Kids Dance Camps In Matthews

Ready to have an amazing summer?!

★Recreational Summer Camps, Classes & Clinics for BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE DANCERS

Join us for an unforgettable summer filled with wonder and dance in our special themed classes & camps! Havilah Dance Company offers unique and memorable experiences for each child filled with dance, games, crafts, prizes and many other incredible activities.
Space is limited! Sign up today to secure your child's spot in each exciting opportunity!

CAMPS

WILD About Dance! | beginner ages 3-8

Take a trip on the wild side with us as we channel our inner 'tigers' during this exciting 3-day camp! Campers will have fun exploring the animal kingdom through imagination, dance, music, games, creative play and more!

Throughout the camp, our experienced instructors will guide each child in learning a variety of dance styles, including hip hop, jazz, and improv while incorporating animal-inspired movements and themes! In addition to dance classes, the campers will participate in wildlife themed crafts & activities, such as creating their own animal masks and going on a safari scavenger hunt!

Students will grow in creativity and use their imagination through physical activity.
By the end of the 3 days, the dancers will leave with new dance skills, new friends, and a sense of accomplishment. We can't wait to see the wild animals come alive on the dance floor!

*Experience is not required for this Summer camp and all students are welcome!

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • June 12th, 14th, 16th
  • 9:30am-1:00pm
  • WEAR: Comfy clothes or dance attire and tennis shoes that you can move in!
  • BRING: A water bottle + ballet shoes (if you have them)
  • Theme snacks will be provided, please make sure to let the HDC staff know if your child has any dietary restrictions
  • Price: $180.00

CROWNS and GOWNS! | beginner ages 3-6

You are cordially invited to attend HDC's 'Crowns and Gowns' dance camp where each prince and princess is invited to twirl, spin, and dance their hearts out! Campers will have the opportunity to express themselves through movement and creativity, guided by our experienced instructors who will help them develop their dance skills and gain confidence.

Throughout the week, your little royal will get to dress up and wear sparkly crowns as they learn a variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, & tap. Campers will be introduced to beginner stretches, leaps, ballet placements, choreography, improvisation, as well as creative movement using the inspiration of classic princes and princesses from some of their favorite stories and fairytales!

Additionally, every prince and princess will participate in crafts and games that are fit for royalty! At the end of the week, they will even attend a special tea party celebration! Each child will leave with new skills, new friends, and a sense of accomplishment. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of dance and creativity in each child who attends Crowns and Gowns Dance Camp!

*Experience is not required for this Summer camp and all students are welcome!

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • July 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th
  • 9:30am-1:00pm
  • WEAR: Comfy dance clothes that you can move in!
  • BRING: A water bottle + ballet and tap shoes (if you have them) + any of your favorite royal attire to dress up.
  • Theme snacks will be provided, please make sure to let the HDC staff know if your child has any dietary restrictions
  • Price: $195.00

Dance Til You Drop! | experienced ages 4-10

This mini intensive is for the young dancer who is getting serious about their training and love of dance! Students will take challenging and fun classes in many styles, including Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Tap, Acro, and Musical Theater. Students will learn combos in each style and will refine the technical skills associated with each. Classes will spend ample time on flexibility, strength, conditioning and body alignment work to improve on general placement and technique. Instructors will help students learn to apply new skills in center floor & across the floor combinations, tricks, leaps, movement quality, and choreography. Children will learn about setting goals as they grow in all styles of dance and leave inspired each day during this exciting week!

*1+ years of dance experience recommended for this camp

Dancers will be divided into levels based on age and ability. Below is a general guideline and students may be moved depending on ability and focus in classes.
LEVEL 1 Dancers Ages 4-7
LEVEL 2 Dancers Ages 8-10

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
July 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th
9:30-1:00pm
WEAR: Fitted dance clothes including leotard, tights, dance shorts, leggings, sports bra, tanktop, etc.
SHOES: Please bring jazz shoes OR lyrical shoes, ballet shoes, tap shoes & tennis shoes for hiphop
BRING: Bottled water
Price: $195.00

CLASSES

Rock N' Tot | beginner ages 3-5

This introductory 3-week session combines the fundamentals of basic muscle control with the latest hip hop moves! Instructors will guide each child as they learn to adjust to a classroom environment while being encouraged to have fun! Students will be introduced to choreography and learn how to direct power and isolation to different parts of the body, as well as learn how to channel the attitude of the (age appropriate) music. They will increase in coordination, rhythm, and flexibility. Students will also work on basic tumbling progressions: forward rolls, backward rolls, handstand drills, and cartwheels.

  • Mondays (June 5th, 12th, 19th)
  • 4:15-5:00pm
  • Price: $60.00
  • WEAR: Comfy clothes or dance attire shoes that you can move in + tennis shoes!

Turn It Up | beginner-intermediate ages 6-10

This introductory 3-class session combines the fundamentals of basic muscle control with the latest hip hop moves! Students will be introduced to choreography and learn how to direct power and isolation to different parts of the body, as well as learn how to channel the attitude of the (age appropriate) music. Students will increase in coordination, rhythm, and flexibility.

  • Mondays (June 5th, 12th, 19th)
  • 5:00-5:45pm
  • Price: $60.00
  • WEAR: Comfy clothes or dance attire shoes that you can move in + tennis shoes!

Tiny Dancers | beginner ages 3-5

Get your tutus and bows ready! This special 3-week session is a great way to introduce the fun and joy of movement to your little star! Instructors will guide each child as they learn to adjust to a classroom environment while being encouraged to have fun. Students will learn the beginning fundamentals of ballet, pre-lyrical and creative movement. Engaging music will be used to inspire each little one to leave every class dancing and singing!

  • Mondays (July 10th, 17th, 24th)
  • 4:15-5:00pm
  • Price: $60.00
  • WEAR: Comfy dance clothes that you can move in! Bring ballet shoes (if you have them).

Jazz & Lyrical | Intermediate-Advanced ages 12 & up

Dancers will focus on learning more advanced combinations & technique focused specifically on Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary styles. Students will improve on mental and physical agility as well as overall style. Classes will include deep stretching, conditioning, leaps, turns and more challenging combinations center floor.

  • Tuesdays (June 6th, 13th, 20th)
  • 7:30-8:45pm
  • Price: $80.00
  • WEAR: Fitted dance clothes, example: leotard, tights, dance shorts, leggings, sports bra, tanktop, etc. Pirouettes or Jazz shoes