SUMMER2023
SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
**If you are a former CCB student who is/was not enrolled in 2022-23 classes, please email charmcityballet@gmail.com before registering for the summer session so that we can re-activate your Jackrabbit account.
OUR SUMMER PROGRAM
Charm City Ballet’s summer dance programs offer a full range of instruction taught by CCB’s esteemed faculty as well as distinguished guest artists. Our programs are designed to accommodate all students ages 3 through adult who wish to continue (or begin) their dance training during the summer months. We offer 1-week camps for children, week-long ballet intensives for more advanced and professional-level dancers, and a full schedule of classes in an ongoing 7-week session. All classes, camps, and intensives are being held in the studio, but virtual options are available for select classes.
CAMPS & INTENSIVES
Charm City Ballet was voted Best School Break/Summer Program or Camp in the Baltimore's Child Readers' Choice Awards for 2022 and 2021!
Please email charmcityballet@gmail.com if you're unsure about camp/intensive placement.
DISNEY BALLET CAMP
Ages 3-6
This camp is also appropriate for dancers who took Pre-Ballet in the 2022-23 school year who are now 7 years old.
Week 1: Monday, July 31 – Friday, August 4
Week 2: Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 11
9:30am – 12:00pm
Tuition: $195/week
CCB Levels: Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet
This fun camp includes dance instruction, learning the music and stories of different Disney movies, ballet terminology, snack-time, and arts and crafts. It is intended for dancers who would typically be placed in CCB's Creative Movement or Pre-Ballet levels. The week will conclude with a short performance on Friday for parents and guardians.
The class attire for girls is pink, skin tone, or black tights (OR any color shorts for easier use of the bathroom) a leotard (of any style/color), pink, skin tone, or black ballet shoes, and an optional skirt. The class attire for boys is athletic pants/shorts, a solid color t-shirt, and white/black/tan ballet shoes. DANCERS MUST BE POTTY TRAINED. As of April 11, 2023, CCB is moving to a mask-optional status, but we reserve the right to alter or adjust this policy at any time. Please see below for our Payment Info & Policies.
Instructor: Eve Holmes Varner
Assistant: Becca Friedman
**THIS IS A POPULAR CAMP THAT FILLS QUICKLY. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE A SPOT!**
KIDS BALLET CAMP
Ages 7-12
Monday, July 24 – Friday, July 28
9:30am – 12:00pm
Tuition: $195/week
CCB Levels: Ballet 1, Ballet 2
This camp is intended for dancers who have had previous ballet training (generally CCB levels Ballet 1 and 2). This camp includes daily ballet classes with additional training in stretching, conditioning, and musicality. Dancers will also participate in arts and crafts.
The class attire for girls is a leotard (of any style), pink or skin tone tights, and matching ballet slippers (pink or skin tone). The class attire for boys is black tights or black athletic pants/shorts, a solid color t-shirt, and white/black/skin-tone ballet shoes. As of April 11, 2023, CCB is moving to a mask-optional status, but we reserve the right to alter or adjust this policy at any time. Please see below for our Payment Info & Policies.
Instructors: TBA
JUNIOR BALLET INTENSIVE
Ages 12-16
Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuition (In-Studio): $200/week
CCB Levels: Ballet 3, Ballet 4
This junior ballet intensive is intended for experienced ballet dancers who are ages 12-16 (generally CCB levels Ballet 3 and 4) and is set up as a series of workshops with a different teacher each day. Dancers will develop artistry and technique with daily ballet classes. Each day will consist of a ballet technique class, a short break, and a second miscellaneous class (ex: variations, stretch, contemporary ballet, cross-training, dance history).
The class attire for girls is a leotard (of any style), pink or skin tone convertible tights, and matching ballet slippers (pink or skin tone). The class attire for boys is black tights or black athletic pants/shorts, a solid color t-shirt, and white/black/skin-tone ballet slippers. As of April 11, 2023, CCB is moving to a mask-optional status, but we reserve the right to alter or adjust this policy at any time. Please see below for our Payment Info & Policies.
SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTORS:
Monday, July 10th: Elizabeth Ahearn
Tuesday, July 11th: Rebecca Voelpel
Wednesday, July 12th: Catherine Horta-Hayden
Thursday, July 13th: Laurice Chow
Friday, July 14th: Deborah Engerman
To learn more about the intensive instructors, click here!
