Classes / Summer Camps and Intensives
2026 Summer Session
inspired by the story ballet
“Swan Lake”
Summer camps and intensives allow a dancer the time to improve muscle memory and coordination and to build strength and stamina. Dancers are encouraged to attend the entire camp or intensive in order to gain the most benefit, but I also welcome daily/drop-in dancers.*
In June we’ll focus on “Swan Lake,” one of the classic “story” ballets. Our deep dive will help dancers develop an understanding of how to combine their technique with musicality and acting/pantomime skills so that they can develop their artistry.
In July dancers will test their ability to learn choreography quickly and be performance ready in just a few weeks to perform at a “VFGP.” And they get to create their own costumes to wear!
In August we have fun exploring choreography from “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker”. This popular intensive allows dancers to perfect roles they’ve danced before or to try advanced roles just for fun!
* (Except pointe students & VFGP performers…)
June
inspired by the classic ballet“Swan Lake”
Each week we’ll explore the story, pantomimes and variations from each of the four acts.
June 1-5, Week 1
Act I “The Prince’s Birthday Party” “Pas de Trois” variations
June 8-12,Week 2
Act II “Some hours later. By the Lake.”Corps de Ballet Entrance, Dance of the Little Swans, Dance of the Large Swans
June 15-19,Week 3
Act III “The Great Hall”Black Swan Variation, Coda—32 fouettés
June 22-26,Week 4
Act IV “The Lakeside” Dancers will review scenes from the ballet and show what they’ve learned for friends and family in a studio recital Friday June 26
August
inspired by our production of
“A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker”
Each week we’ll explore the story and learn moments of choreography and pantomime from this classic holiday ballet.
August 3-7, Week 1
Act I–Party Scene, Fight Scene, and Snow Scene
August 10-14, Week 2
Act II–Opening scene, Divertissements, Waltz of the Flowers
August 17-22, Week 3
Sugarplum Fairy Variation
July
Including our summer fundraising performance for
“A Victorian Fairy Garden Party”
A unique ballet camp which includes ballet classes, learning original choreography, and costume creation that concludes with an outdoor performance at “A Victorian Fairy Garden Party” where vendors and treats await both dancers and our guests in our annual fundraising exposition
Dancers can choose to attend for 2 or 3 weeks. Those who attend 3 weeks will have more time to work on their costumes and to learn more choreography for the show.
REGISTRATION CLOSES May 31
July 6-10, Week 1 Includes Costume Creating Workshop Wednesday July 8 3:30-6 pm
July 13-17, Week 2 Includes Costume Creating Workshop Wednesday July 15 3:30-6 pm
July 20-24, Week 3 Mandatory Rehearsal—Wednesday July 22 3:30-5pm
July 25 7:30 pm — Performance “A Victorian Fairy Garden Party”
Ballet Movement
(3-5 years, no dance experience required)
Wednesdays from 11-11:45
Price: drop in rate $10 per day, or 1 punch on class card.
June 3,10,17,24
With the story ballet “Swan Lake” as inspiration, dancers in this class will learn basic ballet positions, and work on balance and coordination while leaping and turning as they explore ballet steps from “Sylvia.
August 5,12,19
Dancers will explore the story of “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker”. They’ll learn moments of choreography and pantomime from this classic holiday ballet.
Pre and Basic Ballet
Drop in $15 per day, or 1 card punch
1 Week: $58 per week
4 Weeks: (June) $225
3 Weeks: (August) $170
Weekly/Monthly payments need to be paid in advance or on the first day of camp. There are no refunds, transfers or extensions, etc.
June 1-26
11-12pm —M, Tu, Th, F (no W)
With the story ballet “Swan Lake” as inspiration, dancers will be taught a basic ballet class with warm up exercises, a full ballet barre and center work— as well as learning a variation. Family and friends may come the last day at 11:45 to see dancers perform their variation.
August 3-21
Dancers will explore the story of “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker”. After a ballet barre they will learn moments of choreography and pantomime from this classic holiday ballet.
