Youth Summer Session 2024

Age 1 as of 6/1/24 with adult participation

Assisted by caregivers, walking babies are introduced to a structured dance class environment. Using a mixture of music, instruments, and props, they are introduced to the basic elements of dance and work towards developmental milestones. In this unique environment, babies find greater physical coordination; develop basic motor skills, range of motion, and socialization; and enjoy physical and emotional bonding with their caregivers!

Schedule: 1 8-week session June 26-August 14, Wednesdays 9-9:40am

Tuition: $190/session

Location: Urbanity Central

Ages 2-3 with adult participation

Assisted by caregivers, toddlers and preschoolers explore movement to increase focus, musicality, balance, and coordination. Our dance class structure, use of developmentally-appropriate props, and emphasis on bonding between students and caregivers provide toddlers and preschoolers everything they need to learn, grow, and achieve movement milestones together.

Schedule: 1 8-week session, June 24-August 16, Mondays 9-9:40am

Tuition: $190/session

Location: Central

Ages 2 - 5 years as of 6/1/24 with adult participation (siblings who fall outside the age range are also welcome to join; please email studio@urbanitydance.org for help registering around the age restrictions).

Dance in the Park is a chance for our youngest dancers and their caretakers to move, groove, wiggle, and bounce outside! 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.

Schedule: One 8-week Session from 6/24-8/16 with options of Monday from 3:30 - 4:10pm or Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:10pm

Tuition: $190/session (8 40-minute classes)

Location: Blackstone Square Park (Rain location: Urbanity Central)

3.5-5 years old as of 6/1/24

Independent from caregiver 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!

Schedule: Camps run each week between 6/24-8/16 on Mon/Wed from 9:45 - 11:15am

Tuition: $85/week (2 90-minute classes)

Location: Urbanity Central

3.5-5 years old as of 6/1/24

Independent from caregiver participation, children ages 3.5-5 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! In addition to movement-centered activities, there will be portions of this 4-hour camp devoted to arts and crafts, story-time, and snack time.

Schedule: Camp runs 8/26-8/29 Mon-Thurs from 9:00am - 1:00pm

Tuition: $340/week(4 4-hour classes)

Location: Urbanity Headquarters

6 - 9 years old as of 06/01/24

Under the instruction of popular Urbanity faculty, students in this half-day program of Discovery Dance Camp will work on a variety of dance techniques each day, culminating in a demonstration for family and friends at the end of the week!

Schedule: Camps run each week between 6/24-8/16 (EXCEPT July 1-5) on Mon-Fri from 10am - 2pm

Tuition: $340/week (5 4-hour classes)

Location: Urbanity Headquarters for the first five weeks; Urbanity Balance for the final two weeks

Age 10-12 years old as of 06/01/24

Contemporary is a highly expressive dance style that incorporates elements of ballet, modern, and jazz techniques. Infinitely adaptable, contemporary dance can be found everywhere from concert stages to reality TV contests to Broadway.

All of our Primary classes focus on building strength, coordination, flexibility, memory, and confidence through movement. Contemporary classes will also help dancers develop spatial awareness, build cardio, explore musicality, and strengthen their mind-body connection.

Schedule: Class runs 6/24-8/16 on Monday from 4:15 - 5:45pm

Tuition: $225/session (8 90-minute classes)

Location: Urbanity Central

Age 10-12 years old as of 06/01/24

A popular style of dance with roots in Black American culture, hip hop encompasses a wide umbrella of techniques known as "street dance" because of their origin in major cities rather than in private studios. Hip hop dance as a whole is characterized by bounces, rocks, isolations, and freestyle.

All of our Primary classes focus on building strength, coordination, flexibility, memory, and confidence through movement. Hip hop classes will also help dancers develop rhythm, stamina, and agility while using movement for self-expression.

Schedule: Class runs 6/24-8/16 on Wednesday from 4:15 - 5:45pm

Tuition: $225/session (8 90-minute classes)

Location: Urbanity Central

Ages 12-18 years old as of 06/01/24

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.

Schedule: Camp runs 8/19-8/23 on Mon-Fri from 10:00am-4:00pm

Tuition: $565/week (5 6-hour classes)

Location: Urbanity Headquarters

Students participating in this program should have at least two years of dance training; if you register for this program, you will be asked to send a short video demonstrating dance experience.

Stay tuned for more information!

Please learn more about this program for int/adv contemporary dancers here.