ADVANCED BALLET INTENSIVE
Ages 14 - adult
Monday, August 14th – Friday, August 18th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Tuition (In-Studio): $210/week; $45/day
*Full-time college students receive 20% off
CCB Levels: Ballet 5+
This ballet intensive for advanced level dancers (generally CCB level Ballet 5 and up) is set up as a series of workshops. Dancers will develop artistry and technique with daily ballet classes. Each day will be taught by a different guest instructor and will consist of a ballet technique class and a second miscellaneous class (ex: pointe, variations, stretch, repertoire, contemporary ballet, pilates, cross-training, dance history). Dancers who are not at an advanced pointe level may take the second class en flat if need be.
Dancers have the option to sign up for the full week (for a discounted rate) or sign up for individual days. Dancers must register ahead of time. As of April 11, 2023, CCB is moving to a mask-optional status, but we reserve the right to alter or adjust this policy at any time. Please see below for our Payment Info & Policies.
SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTORS:
Monday, August 14th: Maria Royals
Tuesday, August 15th: Deborah Engerman
Wednesday, August 16th: Laurice Chow
Thursday, August 17th: Pete Commander
Friday, August 18th: Elizabeth Ahearn
To learn more about the intensive instructors, click here!
7-WEEK CLASS SESSION
WHAT CLASSES TO TAKE
All formerly enrolled CCB dancers from the 2022-23 school year should remain in the same level for the summer session unless otherwise notified. Please email charmcityballet@gmail.com if you're unsure about class placement. To understand our class offerings more thoroughly, visit our CLASS DESCRIPTIONS.
VIRTUAL CLASSES
Dancers may take certain in-studio classes virtually upon email request. Students taking classes via Zoom will not get individualized corrections, because our instructors will be focusing on watching the students in the studio. Dancers may need to slightly alter combinations in order to be able to perform them safely at home.
Dancers must email charmcityballet@gmail.com to let us know that you'd like to take a class virtually and find out if that's possible. Tuition will be discounted 25% for virtual classes.
CLASS PLACEMENT
Class placements are based on the level of individual dancers at the discretion of their teachers and in consultation with the directors, and age is not the primary factor in level placement. Auditions are not required to join our program, but we may ask a dancer to take a placement class to determine level. If you are new to CCB, please email charmcityballet@gmail.com for assistance in class placement.
DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT
Dancers are required to be on time, properly dressed (following our dress code), and ready to begin class at the start time. Please email us if you are going to be late or absent. If students are more than 10 minutes late, they may be asked, at the teacher’s discretion, to observe class for safety reasons.
7-WEEK SUMMER SESSION
June 26, 2023 - August 13, 2023
CLASS TUITION
Summer class tuition is set up like our Elective or Adult Divisions and is not all-inclusive unless you chose the unlimited option. Tuition listed is for the 7-week summer session of classes, per class. Tuition may be paid in full or in two equal installments. We do not have a Registration Fee for summer classes. Please see below for additional tuition information.
PAYMENT INFO & POLICIES
PAYMENT SCHEDULE & INFO
Tuition is payable either in full or in two equal installments.
For camps/intensives, the first installment or full payment is due at registration (which will be charged automatically to your credit card on file with the amount dependent on whether you chose “pay in full” or “2 installments”), and the second installment will be due by the first day of the camp or intensive.
For classes, the first installment or full payment is due by the first day of the summer session, June 26th, 2023, and the second installment is due by July 17th, 2023. For session classes, you will receive an email from us when your fees have been posted to your account, and then it is your responsibility to make your payment online via our customer Portal. Though a credit card is given, payment is not made at the time of registration.
LATE FEE
A $20 Late Fee will be assessed for payments not made by the due dates. Students with delinquent accounts will not be admitted to class or be eligible to register for additional programs until their account is current.
REFUND POLICY
Tuition and Registration Fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable to another student or program. For dancers who withdraw with less than 1 week notice prior to the start of a camp/intensive, the 1st installment amount (half of the total due) is non-refundable. Students are eligible for a pro-rated tuition refund only if they withdraw from classes due to severe illness or injury, verified by a doctor’s certificate.
There are no credits or refunds given for missed camp/intensive days.
If in-studio classes need to switch to virtual classes, for any reason, TUITION WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
COLLEGE DISCOUNT
Full-time college students receive a 20% discount on class tuition. Proof of full-time enrollment must be given. This discount does not apply to Registration Fees or Drop-In Classes, although full-time college students also receive a discount on Drop-In Classes.
VIRTUAL CLASS TUITION
Dancers taking our in-studio classes virtually receive a 25% discount on tuition. Dancers must email charmcityballet@gmail.com after registration to let us know that you plan to take the class virtually.
LATE REGISTRATIONS
Late registrations for session classes are accepted if there is space in the class, and tuition will be prorated.