July 6-25
Including our summer fundraising performance for
“A Victorian Fairy Garden Party”
A unique ballet camp which includes ballet classes, learning original choreography, and costume creation that concludes with an outdoor performance at “A Victorian Fairy Garden Party” where vendors and treats await both dancers and our guests in our annual fundraising exposition
Dancers can choose to attend for 2 or 3 weeks. Those who attend 3 weeks will have more time to work on their costumes and to learn more choreography for the show.
REGISTRATION CLOSES May 31
“Victorian Fairy Garden Party” 2 or 3 week options— see VFGP summer intensives schedule below.
Technique I & II
1-2:30pm —M, Tu, Th, F (no W)
Drop in $15 per day, or 1 card punch
1 Week: $58 per week
4 Weeks: (June) $225
3 Weeks: (August) $170
Weekly/Monthly payments need to be paid in advance or on the first day of camp. There are no refunds, transfers or extensions, etc.
June 1-26
With the story ballet “Swan Lake” as inspiration, dancers will be taught a ballet class with warm up exercises, a ballet barre and center work— as well as learning variations from “Swan Lake” Family and friends may come the last day at 2pm to see dancers perform their variations.
August 3-21
After a ballet class, dancers will learn choreography and pantomime from “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker”.
July 6-25
Including our summer fundraising performance for
“A Victorian Fairy Garden Party”
A unique ballet camp which includes ballet classes, learning original choreography, and costume creation that concludes with an outdoor performance at “A Victorian Fairy Garden Party” where vendors and treats await both dancers and our guests in our annual fundraising exposition
Dancers can choose to attend for 2 or 3 weeks. Those who attend 3 weeks will have more time to work on their costumes and to learn more choreography for the show.
REGISTRATION CLOSES May 31
“Victorian Fairy Garden Party” 2 or 3 week options— see VFGP summer intensives schedule below.
Intermediate/Advanced
Monday-Friday —3:30-6:30pm
Drop in, per day: $30 or 2 card punches
1 Week: (June & August)—$130
4 Weeks: (June)—$500
3 Weeks: (August)—$375
Weekly/Monthly payments need to be paid in advance or on the first day of camp. There are no refunds, transfers or extensions, etc.
June 1-26
Dancers in this intensive will have a combination of daily ballet class, pointe class, conditioning exercises, and will also learn variations from the ballet “Swan Lake”. Family and friends may come the last day at 6pm to see dancers perform their variations.
August 3-22
Dancers in this intensive will have a combination of daily ballet class, pointe class, conditioning exercises, and will also learn a variations from the ballet “A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker”. Family and friends may come the last day at 6pm to see dancers perform their variation.
July 6-25
A Victorian Fairy Garden Party”
A unique ballet camp which includes ballet classes, learning original choreography, and costume creation that concludes with an outdoor performance at “A Victorian Fairy Garden Party” where vendors and treats await both dancers and our guests in our annual fundraising exposition
Dancers can choose to attend for 2 or 3 weeks. Those who attend 3 weeks will have more time to work on their costumes and to learn more choreography for the show.
REGISTRATION CLOSES May 31
“Victorian Fairy Garden Party” 2 or 3 week options— see VFGP summer intensives schedule below.
Last Saturday in July
VFGP Summer Camp 2026
A unique ballet camp which includes ballet classes, learning original choreography, and costume creation that concludes with an outdoor performance at “A Victorian Fairy Garden Party” where vendors and treats await both dancers and our guests in our annual fundraising exposition.
Dancers can choose to attend for 2 or 3 weeks. Those who attend 3 weeks will have more time to work on their costumes and to learn more choreography for the show.
REGISTRATION CLOSES May 31 SEE
Below for more information
1. Join a VFGP Summer Camp at Strictly Ballet the month of July
A ballet camp where dancers take ballet class, learn original choreography, create a costume and perform at A Victorian Fairy Garden Party. See Below for more details.
Contact StrictlyBalletArts@gmail to register.
2. Create your own Fairy or Victorian costume
Wear it to the party and enter the costume contest (with prizes!) and join the promenade that opens a VFGP.
3. Play the Scavenger Hunt
The week before the party find 5 Nutcracker ornaments throughout downtown Lewisburg stores. Each photo entry places your name in the pot, names will be drawn and the winners receive downtown dollars!
Purchase something-and send a selfie of it- at one of the participating shops and your name will be added to the drawing 10x!
