Where Dance Meets Art:
June 2 - June 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet
Where Dance Meets Art is more than a summer program- It’s a carefully designed creative experience where your child leaves every session having made something — a new skill, a piece of art, a moment of confidence they didn’t have before. Over four weeks, your dancer trains in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Acrobatics while transforming what they learn into original visual artwork inspired by their own movement. The program closes June 18th with a Student Showcase & Art Exhibition — two disciplines, one unforgettable celebration.
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Train Like a Dancer — Daily classes in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Acrobatics with age-appropriate progressions. Every level is welcomed and challenged.
Create Like an Artist — Structured art workshops run alongside dance: costume sketches, movement-inspired paintings, mixed-media sculptures, and collaborative murals.
Perform with Pride — On June 18th, your child takes the stage and displays their artwork at a combined Showcase & Art Exhibition.
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Who should attend
Dancers ages 3–18, beginner to intermediate. Ideal for young artists who love to move and make things. No prior experience required — just curiosity and creativity.
Suitable for students who enjoy cross-disciplinary creativity and collaborative projects.
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• Stronger technique across multiple dance styles
• A completed body of original artwork — theirs to keep
• Real performance experience in front of an audience
• Confidence built through creating, not just consuming
• New friendships in a joyful, encouraging environment
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• Dates: June 1–18 | Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Final Showcase: June 18th — free for family to attend
• What to wear: Athletic attire for Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical & Acrobatics + tennis shoes
• What to bring: Water bottle and a snack
• Who it’s for: Dancers ages 3–18, beginner to intermediate
Enroll in Where Dance Meets Art to spark creativity, build technique, and enjoy a summer where movement becomes visual expression.
Give your child a summer they’ll remember. Register today!
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Pre-School Creative Movement
3-4 yr
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30-12:15 PM
Where little movers discover music, imagination, and the joy of dance for the very first time.
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Creative Foundations: Dance & Art
AGES 5-6
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:30-1:45 PM
First Steps in technique and art-making-woven together into one inspiring hour and fifteen minutes.
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Dance & Art Collective
AGES 7-10
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:45-3:15 PM
The heart of the program - deeper training, richer projects, and real creative confidence.
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Advanced Movement Labs
Ages 11+
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00-11:15 AM
High-level technique meets serious artistic exploration. For dancers ready to go further.
Golden Hour Summer Dance Intensive
Golden Hour is a comprehensive summer dance intensive tailored to each dancer’s individual needs. The program combines high-level technique training, expert mentorship, and mindset development to accelerate growth across Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary.
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What we offer Renowned Master Instructors and Mentors:
Guest faculty bring professional-level experience and personalized coaching to refine technique, performance quality, and artistic identity.
Building Blocks of Dance: Taught by founder Richard Elszy, this core technique underpins all classes, giving dancers a structured foundation that translates directly to Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary work.
Contemporary Ballet emphasis: Catherine Borrone, NYC Ballet Master Teacher, leads Contemporary Ballet training that blends classical precision with contemporary expression.
Master Mindset classes: Focused sessions on growth mindset, preparation, resilience, goal-setting, and professional habits to support dancers’ mental and emotional development alongside physical training.
Individualized attention: Class placements, corrective coaching, and mentorship are adjusted to each dancer’s level and goals to ensure measurable improvement.
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Who should attend
Intermediate to advanced students seeking intensive, focused training.
Dancers aiming to strengthen technique across multiple genres while developing performance skills and professional readiness.
Those who want both technical mastery and mindset tools for long-term growth.
Outcomes
Improved technical fundamentals through the Building Blocks of Dance.
Enhanced performance quality, musicality, and versatility in Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary.
Practical strategies for mental toughness, consistency, and continued development beyond the intensive.
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Attending this summer intensive offers concentrated training and opportunities that accelerate growth in both technique and artistry. Key benefits include:
Focused, high-quality instruction: Daily classes and workshops led by experienced faculty and guest artists provide intensive, consistent feedback that speeds technical improvement.
Rapid technique development: Repetition and targeted corrections in technique classes (ballet, pointe, contemporary, conditioning) produce measurable gains over a short period.
Artistic growth: Performance classes, repertory, and choreography sessions enhance musicality, expressiveness, and stage presence.
Individualized attention: Smaller class sizes and daily evaluations allow teachers to tailor corrections and progressions to each dancer’s needs.
Performance experience: Studio showings or final performances give dancers opportunities to apply training in a performance setting, build confidence, and learn production skills.
Cross-training and injury prevention: Conditioning, Pilates, and strength sessions improve stamina, alignment, and resilience while reducing injury risk.
Professional preparation: Audition workshops, portfolio guidance, and career panels introduce dancers to industry expectations and professional habits.
Networking and mentorship: Working closely with faculty, guest artists, and peers fosters mentorships, professional contacts, and potential future opportunities.
Artistic exposure: Workshops in different styles and repertory expose dancers to varied techniques and choreographic voices, broadening versatility.
Scholarship and placement opportunities: Many intensives offer scholarship auditions and can lead to placement in pre-professional programs or company training programs.
Personal growth: The immersive environment builds discipline, time management, confidence, and resilience—skills that transfer beyond dance.
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Enrollment details
Limited spots to maintain small class sizes and individualized coaching.
Masterclasses, daily technique sessions, and mindset workshops included.
Golden Hour delivers expert instruction, intentional curriculum, and mindset training to help dancers elevate their technique and their careers.
Attending a summer intensive offers an intensified, supportive environment designed to advance technical skill, artistic maturity, and professional readiness within a condensed timeframe.