 6th at 7pm. Participation in the performance is optional. There are no additional performance fees. Dancers participating in the show are asked to arrive at 6pm the evening of the performance.
Please wear activewear clothing. Bring your tap shoes and clean sneakers. Each day dancers should bring a water bottle and snacks for outdoor breaks. Dancers will have a lunch break halfway through each day in camp.
9am-3pm
Mon 6/2, Tues 6/3, Wed 6/4, & Thurs 6/5
$480 / Session
Instructor: Katie Shewbridge
Performance Camp - ‘Mass Movement’
Ages 11+
Dancers will be lead through dance conditioning exercises to develop strength, flexibility and technique. Throughout the week dancers will learn contemporary dance choreography and prepare to perform on the Palm mainstage in Telluride Dance Collective’s annual Mass Movement performance taking place this year on June 6th at 7pm. Participation in the performance is optional. There are no additional performance fees. Dancers participating in the show are asked to arrive at 6pm the evening of the performance. Please wear dance attire, hair pulled back & bring a water bottle.
1-4pm
Mon 6/2, Tues 6/3, Wed 6/4, & Thurs 6/5
$240 / Session
Instructor: Kelsey Trottier
Back-to-School Dance Sessions
Back-to-School Dance Week
Ages - Middle & High School
A hybrid week of dance to prepare dancers for the upcoming fall performance session. Days will alternate between dance conditioning class and ballet technique class.
5 – 6:15pm
Monday August 25th | Dance Conditioning
Tuesday August 26th | Ballet Technique
Wednesday August 27th | Dance Conditioning
Thursday August 28th | Ballet Technique
$80 / Session
Instructors: Katie Shewbridge & Nicole Hattler
Beginner Pointe Intensive
Teacher Permission Required / Dancers MUST be enrolled in Back-to-School Dance Week as well.
This intensive will take place during our back-to-school dance week. This session is being offered to our new beginner pointe students to prepare them for the upcoming fall session.
Please wear ballet attire, hair pulled back, and bring appropriate shoes and a water bottle.
4-5pm
Mon 8/25, Tues 8/26, Wed 8/27 & Thurs 8/28
$80 / Session
Instructor: Nicole Hattler
Interested in individualized dance camp/intensive opportunities?
Gather a group of five or more students and we can tailor an experience to the interests of your dancers!
Email us at kshewbridge@telluridepalm.com