The Spotlight is pleased to present a summertime full of fun for your children. The Spotlight will offer a four-week summer dance and gymnastics session beginning June 4th. A combination of morning and evening classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Spotlight is excited about a variety of summer dance intensives and gymnastics camp again this summer. Below briefly describes the summer programs offered by The Spotlight. If you have additional questions please give us a call at 740-393-2623 or send us an email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Toddler Creative Movement (with parent)

To register for this class, children should be fairly steady when walking. During this class, we will sing, dance, tumble, and play using many engaging activities. Toddlers will be introduced to basic movement elements: big/small, fast/slow, high/low, time, space, and energy. Children will enjoy working with hula hoops, balls, bean bags, rhythm sticks and working on a balance beam. 30 minutes

Explorer Classes

These classes expand on the basic elements of movement and music. Skipping and jumping will enhance coordination, while gymnastics help children develop strength and balance. Dramatic play games help children’s emotional and social development. Students also have opportunities to be creative and learn cooperation skills. These classes introduce students to basic technique in ballet, tap, and jazz.

Ballet

Ballet is a poised and graceful dance form that requires discipline and patience. Classes are split up into barre, center work, stretch, strengthening and ballet combinations. Instructors will place students according to years studying dance and ability. 45-60 minutes
Pointe - Teacher’s recommendation only

Tap
A great way to brush up, practice and refine tap skills. Classes will include warm up, basic review, speed work, rhythmic exercises and combinations to prepare dancers for more difficult tap repertoire and eventually improvisation in future classes. 30 minutes

Contemporary
Contemporary focuses on teaching dancers about creative expression with the music while concentrating on dance technique. Modern dance allows dancers to use their basic ballet/jazz technique to explore using their body with contemporary music. Students will learn to move with music to tell stories through dance. 45 minutes

Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a “funky” type of dance. It is similar to what is seen in music videos or at concerts. Hip Hop is focused on rhythm and coordination. It concentrates on the beat in the music and just letting your body move. It’s all about having fun and letting loose. 30 or 45 minutes depending on levels

Jazz
Jazz is a fun and upbeat style of dance for those with lots of energy. Our classes include warm-up, across the floor work and center combinations. Students can expect fun, and high-energy music. 30 or 45 minutes depending on levels

Gymnastics Camp   Cost $125

Dates: June 4 - June 7 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon
This camp is for all those kids who love to tumble. This will be four days of gymnastics fun, including conditioning, tumbling, bars, beam and mini-trampoline. Students must be 6 years old and older. This camp is geared towards the intermediate to advanced gymnast. (Advanced 5 year olds may be eligible by teacher’s recommendation only.)

Tap Jam & Improv Circle

Date: June 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost $30
Bring your tap shoes and a sense of adventure as we explore new patterns and rhythms as well as improvisation. The session will begin with a Rhythm workshop designed to boost participants improv confidence. Participants will then circle up and take turns to improv and jam to various types of music. We will end with a tap jam party!

Ballet Intensive

Date: July 9-12 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cost $125
For our true ballerinas, junior and senior level dancers will enjoy this detailed ballet instruction and nonstop dance. See what it is like to challenge yourself and study ballet for three hours every morning the week of July 9th. Pointe work will be included for those with pointe shoes as well.

Spotlight Superstar Camp

Is your child interested in it all, or not sure what style to choose for next school year? Then this is the perfect opportunity for them! These two-hour sessions include a half-hour each of ballet, tap, jazz and gymnastics. Two different camps will be offered this summer (see dates below). This is a great way to check out the different styles offered at the Spotlight and see which style fits your child’s interest and personality best. These camps are open to any student who will be entering first-grade and up.

(minimum of 5 students per camp) $30 for one, two-hour camp

July 10 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tricks & Turns

Date: July 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30
Join us for some super fun dance tricks and turns! For those hip hop and contemporary students looking to learn some of the latest dance tricks and turns be sure to sign up early for this session.