Charleston Summer Session 2023

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For your convenience The DanceLife Center offers our dance families an online account management software system. Families are able to log in to their account to view and print their schedule, track their absences and makeups, update credit card or bank account information, and more! To sign up to use the customer portal, you first have to register for a class for either this Semester or next semester's dance season. Current classes and accounts are not available.

--------Returning Customers:
If you participated in last semester's dance session, this dance season (whether active or have dropped), or have registered for this semester's dance session - you will click on Customer Portal Login.

New Customers:
If you are new and do not fall in one of the above categories, please view "----Enroll Today" or "Class Registration" below where you will see our class schedule organized by each day of the week. Click on the day you are interested in coming to dance to see the offerings for that day arranged by time. This makes it easy for you to view classes that start before and after each other for families who like to stack their schedule with multiple classes in one day.

Find the class you are interested in registering for and click the red word "Enroll" listed to the left of the class name.
Fill out the information requested (fields with asterisks are required.) From there you will also be able to choose additional classes and add additional students.
A credit or debit card or a bank account is required in order to register.
In the event that a class is full, you will see the word "Waitlist" instead of "Enroll." To be entered on the waitlist, please click that button and proceed. You will be required to enter payment information, however no payment will be made on the account unless a spot becomes available. If a spot becomes available, we will contact you regarding enrolling in the class.

After you are enrolled in a class, you will be able to use the Customer Portal. You will create a Customer Portal account by entering the email address you provided at registration time and clicking the button that says "I don't have or don't know my password." A temporary password will then be emailed to you. Use that to log in to your account. From there you can change your password-just make sure it has a minimum of 8 characters, 1 of which must be a number.

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Early Childhood Dance (18 months - 5 yr olds)

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5 week regular Classes
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Summer Intensive -- **Guest Instructors**

Main Studio:
307 6th Street
Charleston, IL 61920.

Toll Free Phone #:(833) I-Dance-2 -- Option 1

Email: [email protected]

Full Day Camp 2023

We specialize in providing enriching, meaningful and character-building summer experiences for students. A classic summer camp experience filled with opportunities for learning, creating and performing dance of all kinds. We provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for students. Dance Camp packs all the spirit, tradition and fun of a summer in camp each week by offering a different theme, activities, and games! Day Camp is a program designed for children from kindergarten through sixth grade.

All you need is sunscreen, tennis shoes, lunch, and snacks. We'll take care of everything else!

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Preschool Camps 2023

Princess Camp (Ages 4-6)

Description:
Welcome to Princess Camp, where young royalty embark on a magical journey of imagination and adventure! Nestled in a lush forest, our camp offers a enchanting experience filled with royal tea parties, dress-up galas, and tiara crafting. Led by expert counselors adorned in regal attire, campers engage in activities that foster confidence, kindness, and leadership. As they explore the enchanted forest, encountering mythical creatures and hidden treasures, their imagination takes flight. At Princess Camp, every moment is infused with joy and wonder, leaving campers feeling like true royalty, ready to spread kindness and magic wherever they go. Join us and let your dreams come true!
Dates:
Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 27 .
Time: 9:00am - 11:00nn
Cost: $140 -- (click here)
Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Cost: $160 - (click here)

Rainbow Unicorn camp (Ages 3-5)

Description:
Come join us in the magical land of unicorns and rainbows. We will dance ballet & creative movement, create beautiful art, and end the day with games & activities. You can wear your best rainbow or unicorn attire to get in the spirit (optional). Magical memories will be made!
Dates:
Saturday, June 29 .
Time: 9:00am - 11:30nn
Cost: $40 -- (click here)

Baby and Me Ballet (Ages 3-4)

Description:
Baby and Me Ballet is designed for kids ages 3-4 - please bring a doll or stuffed animal to class! In adittion to our curriculum, we will have fun doing creative movement, rhythm, exercises and partnering skills. Our classroom format moves with the attention span of the students.
Monday, July 1 - Friday, July 5 (No class July 4)
Time: 8:15am - 9:00am
Cost: $60 -- (click here)

My First Dance Camp (Ages 2-4)

Description:
Welcome to My First Dance Camp, where aspiring dancers take their first steps into the enchanting world of movement and expression! Led by experienced instructors, campers learn basic dance techniques, build confidence on the dance floor, and unleash their creativity through fun choreography sessions. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with music, laughter, and the joy of dance, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Monday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 10
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Cost: $75 -- (click here)

Hair in the Air Trolls Camp (Ages 4-6)

Description:
Transport yourself into the colorful, wonderful, magical world of TROLLS! Join Poppy, Branch and the entire crew in this whimsical exciting camp filled with bright colors, wonderful music and dancing! We will be making fun crafts and dancing along to all the fun music from Trolls! We "Can't Stop the Feeling" of excitement for everyone to join in on the fun!

