Ballet Etc. has a wide variety of Summer Experiences to keep all dancers moving in 2026!

June

  • Ballet Etc. Summer Irish Dance Camp Traverse City

    Irish Dance Camp

    Ages: 6-12

    When: June 15-17

    Time: 9:30-11:30

    Cost: $150

    Daily activities will include an Irish class and crafting!

    Teacher: Emily Ruby

  • Ballet Etc. Summer June Dance Traverse City

    Performance Intensive June

    Ages: 10 and up

    When: June 15-18 and June 22-25

    Performance: There will be a performance at the end of each week June 18 and June 25 at 6:30pm at the Civic Center Amphitheater.

    Cost: $500 for both weeks or $320 for one week.

    Classes and rehearsals from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Instructors for the first week are Nicki Young and Nathan Young. The second week Amber Bailey and Angelica South will be teaching. The day will include a ballet technique class and multiple rehearsal blocks to either learn original choreography or classical rep.

  • Ballet Etc. Summer Nutcracker Kids Dance Camp Traverse City

    Nutcracker Dance Camp

    Ages: 7-10

    When: June 22-24 from 9:30am-11:30am

    Cost: $150 per dancer

    Learn about the Nutcracker Ballet, meet characters from the ballet and dance to the music! This is a great introduction if your dancer is looking to be in the Nutcracker!!

    Fee must be paid prior to attending - Limited to 15 spots

    SCHEDULE:

    9:30-10:15 Ballet Class

    10:15-10:45 Nutcracker Craft Time

    10:45-11:00 Watch live performers and meet dancers like Sugar Plum Fairy and more!

    11:00-11:30 Learn a new part of the Nutcracker each day!

  • Ballet Etc. NMBT Auditions Traverse City

    Audition For NMBT and The Nutcracker

    Each year this non-profit youth ballet company perform The Nutcracker and a ballet in the spring. Dancers also can perform in the Downtown Light Parade, School Tour, Spring Concert and more!

    When: June 27

    Where: Ballet Etc. Studios

    Time and age:

    Ages 8-10 10:00-11:00

    Ages 10-12 11:30-12:30

    Ages 12 and up 1:00-2:30 Pointe work will be included for ladies

    Dancers that are 12 and not en pointe should attend the 10-12 age audition. Dancers that are 12 and en pointe should attend the final audition only.

  • Adult Ballet

    Adult Ballet Class with Ms. Amy!

    June 9, 16, 23, and 30 6:00-7:00

    $60 for full session - need a minimum registration for the class to run!

July

  • Beg./Int. Ballet and Pointe Class

    When: June 17-August 12 (Wednesdays 5:15-6:45)

    Who: Dancers that want to work on refining their ballet and pointe technique!

    We will have multiple guest teachers but the main instroctor will be Ms. Marleigh.

  • Ballet Etc. Summer July Dance Traverse City

    Performance Intensive July

    Ages: 10 and up

    When: July 13-16 and July 20-23

    Performance: There will be a performance July 16 and 23 at 6:30pm at the Civic Center Amphitheater.

    Cost: $320 for one week $500 for both

    Classes and rehearsals from 12:00pm-5:00pm. The day will include a ballet technique class and multiple rehearsal blocks to either learn original choreography or classical rep.

  • Ballet Etc. Summer Fairytale Kids Dance Camp Traverse City

    Fairytale Dance Camp

    Ages: 3-7

    When: July 20-22 from 9:30am-11:30am

    Cost: $150 per dancer

    Must be potty trained to attend - Fee must be paid prior to attending - Limited to 15 spots

    SCHEDULE:

    9:30-10:15 Ballet Class/Creative Movement

    10:15-10:45 Craft Time

    10:45-11:00 Storytime with Movement

    11:00-11:15 Watch live performers and meet dancers like Sugar Plum Fairy and more!

    11:15-11:30 Dance Games!

August

  • Embodied Arts Collective Traverse City

    Embodied Art's Collective Intensive

    When: August 24-28 from 12:00-5:00

    Cost: TBA

    Dancers that have been accepted into Embodied Art’s Collective will be attending a week long workshop to learn choreography for festivals and elite competitions.

  • Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre Traverse City

    NMBT Choreography Intensive

    When: August 17-21 from 12:00-5:00

    Dancers that audition for and are accepted into NMBT will be asked to attend rehearsals this week to learn choreography.

  • Aerial Workshop

    When: August 6, 5:00-7:30

    Cost: $75

    Who: Dancers 12 and up

    Work with the amazing Ms. Carey on skills like the Lyra (hoop) and silk!

    We recommend participants wear leggings and tights fitting clothes for safety. No jewelry and hair must be tied back! Parents are welcome the last 30 minutes to take pictures and observe.