Metropolitan Academy of Dance
Sommer Bowdre, Director
Teaching so much more than dance
since 1986
Ballet*Pointe*Jazz*Lyrical*Contemporary*Tap*Hip-Hop*Acrobatics
15095 EAST HINSDALE DRIVE CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
All summer camps
Camp Ginger Snap
5-Day Camp
Ages 3-6
Take a break this summer and send your little dancers to Camp “Ginger Snap!” The camps will run Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 from 9:00-11:30 and 12:00-2:30 pM and the theme will be Trolls and Encanto! the camps will be taught by our wonderful Mrs. Amy Mackall. The camps will include theme-based dance classes, stories, crafts, a video, snacks, and an end-of-the-week performance for parents! Dancers will also receive a special gift! The cost of the camp is $180 and is due at the time of registration.
Monday, June 13 - Friday, June 17
9:00-11:30 am (full)
12:00-2:30 pm (full)
Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22
9:00-11:30 am
12:00-2:30 pm
Perfect for ages 3-6 years old
Boys and Girls Welcome!
Camp includes Dance, Stories, and Crafts!
Now Only $180!
Dance Camps
Ages 6-9
Now $85!
What youngster hasn't imagined themselves as a powerful princess or a protective pirate? During our three-day dance camp, students will get to play the parts of their favorite storybook characters while learning foundational dance technique in the styles of ballet and tap. This camp is designed for both boys and girls ages 6-9 years old who love to learn while moving their bodies. During ballet dancers will develop strength, balance, and the physical and mental focus required for the proper execution of ballet movements. Students will work at the barre, across the floor, and will be taught some basic ballet combinations. The tap portion of the class will emphasize the development of rhythm and musicality. Each day of dancing will be paired with fun pirate and princess props! The camp will be held on Tuesday, June 14th through Thursday, June 16th from 4:00-5:30 pm. This camp also backs to our Pajama Party Jazz and Lyrical camp, so check it out as well!
Pick out your favorite PJs and join us for Pajama Party Pandemonium! This is the only three-day pajama party where sleep is NOT allowed, INSTEAD, kids are encouraged to DANCE! This camp is designed for both boys and girls ages 6-9 years old who love to learn while moving their bodies. The Jazz portion of the camp will focus on developing strength, flexibility, and proper technique to execute turns, jumps, and leaps. Students work across the floor and will be taught some basic combinations. The lyrical portion of the class will emphasize the interpretation of different types of music to express emotions through movement and dance. Each day of dancing will be paired with fun pajama party props! The camp will be held on Tuesday, June 14th through Thursday, June 16th from 5:30-7:00 pm. This camp also backs to our Pirate and Princess Ballet and Tap camp, so check it out as well!
This 3-day camp is designed to be fun and fast-paced for both boys and girls ages 6-9 years old who are interested in learning fundamental skills in the style of hip hop dance. During this camp, we will explore basic grooves and hip-hop movements through across-the-floor progressions of steps, movement-based games, and learn short combinations that build on the steps presented throughout the lessons. The camp will also include simple acrobatic dance exercises that can be incorporated into hip-hop combinations. All paired with fun music and an energetic environment students should come away with something to show off to their friends and family! The camp will be held on Tuesday, June 21st through Thursday, June 23rd from 4:00-5:30 pm.
Ever dream of being in the Spotlight? Well here is your chance! During our three-day Popstar Camp dancers will learn how to perform like those musicians they love to listen to on the radio. This camp is designed for both boys and girls ages 6-9 years old who love to learn while moving their bodies. The Jazz portion of the camp will focus on developing strength, flexibility, and proper technique to execute turns, jumps, and leaps. Students work across the floor and will be taught some basic combinations. The lyrical portion of the class will emphasize the interpretation of different types of music to express emotions through movement and dance. Each day of dancing will be paired with fun Popstar performance props! The camp will be held on Tuesday, July 19th through Thursday, July 21st from 4:00-5:30 pm. This camp also backs to our Fancy Fun Ballet and Tap camp, so check it out as well!
If you love painting your nails, playing dress-up, and fixing your hair in the fanciest styles, this is the dance camp for you! During our three-day dance camp, students will get Fancy like Nancy while learning foundational dance technique in the styles of ballet and tap. This camp is designed for dancers ages 6-9 years old who love to learn while moving their bodies. During ballet dancers will develop strength, balance, and the physical and mental focus required for the proper execution of ballet movements. Students will work at the barre, across the floor, and will be taught some basic ballet combinations. The tap portion of the class will emphasize the development of rhythm and musicality. Each day of dancing will be paired with fun and fancy props! The camp will be held on Tuesday, July 19th through Thursday, July 21st from 5:30-7:00 pm. This camp also backs to our Popstar Jazz and Lyrical camp, so check it out as well!
Dance Camp
Ages 7-10
Now $110!
Do you love to dance no matter the style? Have you only taken one style of dance? Has it been a while since you've danced and you're not sure what sounds interesting anymore? We have the perfect summer camp for you! Our Summer Sampler Camp is intended to give dancers a little taste of technique in ballet, jazz, lyrical and hip hop to see what style piques their interest. This camp is intended for dancers who are 7-10 years old who are at a beginning to intermediate level.
Teen Dance Camp
Ages 11+
Now $110!
This 4-day camp will focus on building dance technique through skills and activities that include, strength and conditioning, across-the-floor progressions, leaps and turns, movement and space, and choreography combinations. The camp will be held on Monday, July 11th through Thursday, July 14th from 5:30-7:00 pm.
Camps for Company Dancers
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Audition Only
Company Camp
COMPANY DANCERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP. COMPANY CAMP WILL RUN MONDAY, JUNE 20 THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 24. CLASSES WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AM AND RUN UNTIL 4:00 PM. This workshop is intended to be a fun week filled with classes, conditioning, team building, and a culminating choreography dance project that will be put on the website. Dancers will need to register for the camp by June 1st. The camp fee is due upon registration. Autopay will not be run for camps. Please remit payment upon registration.
All Dancers in attendance will be receiving a Company Camp gift!
Dancers should bring a water bottle and a sack lunch each day.
Company Summer Intensive
COMPANY MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP!
The Summer Intensive is for dancers in ALL Company classes. The Intensive will run Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29. Specific class schedules are based on Company Placement or teacher recommendation. THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE AN INTENSIVE EXPERIENCE and feature, seasoned instructors, with a variety of professional training and dance backgrounds. It is planned to enhance and strengthen technique and style while having fun! Dancers should bring a water bottle and a sack lunch each day. MAD MOMs will provide pizza for lunch on Friday. Dancers will need to register for the camp by July 1st. The camp fee is due upon registration. Autopay will not be run for camps.
Please remit payment upon registration.
