Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance (RCD) Summer Intensives
Week 1 | July 17 to July 21 | 10:15 - 5:30
Week 2 | August 7 to August 11 | 10:15 - 5:30
Week 3 | August 14 to August 18 | 10:15 - 5:30
Advanced
Our three weeks of intensive training attracts dancers from far and wide.
Our professional ballet faculty led by Alexander Glaz will guide each student carefully in a current, mindful approach to their ballet training. We believe in the value of professional-level training whether a student goes on to dance professionally, or use the skills and discipline learned from excellent dance training toward another career path.
Looking to dance at the college level?
Learn key modern techniques that are required by major dance programs.
Workshops will include college dance application preparation, composition/choreography, stagecraft, pedagogy (teaching techniques), audition techniques, and stage make-up application.
Age 12+, 2 years minimum ballet. Dancers must be assessed by RCD faculty at a level IV or higher for participation.
1 week | Monday - Friday | 10:15 - 5:30 | $695
2 weeks | Monday - Friday | 10:15 - 5:30 | $1195
3 weeks | Monday - Friday | 10:15 - 5:30 | $1495
$60 annual registration fee for new students.
Intermediate
Similar to our Advanced offering, but scaled back a bit for our younger dancers, age 8-12, or older beginners typically levels II and III. Students get a comprehensive varied schedule which includes daily ballet, plus pre-pointe, conditioning, modern, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop.
1 week | Monday - Friday | 10:45 - 4:00 | $595
3 weeks | Monday - Friday | 10:45 - 4:00 | $1395
$60 annual registration fee for new students
Extended day morning option from 8:30 - 10:45 available at $20 per day
Junior
For youngsters focused on accelerating their dance technique, this program is for you! Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop with a daily yoga/Pilates wake-up will keep your little dancer busy. This workshop is developmentally geared for dancers entering Kindergarten through third grade, ages 5 to 9, or levels Pre-Ballet through Level I. Dancers also will have mini-workshops to diversify their learning.
1 week | Monday - Friday | 9:30 - 1:30 | $395
2 weeks | Monday - Friday | 9:30 - 1:30 | $750
3 weeks | Monday - Friday | 9:30 - 1:30 | $1195
$60 annual registration fee for new students
Extended day morning from 8:30 - 9:30 | $10 per day
Extended day afternoon from 1:30 - 4:00 | $20 per day
Summer Sprites Camp | Our newest mini-camp for youngsters, Sprites must be potty-trained dancers age 3-5.
Start the day with creative movement wake-up, enjoy movement-themed games, snack, and a craft.
Monday - Friday | July 31- Aug 4 | 9:30-12:30 | $345
Learn more about Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance summer programs here.
Have questions? Call (203) 438-5597 or email Amy Piantaggini, Artistic Director information@ridgefielddance.org
RCD is located at 440 Main Street in Ridgefield.