Summer Session
Registration is now open for Urbanity's 2022 Youth Summer Session! We are offering 8 weeks of programming, from June 20th - August 12th in a variety of courses for all ages.
Dancers ages 10 months - 4 years can join us for a new, outdoor Summer Movers class or online via our Early Childhood Video Library! Meanwhile 4-5 year olds have 7 weeks of Summer Groove programming to choose from, and our signature half-day Discovery Dance Camps for ages 6-9 (Discovery Dance I) and 10 - 12 (Discovery Dance 2) are back In-Studio! Teen students can build fundamentals in our Beginner Session, explore multiple styles at an intermediate level via our Teen Bootcamp program, or train at a more intense learning level via Summer Dance Lab! All programming for ages 6 and up will also have a Streaming section available, for students who wish to participate remotely.
Questions on which program to sign up for? Email studio@urbanitydance.org.
Schedule
We offer flexible various length programs, with flexible scheduling options for all ages. Students in Summer Groove, Discovery Dance I - II, and Teen Bootcamp have the option to register for each week independently, allowing families to choose to participate in the program only when the schedule works for them. Our Summer Movers program is offered in 2 sessions of 4 weeks in length, while Teen Beginner Session runs for 5 consecutive weeks. Summer Dance Lab is a one-week advanced program. Please see the Discounts section for cost-effective ways to stack your programming!
Week 1:
June 20 - June 24
Week 2:
June 27 - July 7
Week 3:
July 5 - July 8
Week 4:
July 11 - July 15
Week 5:
July 18 - July 22
Week 6:
July 25 - July 29
Week 7:
August 1 - August 5
Week 8:
August 8 - August 12
For class specific schedules, see below.
Class Definitions
In-Studio: Limited, socially distanced classes. In-studio students have the flexibility to dance from home via live feed at any point at will.
Streamed: The above in-studio classes live-streamed.
Payment Installations & Refunds
A $35 nonrefundable registration fee is applied to each dancer upon registration. The fee is only applied once for the entire summer.
Tuition payments may be made on a monthly basis with a 20% deposit required upon registration.
Refund Schedule:
100% Refund: One month in advance
50% Refund: Two weeks in advance
No Refund: One week in advance
The refund date applies to the start of each week for which you are registered.
Discounts
Early Bird Discount: Register before April 1, 2023 to recieve a 5% discount.
Multi-Week Discount: Register for multiple weeks of Summer Groove, Discovery Dance, or Teen Bootcamp programming and you will receive 10% off all weeks after your first week. Please note, this discount only applies for multiple weeks of the same program.
Summer Movers Discount: Register for both Summer Movers programs during a week and recieve a $25 discount.
COVID-19 Protocols
Mask Policy: Masks are optional for students, participants, and faculty in Urbanity’s youth In-Studio programming.
Locations
Urbanity Dance Heasdquarters: 1180 Washington Street #100 Boston, MA 02118
Urbanity Dance Central: 725 Harrison Ave #100 Boston, MA 02118
Balance at Urbanity Dance: 111 W. Concord Street (rear), Boston, MA 02118
Blackstone Square Park: 1535 Washington Street Boston, MA 02118
Streaming classes are held live stream over Zoom.
Summer movers
Ages 10 months - 4 years with adult participation
Summer Movers
Monday 4:30-5:15pm
Session 1: June 20 - July 15 | Session 2: July 18 - August 12
Tuesday 4:30-5:15
Session 1: June 20 - July 15 | Session 2: July 18 - August 12
Summer Movers (held in Blackstone Square Park!) is a chance for our youngest dancers and their caretakers to move, groove, wiggle and bounce in the fresh air! This is a family-friendly, high energy class using Urbanity's signature approach to creative movement. We blend a wide range of dance techniques with music, imagination, and exploration to help students practice motor skills, bond physically with their caretakers, and build strength, coordination, and balance.
(Rain Location: Urbanity Central)
Tuition: $100 per session
Looking for an online class for 10 mom - 4 years? Check out Urbanity’s Early Childhood Video Subscription here.
SUmmer Groove
4-5 years old as of 6/1/22
3 year olds with experience in independent activities may also enroll
Summer Groove
Monday & Wednesday 9-10am OR Tuesday & Thursday 9-10am
Independent from parent participation, children will explore Urbanity’s signature style of creative movement - blending a wide range of dance techniques with music, imagination, and exploration. Students develop strength, flexibility, balance and coordination while learning how to follow directions, work together and express themselves!