Monday, July 15 - Thursday, July 18
Time: 8:15am - 9:15am
Cost: $60 -- (click here)

Hip Hop Hooray (Ages 3-6)

Description:
Hip hop hooray! Bring your own beat to this awesome meet. Learn new dance moves to share with family after class. This high-energy camp is nonstop fun, from learning cool choreography to mastering new tricks. Come join the party this summer!
Saturday, July 27
Time:9:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $40 -- (click here)

Swiftie Show Camp (Ages 4-6)

Description:
Welcome to Taylor Swift Camp, where fans of all ages come together to celebrate the music and magic of the iconic singer-songwriter! Immerse yourself in days filled with karaoke sessions, songwriting workshops, and dance parties inspired by Taylor's greatest hits. Join us for an unforgettable experience where Swifties unite, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Monday, July 29 - August 2
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $190 -- (click here)
Monday, August 5 - August 9
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $190 -- (click here)

Frozen Adventure ( (Ages 3-6)

Description:
Let It Go!!! This dance camp is inspired by the music and characters of the Frozen movie. Children will learn different dance styles all while dancing to their favorite Frozen music! On their fantasy adventure, we will celebrate Coronation Day and have a Crowning Ceremony, have a sing a long dance party, play Frozen games, and create crafts like- Elsa snowflakes, build an Olaf snowman, make a Princess Crown, and more!
Saturday, August 3
Time:9:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $40 -- (click here)

DanceLife Summer Parties

Single-day events hosted for a specific age group. Each party includes a themed snack, crafts, games, dance, and fun!
$45 per party. Multi-event and early registration discounts available

6 week Sessions

Camps & Clinics

Ballet Boot Camp

Description:
A four-day session of serious fun, strengthening your dance technique, expanding your artistic voice and broadening your movement vocabulary in new and exciting ways. The Ballet Boot Camp provides a unique opportunity for dance students to work intensively in developing their bodies, their technique, and their artistry. The classes also remind students to focus more consistently on correct body placement and technique allowing them to develop "muscle memory," and gain flexibility and strength.
Beginners. Ages 6-11 years
June Dates: Monday, June 24th and Tuesday, June 27th
Cost: $60
8:15 - 9:15 pm (click here)

Intermediate/Advanced. Ages 12 - up.years
Dates: Monday, July 22nd and Tuesday, July 25th
Cost: $60
8:15 - 9:15 pm (click here)

Skills Clinic

Description:
In this three-day clinic for the beginning dancer, we will focus on flexibility for standing skills like kicks and leg holds, and progressive fundamentals for turns (chaines, pirouettes), leaps (straight split leaps) and jumps (toe touches).
Beginners. Ages 6-9 years
Dates: Tuesday, July 2nd and Wednesday, June 3rd
Cost: $60
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (click here)

Intermediate/Advanced. Ages 12 - up.years
Dates: Monday, June 25th and Tuesday, June 27th
Cost: $60
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (click here)

Hip Hop & Break Dance Clinic

Description:
This two-day Hip Hop clinic will focus on technique in hip hop, jazz, pop-locking, street dance and funk. The dancers also work on free-style movement to promote self confidence. Dancers will have an opportunity to showcase hip hop technique such as handstands, headstands, stalls and kips , with new steps and age/level appropriate choreography to let loose.

Dates: Wednesday, July 10th and Thursday, July 11th
Cost: $60
5:00-6:30 pm - 7-10 yrs old (click here)

6:30-8:00 pm - 11 and up (click here)

Choreography Camp (7-10)

Description:
This camp is all about choreography! Each night dancers will learn combinations in different styles (jazz/contemporary/hiphop). They will also be asked to incorporate their own improvisations while being guided on creating their own choreography.
Beginners. Ages 6-9 years
Dates: Monday, June 24th and Thursday, June 27th
Cost: $60
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (click here)

Intermediate/Advanced. Ages 12 - up.years
Dates: Monday, July 15th and Thursday, July 18th
Cost: $60
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm (click here)

Musical Theatre Tap & Jazz Camp

Description:
Broadway tap is the type of show dancing seen in live stage musicals and Hollywood films such as "42nd Street," "Anything Goes," "Aladdin" and "Newsies." It typically incorporates more arm movements, artistic body movements, and movements across the dance floor than rhythm tap dancing. This camp will focus on classic musical theatre tap repertoire.

Dates: Tuesday, July 22nd, Thursday July 25th
Cost: $60

5:00-6:30 pm - 7-10 yrs old (click here)

6:30-8:00 pm - 11 and up (click here)

Summer Intensive

Join DanceLife for the annual Summer Dance Intensive!
The program focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide array of dance Styles and will be followed by a Parent Demonstration .
Three tracks are available .

Will be lead by guest instructors

-- Contemporary/Lyrical

-- Hip Hop

-- Tap

-- Ballet