MAKE UP CLASSES
We do not offer make-up classes for summer camps/intensives. Dancers who are enrolled in session classes may make up 2 classes per enrolled class (in another level-appropriate class) in the summer session, but make-up classes cannot be carried into the 2023-24 school year. Please email charmcityballet@gmail.com to schedule your make-up classes.
MINIMUM ENROLLMENT
Classes or camps/intensives not meeting minimum enrollment may be combined or cancelled. A full refund will be given if a camp or class is cancelled.
DROP-IN INFO
In-studio and virtual drop-ins are available for summer 2023, but
CLASSES MUST BE PURCHASED AHEAD OF TIME.
If you're interested in dropping into one of our classes, please make your class purchase at least 3 hours before the class start time (and by Saturday at 8:00 PM for Sunday classes). Dancers may not purchase their drop-in at the studio at the time of class. All drop-in students must observe our Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures in full as well as all Quarantine & Isolation Protocols. Please see all COVID-19 Protocols below.
IN-STUDIO DROP-INS
Classes available for drop-in are noted in the class schedule above. Please see drop-in rates in the charts below.
HOW TO PURCHASE AN IN-STUDIO DROP-IN CLASS
(New Students Only):
1. Click the button below or click here. You will be directed to our class calendar.
2. Click on a listed class to purchase a drop-in. Only classes available for drop-in will be listed.
3. Add Student and Family information in the appropriate fields.
4. Read and agree to the necessary waivers and agreements, add your credit card information, and click Submit Registration.
HOW TO PURCHASE AN IN-STUDIO DROP-IN CLASS
(Former/Current Students):
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If you are currently enrolled at CCB, you can register for drop-in classes directly through THE PORTAL in the events section.
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If you have taken a drop-in class but have not yet signed up for a second drop-in class, your email address will then be in our system, but you will not yet have a login password. Go to THE PORTAL and ask the system to reset your password. This will allow you to create a login for our system, and you can then register for drop-in classes through the Portal in the events section.
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If you were previously enrolled at CCB (at any time), please email us before purchasing a drop-in class so we can reactivate your Jackrabbit account. Then, you will be able to register for drop-in classes directly through THE PORTAL in the events section.
VIRTUAL DROP-INS
Dancers have the option to drop-in virtually, via Zoom, to our in-studio classes. All classes noted in the schedule above, EXCEPT tap and jazz, are available for virtual drop-in. Please see drop-in rates in the charts below.
HOW TO PURCHASE A VIRTUAL DROP-IN CLASS:
1. Click the button below or click here.
2. Follow the prompts to purchase your drop-in class.
3. After your purchase, you will receive an email with the link and password to enter the Zoom class.
4. If it is your first virtual drop-in class with CCB, you will receive a waiver via email to sign electronically before you receive the Zoom information.
COVID-19 POLICIES
AS OF APRIL 11, 2023, MASKS ARE OPTIONAL AT CCB.
If you are returning to CCB after a 5-day quarantine or isolation, you must still wear a mask at until day 10.
CCB will be continuing to monitor and evaluate the COVID-19 developments and changes, and we reserve the right to alter or adjust any of our COVID-19 policies at any time, based on changes in the general public health status or if COVID-19 transmissions and/or infections rise.
Strict covid protocols remain in place, and all dancers/parents/guardians must agree to follow our protocols in order to participate in classes.
PROTOCOLS THAT ARE IN PLACE:
- masks are required through April 10th, 2023, regardless of age or vaccination status, for all people entering the building
- only 1 parent/guardian per student is allowed in the lobby and siblings are not permitted at this time
- strict quarantine and isolation policies
- strict cleaning/disinfecting protocols
**ALL PROTOCOLS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REASSESED
COVID-19 POLICIES
CCB must be notified immediately if a student is in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19 or if a student tests positive for COVID-19. Please refer to our quarantine & isolation protocols below to determine when you may return to the studio.
Anyone with any symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed in our facility. Anyone in contact with someone who has/recently had COVID-19, or anyone who has tested positive, may not come to the facility.
Only one parent/guardian per student is allowed in the lobby, and siblings are not permitted at this time. Masks are required for anyone entering the building through April 10th, 2023.
We have the right to switch our in-studio classes to virtual classes via Zoom if at any point we feel it’s necessary or the safest option for our students and teachers. Refunds will not be given.
SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
**If you are a former CCB student who is/was not enrolled in 2022-23 classes, please email charmcityballet@gmail.com before registering for the summer session so that we can re-activate your Jackrabbit account.