For the beginner pointe dancer, this class helps dancers build and maintain strength and alignment in their feet and ankles in order to prepare for future pointe work. Proper ballet warm up is also an important part of maintaining and building pointe skills, so we require also attending our weekly ballet class beforehand.

Learn from SIUE Dance faculty and selected guest artists in modern, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, improvisation, composition, injury prevention, and repertory. The week culminates in an informal performance in the Metcalf Theater for invited friends and family.

Beginner Ballet class for adults and teens, no previous experience required.

For Ballet Levels 6, 7, and 8, and open to Advanced Adults

Schedule TBA. 3 Classes Per Day This is for Intermediate-Advanced level dancers aged 11-16 with at least 5 years of ballet and at least 1 year of pointe. Students of SLBS register into this level if this was your level for the 24-25 School Year.

This intensive features Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, PBT, Pointe, and Leaps & Turns. It is divided into groups based on age and skill level and will include a placement class on the first day of the intensive. This intensive is offered to all dancers ages 6-18 and does not require an audition to participate.

Taylor Swift themed dance camp at Tapping with Tina's Ballerinas!

Get ready for a dynamic and inspiring dance experience! Our full-day intensive is designed to challenge and elevate your technique while pushing you to new heights. This intensive is an incredible opportunity to refine your skills, grow as a dancer, and fully immerse yourself in a focused and enriching dance experience. Plus, you never know who might stop by—there may even be some surprise guest teachers! ??? Don’t miss this unforgettable week of growth! Bring a snack, water bottle, and lunch.

For the beginner to intermediate pointe dancer, this class helps dancers maintain and nurture their pointe skills. Dancers will focus on keeping their technical skills sharp while maintaining endurance and strength. Proper ballet warm up is also an important part of maintaining and building pointe skills, so we require attending our weekly ballet class beforehand.

Students will learn the fundamentals of several different styles of dance along with stretching, strength and conditioning of muscles, traveling steps across the floor, improvisation and ending with a fun combination of steps, for the parents to see on Thursday. (Ages 7-10) *Students should wear comfortable clothes that they can move in.

Hip Hop dance camp at Renee Johnson's Dance Studio!

For Levels 6-8 or Open Adult Int/Adv

This intensive features Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, PBT, Pointe, and Leaps & Turns. It is divided into groups based on age and skill level and will include a placement class on the first day of the intensive. This intensive is offered to all dancers ages 6-18 and does not require an audition to participate.

Taylor Swift themed dance camp at Tapping with Tina's Ballerinas!

This intensive is designed for experienced dancers looking to take their skills to the next level. It will focus on developing technical proficiency, style, and performance quality in jazz dance. Each night will consist of warm-up, technique, progressions, and across the floor combinations. The dancers will also work on advanced jazz choreography. Dancers will receive individualized attention and guidance to help dancers reach their full potential. Join us for an intensive experience that will challenge and inspire you as a dancer!