August at Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance: Camp for Pre-Ballet, Drop-In Classes for All Ages

DANCE this Summer!

Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance (RCD) offers their first summer camp for pre-ballet!  Campers ages 3 and 4 arrive at 9:30 am to enjoy a yoga wake-up class, followed by a craft, ballet class, snack, and modern/jazz dance class.  This is a fun introduction to dance camp!  $295 for the week.   

For those not ready for a full week program, RCD offers a short session, one class a week for three weeks for $60:

  • Tuesday Dance for 2’s & 3’s:  12:15-12:45 (8/6, 8/13, 8/20)
  • Tuesday Pre-Ballet I (age 4):  12:45-1:30 (8/6, 8/13, 8/20)

RCD also offers summer camps for Kindergarten through middle school, the weeks of August 12 and 19.

Advanced, Intermediate, and Junior offerings are available.

Advanced: Levels III & IV, generally Grades 5-8, 2 years minimum ballet.  Ballet Master Alexander Glaz will guide each student carefully in a current, mindful approach to their ballet training, and students also take Jazz, Musical Theater, yoga/Pilates, Modern, and Special Workshops.  M-F, 10:15 – 5:00. 1 week $695, 2 weeks $1195.

Intermediate:  Levels I & II, generally Grades 2-4, or older beginners.  Similar to our Advanced offering, but scaled back a bit for our younger dancers. Students get a comprehensive varied schedule which includes daily ballet with Mr. Glaz, conditioning, modern, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. M-F, 10:45 – 4:00. 1 week $595, 2 weeks $1095.  Extended day morning option from 8:30 – 10:45 available at $20/day.

Junior:  Pre-ballet dancers entering Kindergarten through second grade.  For youngsters focused on accelerating their dance technique, this program is for you!  Ballet, Modern, and Jazz with a daily Yoga/Pilates wake-up or Nutcracker repertory will keep your little dancer busy.  **See reverse side for dancers age 3 & 4.  Morning and afternoon extended day options from 8:30 - 9:30 and 1:30 – 4:00. 1 week $395, 2 weeks $750. Extended day morning:  $10/day  Extended day afternoon:  $20/day.

August drop-in classes age 2 to adult

No need to pre-register for our drop-in classes. 

THREE WEEKS: August 5, 12 & 16 ONLY. Single class is $30 (Pointe is a half class).  10-class card is $270.                                                     

  • Tuesday: Ballet I/II 4:30-5:30, Ballet III/IV 5:30-7:00, Jazz III/IV 7-8, Jazz V/VI 8-9                                
  • Wednesday: Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, age 12+, 5:30-7:00, Pointe 7:00-7:45        
  • Friday: Adult Intermediate Ballet, 12 noon-1:30, Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, age 12+, 5:30-7:00, Pointe 7:00-7:45  

For more information, visit ridgefielddance.org, email information@ridgefielddance.org

RCD is located at 440 Main Street in downtown Ridgefield.

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