Dance Camps 2023

Dance, music and arts & crafts designed around a theme make for a fun and educational time at CDDS vacation dance camps! Something for all dancers ages 3-11.  Young Company Dancers are invited to the Ages 7-11 Level.  A great way to continue their skills over the break! Camps are held in February, April and Summer.

Summer Dance Camp

Enrollment is open!
Theme: Little Mermaid
  • July 17-20, Warwick Studio Dance Camp
  • July 31-August 3, Smithfield Dance Camp

Ages = Level
Ages 3-5 = Preschool
Ages 5-7= Primary
Ages 7-11 = Level 1/2/Closed Class/Preparatory/Pee Wee up to 11yo

Drop Off/Pick Up:
Dancer may enter up to 5 minutes before scheduled camp.
9:00-10:00 am Ages 3-5
9:15-12:15pm Ages 5-7
10:15-1:15pm Ages 7-11
  • Parking is limited at the studio, please exit the studio parking lot immediately after dropping off/picking up your dancer (thank you for understanding).
  • Warwick - Enter front door, exit back door. If not in a Studio parking spot, please meet your dancer at the back door under the red awning for pick up. No parking or idling in the Dive Shop or Gas Station. There is an empty lot across from the Dive Shop on Community Drive that you can park in for a few minutes. 
  • Smithfield - Please be mindful that students are exiting into the parking. Do not exit the lot while students are walking to cars. The lot is shared with other businesses who have designated parking spots. Please be kind if asked to move to a different spot by a neighboring business staff.

Preparing for Camp:
  • Do not come if sick
  • Use the bathroom at home and upon entering Studio if needed before class starts
  • Pull hair back neatly and securely. Bun preferred, braids or neat ponytail allowed
  • No jewelry other than small earrings (no hoops)
  • Arrive wearing tights, leotard, (no underwear), ballet shoes on inside slides/crocs/slippers (see below for dress code)
  • Put dancer's name in shoes, dance bag, all belongings

What to Bring:
Ages 3-5- small bag with tap shoes only
Ages 5-7- small dance bag with:
  • Tap shoes
  • ONE plain non crumbly/nut free snack 
  • water bottle with an attached lid
Ages 7-11- a small dance bag with:
  • Tap shoes, jazz shoes
  • all black jazz shorts/jazz pants optional
  • ONE plain non crumbly/nut free snack 
  • water bottle with an attached lid
 
Dress Code
Ages 3-7 (Preschool/Primary)
Girls:                                            
  • Hair pulled back neatly away from face
  • Capezio short sleeve light blue leotard (no skirts attached)
  • Capezio ballet pink transition tights
  • So Danca full sole ballet shoes leather (Pink40) *These shoes do not have the tie elastics.
  • Capezio black patent leather tap shoes
Boys: White T-shirt, Black athletic pants or shorts in warm weather, Black ballet shoes, Black tap shoes, Hair pulled away from face

Ages 7-11 (Level 1/2/Young Company)
Girls:
  • Hair neatly pulled away from face
  • All Black Leotard
  • Capezio transition tights ballet pink
  • So Danca split sole ballet slippers leather pink (SD-60L)
  • Capezio jazz shoes caramel (EJ2-C)
  • Capezio Mary Jane tap shoes Caramel (3800)
  • (Optional for Jazz/Tap) Solid black high waisted dance/compression shorts or leggings (no writing/rhinestones/etc.)
Boys: White athletic T-shirt, Black athletic pants or shorts in warm weather, Black ballet shoes, Black tap shoes, Hair pulled away from face

Presentations: Last day of camp!
Two parents may attend the presentation.  Please arrive 5 minutes before your presentation begins. Remove street shoes in the waiting room. Siblings can come if needed. Photos and video may be taken!
Arrive at below time:
Ages 3-5, 9:40am
Ages 5-7, 11:55am
Ages 7-11, 12:55pm

February Dance Camp

Dancers will experience Beauty and the Beast  films, Broadway shows, and music through Dance, Choreography, History, Language, Arts and Crafts and MAGIC! Video presentation emailed at end of camp.  Two guests and siblings may attend the presentation at the last class.

April Dance Camp

Enrollment is open!
Dance, music and arts & crafts designed around Matilda & Gabby's Dollhouse themes make for a fun and educational time at CDDS April Vacation Dance Camps! Something for all dancers ages 3-11.  Young Company Dancers are invited to the Ages 7-11 Level.  A great way to continue their skills over the April break!