Summer at WCFA
Ballet Technique Intensives. Kids Camps. Evening Classes.
Stay cool this summer – come join us for our two ballet technique intensives, evening July classes, and camps for dance, drama, and music!
2025 Dance and Art Camps (Ages 3-10)Registration Opens February 2nd 2025
Dance & Art Camp Week One: June 16th-20th
Dance & Art Camp Week Two: July 7th-11th
Dance & Art Camp Week Three: July 14th-18th
Dance & Art Camp Week Four: July 21st-25th
Designed for ages 3-10, our summer camps offer a fun and creative way for kids to explore the arts. With flexible week-by-week options, you can choose the schedule that works best for your family. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register your camper today! No prior experience is needed. Campers will be separated into proper age groups for most of the day.
Campers will have the opportunity to dance, sing, make music, play, and explore their artistic side through pastels, paintings, and sketches. They’ll also enjoy tumbling, stretching, and a variety of other exciting activities. Led by our Conservatory staff and special guest teachers, this camp promises to be an unforgettable summer experience filled with creativity, movement, and fun!
Stay cool and dive into the arts with WCFA this summer!
Camp Rates
Half Day Camp (ages 3-10): 9:30am-12:30 pm at $225 a week
Full Day Camp (ages 6-10): 9:30am-3:00pm at $300 a week.
(Sibling discounts available).
Reserve your space now with a $100 deposit
Ballet Technique Intensives (Ages 9+)
Registration Opens February 2nd 2025
WCFA’s technique weeks are designed to equip, educate, strengthen and prepare the dancer. This rigorous schedule is packed with challenging and informative classes taught by excellent guest artists (TBA) and WCFA faculty. Students will train in ballet technique, pointe/pre-pointe/variations, partnering, contemporary, modern, jazz, tap, precision, Progressing Ballet Technique/strength training, injury prevention, anatomy, and dance history.
Technique intensive weeks are mandatory for WCFA level 4-company for placement/auditions. WCFA Level 3 students are invited to attend and audition for Level 4. Intensives are geared for ages 9+ with at least 1 1/2 – 2 years of dance experience. Placement classes will take place on the first day of classes each week.
Students should wear leotards, tights, warmups/coverups, and bring ballet , tap, and jazz shoes. Students en pointe should bring their pointe shoes. Dancers will need to bring a lunch, water to drink throughout the day, and a notebook with a pencil/pen for taking notes.
Week One : June Technique Intensive
June 23rd–27th
9am- 4pm
Week Two : Technique Intensive + WCFA Level Placement/Nutcracker Auditions
July 28th-August 1st
9am – 4pm
Cost: $400 /week for approx. 32 hrs instruction.
$100 deposit due at registration with full balance due on the first day of intensive.
Conservatory Dance Intensives - Faculty TBA
July Evening Classes
This July 1st through July 24th, Wilmington Conservatory is offering flexible drop-in evening classes for all ages and levels (3+ years). Enjoy a four-week summer session with the freedom to pay week by week—perfect for those looking to stay active and beat the heat! Our drop-in dance classes provide an easy and convenient way to stay engaged. Private lessons and coaching are also available, as well as studio rentals. Join us this summer for a fun and flexible way to stay creative and maintain your training.