Tuition: In-Studio: $60 per week
Discovery Dance I
6 - 8 years old as of 06/01/22
Discovery Dance I
Monday - Friday 9-12pm, Offered July 5 - August 5
Under the instruction of popular Urbanity faculty, students in this half-day program will work on a variety of dance techniques each day, culminating in a demonstration for family and friends at the end of the week!
Monday - Thursday camp begins with a warm up and includes dance technique (dancers will be introduced to a range of styles, including hip hop and contemporary), choreography, improvisation, “dance chats," dance media analysis, and craft time. On Fridays students focus on their 11:45am demonstration, which will be held outdoors (weather permitting) and streamed live streamed via zoom.
Each week students will build strength and flexibility, problem-solving skills, spacial awareness, musicality, a stronger mind-body connection, and increased confidence. Students are required to bring their own mask & waterbottle each day.
Tuition: In-Studio: $400 per week | Streaming: $200
Discovery Dance II
9 - 12 years old as of 06/01/22
Discovery Dance II
Monday - Friday 9-12pm, Offered July 5 - August 5
Under the instruction of popular Urbanity faculty, students in this half-day program will work on a variety of dance techniques each day, culminating in a demonstration for family and friends at the end of the week!
Monday-Thursday camp begins with a warm up and includes dance technique (dancers will be introduced to a range of styles, including hip hop and contemporary), choreography, improvisation, “dance chats," dance media analysis, and craft time. On Fridays students focus on their 11:45am demonstration, which will be held outdoors (weather permitting) and streamed live streamed via zoom.
Each week students will build strength and flexibility, problem-solving skills, spacial awareness, musicality, a stronger mind-body connection, and increased confidence. Students are required to bring their own mask & waterbottle each day.
Tuition: In-Studio: $400 per week | Streaming: $200 per week
Teen
12+ years old
Teen
Teen programming includes the Teen Bootcamp designed for students with several years of previous dance experience or the Teen Session (Contemporary/Ballet or Hip Hop) designed for beginner levels interested in exploring the basic foundations.
Teen Bootcamp
Monday -Thursday 1:30-3pm, Offered July 5 - August 5
The Teen Bootcamp program is designed for students 12+ with several years of previous dance experience.
Meeting Monday -Thursday for 90 mins at a time, students will spend each day focusing on a different dance technique from Urbanity's year round curriculum: Monday is ballet, Tuesday is contemporary, Wednesday is hip hop, Thursday is a specialty technique (modern, improv, or jazz).
Whether your dancer is looking to maintain their technical skills, prep for a Summer Intensive, or stay busy for a week between other summer plans, the Multi-Technique program will help them reach their goals!
*Please note that week 1 classes will meet Tuesday-Friday to account for the July 4 holiday on Monday
Tuition: In-Studio $150 per week | Streaming: $75 per week
Teen Beginner Session
Combo: Ballet + Contemporary
Tuesdays 3:15-4:15pm, July 5 - August 5
This 5 week mini-session intrduces teens to the foundations of both ballet and contemporary technique. This weekly class will be divided into two sections:
The first half of class will include a ballet barre, the five basic positions of the arms and body, and an introduction to ballet vocabulary.
The second half of the class will focus on the foundations of contemporary dance technique, including across the floor work, musicality, and phrase work.
This class is perfect for teens looking to explore something new, find a unique way to stay active, build flexibility and stamina, or prepare for year-long teen classes.
Tuition: In-Studio: $125 | Streaming: $65
Teen Beginner Session
Hip Hop
Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm, July 5 - August 5
This 5 week mini-session introduces teen students to the world of hip hop dance. Meeting once a week, students will work on the fundamentals of hip hop technique, including isolations, groove, and bounce, as well as an introduction to both freestyling and basic choreography.
Students will develop a sense of musicality, rhythm, and coordination, while experiencing a class grounded in hip hop culture and community ethos.
Tuition: In-Studio: $125 | Streaming: $65
Summer Dance Lab
12–18 years old
Summer Dance Lab
Monday, August 8 - Friday, August 12 10-4pm
Intermediate level students ages 12-18 are invited to explore the many elements of contemporary dance in an intensive style week-long program led by Urbanity's Professional Company and Youth Faculty. Classes range from ballet, modern, hip hop, and jazz to improvisation, choreographic exploration, and repertory. In-Studio students will participate in a collaborative choreographic process that will be presented at the end of the week in an informal showing.
Tuition: In-Studio: $550 | Streaming: $175