Youth Summer Camps

Program 1: Ages 5 to 7

KIDS DANCE

Perfectly Pink Dream Vacation

Your child will:

• Discover ballet & other dance styles
• Learn about the world around us
• Condition & stretch the body
• Explore & create new dances
• Arts & crafts – materials included
• Meet new friends
• Enjoy outdoor & indoor activities
• And more!

Program 2: Ages 8 to 10

JUNIOR BALLET

• Ballet
• Variations
• Choreography
• Jazz
• Contemporary
• Stretch & Conditioning
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Outdoor activities
• Arts & Crafts

Program 3: Ages 11 to 13

INTERMEDIATE BALLET

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Variations
• Repertoire
• Jazz
• Contemporary
• Stretch & Conditioning
• Pilates
• Yoga

Program 4: Ages 14 to 20

SENIOR BALLET INTENSIVE*

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Variations
• Pas-de-deux 
• Repertoire
• Jazz
• Contemporary
• Stretch & Conditioning
• Pilates
• Yoga

Ballet Attire: 

Girls:

• Black or any solid-colour leotard (Kids Dance in pink)
• Pink tights
• Pink leather or canvas ballet slippers with elastic
• Hair should be neatly tied back in a bun with hairpins and a hairnet
• Short chiffon skirt (optional)
• Pointe shoes (if applicable)

Boys:

• White tee-shirt
• Black tights
• White socks
• White or black ballet shoes with elastic

Jazz: 

Girls & Boys: Leotard/t-shirt, tights, yoga or athletic pants & ballet or jazz shoes

Contemporary:

Girls & Boys: Leotard/t-shirt, tights, yoga or athletic pants & ballet or jazz shoes

Stretch & Conditioning, Pilates, Yoga: 

• Dance attire or yoga outfit
• Yoga mat and towel

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How to Register

• Please fill out the registration form & waiver.
• Email or mail with payment to:
• 108 Park St. West, Dundas, ON, L9H 1X4
• For more info 289-238-9855 or email hamiltoncityballet@gmail.com

Payment

FOR KIDS DANCE & JUNIOR BALLET:

• Payment accepted in cash
• or cheque payable to Hamilton City Ballet
• or e-Transfer to: hamiltoncityballet@gmail.com

INTERMEDIATE BALLET & SENIOR BALLET PROGRAMS:

• Payment accepted in cash
• or cheque payable to Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts
• or e-Transfer to: info.hapa@gmail.com

More Info

• All campers must bring a lunch, snacks and water/juice
• Water bottles and all items must be labeled with camper’s name
• Peanuts and nuts are not allowed due to severe nut allergies
• Bring a book to read at break time
• Arts & Crafts materials are included
• Extended care hours – 8:00am to 5:00pm or as needed – FREE!
• On the last Friday of Summer Camp – Friday July 26, 2024, there will be a presentation at 3:00pm in our Grand Hall for family and friends to showcase all that has been learned during the Summer Camp.

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AUDITION INFORMATION:

This audition is for students who wish to attend our Ballet Intensive Ballet Camp 2024 – Senior Ballet Intensive level

Audition date: SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2024 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location: 108 Park St. W., Dundas, Ontario – L9H 1X4

Students can audition by either attending an in-person audition class or by submitting a video audition, for out-of-town students. If a student missed the audition date, an audition may be arranged by appointment only.

Requirements for students attending the in-person audition class: 

• Audition Form: To be filled out at registration prior to the audition class. Please bring a photo in an arabesque pose.
• Audition Fee: A $30 fee (non-refundable) to be submitted with the audition form. Cash or cheque payable to the Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts.
• Ballet Dress Code:
  Ladies – leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes, hair in ballet bun.
  Men – black tights, black/white fitted t-shirt, black/white socks and ballet shoes.
• Registration: 9:30 am
• Ballet Class & Pointe: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Requirements for students submitting a video audition:

• DVD auditions should be between 10 to 15 minutes and must include an introduction with name, age, years of study and places of study.
• The DVD should have some barre, center work, pirouettes, allegro, and pointe work for the girls. Male students should include tour en l’air and grandes pirouettes (if applicable).
• Students must submit an audition form, cheque for $30 payable to Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts, and a photo in an arabesque pose.

The level of a student is determined by the artistic directions and teachers on technical abilities, not necessarily by age and may change at the discretion of the artistic directors.