Summer Programs
Dance is for everyone! Our summer programs are designed to introduce new students to dance classes and provide enhanced training for seasoned dancers. Enjoy exceptional instruction by professional teachers in a motivational environment. All of our programs are taught using age-appropriate movement and music in a controlled class size to ensure positive experiences and personal attention. We invite you to discover the rewards of dance training in one of our summer classes designed just for you.
Register through our Parent Portal.
LEADERSHIPlab
STUDENT LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE!
Our vision statement reads: We use dance lessons to teach children excellence in life.
• Learn how to manage peers, assist teachers, and excel as a dance ambassador.
• We believe in nurturing both the excellence and the innocence of every child.
• All Day Workshop on Monday, June 1; 9a-4p
• For students ages 10-18. $96+tax. Pack your dance bag, notebook & pencil.
• A required workshop for membership of Student Leadership Team 2026-2027
CRESTONstudio
june 1 | monday| 9a-4p
FLIGHTclub
FIRST RULE OF FLIGHT CLUB: You Always Talk About Flight Club!
Soar to new heights in our Aerial Studio. Students look forward to each class with excitement as they meet new friends, gain confidence, and learn new skills on lyra and silks, juggling, and more! Two age divisions: Youth- Entering grades K-2; Tween- Entering grades 3-8. Thursdays: June & July. Strict class size.
• Youth | Entering Grades K-2 | 5:15-6p | Tuition: $50 plus tax per month
• Tween | Entering Grades 3-8 | 6-7p | Tuition: $60 plus tax per month
CRESTONstudio
thursdays in june-july | skill based schedule
TECH&FLEX
SUMMER TRAINING!
Tech & Flex offers training in ballet and jazz technique while focusing on flexibility this summer. Continue to excel by staying active and engaged with Spotlight friends. Students also develop retention strategies while practicing traditional across-the-floor exercises and short combinations.
• Participation required to enter Crown 2027.
• Beginner (grades K-3) | Mondays in June & July | 5-6p | $99 + tax
• Intermediate/Advanced (grades 4-12) | Mondays in June & July | 6-7:30p | $108 + tax
CRESTONstudio
mondays in june + july | 5-6p (grades K-3) 6-7:30p (grades 4-12)
SUMMERsaults
A CARTWHEEL CARNIVAL!
Learn new skills, set goals, and perform two tumble passes at Creston’s Crush Cancer Event: a public demonstration with outdoor family fun on 08.01.26 at McKinley Park.
• 4:30-5 Toddler | Handstands + Cartwheels | $90+tax
• 5-5:45p Beginner| Roundoffs + Backbends | $97+tax
• 5:45-6:45p Intermediate| Limbers + Walkovers| $105+tax
• 6:45-8p Advanced | Handsprings + Aerials| $112+tax
CRESTONstudio
tuesdays, june 1 thru august 1 | 4 levels (see description)
sampleSPOTLIGHT
A SPOTLIGHT SUPREME!
Join Spotlight Alumni for a taste of different dance styles like hip hop, lyrical, jazz, and acro. Perfect for new students or anyone who loves to move! Drop-in or register for the month.
• Recommended for children ages 6-10 years; EVERYONE invited!!!
• $10 cash at the door per lesson or register online at $36 for all 4 classes.
• FREE for dancers registered in Tech&Flex!
CRESTONstudio
wednesdays in june | 5-6p
ninjaNIGHT
EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!
Ninja Night is 45 minutes of fun acrobatics combined with obstacle courses and parkour training. Students develop strength and agility while practicing skillful spins, rolls, jumps, and kicks on the ground.
• New obstacle courses each week challenge participants.
• For students ages 4-10 years. Wednesdays in June and July; 6-6:45p.
• Class size is strictly limited to 12 students. First come. First served.
• 4 classes in June: $44. 5 classes in July: $55. 11 class both months: $94+tax.
CRESTONstudio
wednesdays in june and july | 6-6:45p
twinkleTOTS
WHERE GIGGLES ERUPT AND IMAGINATIONS SOAR!
The perfect first step into the world of dance! Precious dance adventures for tiny movers. Big smiles guaranteed! Explore movement with playful props and new friends! Discover rhythm and coordination in a nurturing environment mapped out with creative fun.
• 3 consecutive days. June 2-4 or July 20-22; 5-5:30p
• Moms or siblings welcome!
• For toddlers ages 2-3 years. Limited class size. $24 plus sales tax
CRESTONstudio
june 2,3,4 | july 20,21,22 | 5-5:30p
littleSPARKLERS
GET YOUR SPARKLE ON!
One of Spotlight’s most popular summer camps for preschoolers. From sea to shining sea, it’s stars and stripes forever! Creative movement, music narratives, rhythm builders, and obstacle course fun!
• Learn a simple, follow-along routine to perform onstage at the Creston Fourth of July Talent Show at 6:30p on the McKinley Park band shell stage.
• Camp meets 4 consecutive days, June 29-July 2; 5-5:45p at our Creston studio.
• Each camper receives a bright, patriotic tutu. $52 plus tax. Limited enrollment.
CRESTONstudio
june 29-july 2 | 5-5:45p
campSPOTLIGHT
A POCKETFUL OF FUNSHINE!
Camp Spotlight piggybacks with Creston Arts Center’s Summer Art Camps! Each day brings new adventures, fun music, and awesome crafts. 2 weeks. 4 camps. 5 days. 2 separate age groups.
TUTUS & T-REXES
• A Peppa & George Playgorund | June 8-12 | ages 3-6 | $60
SUPERSTARS
• A D-1 Dance Team Ready Week | June 8-12 | ages 6-10 | $90
KPOP GLOW UP
• A Golden Up-Up-Up Journey | June 15-19 | ages 3-6 | $60
ICONS
• A Drop the Mic Legendary Event | June 15-19 | ages 6-10 | $90
CRESTONstudio
june 8-12 | june15-19 | 9:30-11:30a (3-6yrs) | 12:30-4p (6-10yrs)
LOCKETSandLINKS
DANCE TEACHER TRAINING—Part 1
A premiere leadership program. This unique opportunity transitions Spotlight Ambassadors from assisting to leading, providing the technical understanding needed to introduce material to students with confidence. Our graded, credit-based curriculum is designed specifically for dedicated student leaders ready to turn their passion into a profession. Details available online.
• June 8-12; 10a-12p daily. (Part 1 of a 20-hour certificate course)
• Leadership Lab completion required. Recommended for students in grades 8-12.
• $150+tax. Covers Part 1 (first 10 instructional hours) of this 2 Part program.
CRESTONstudio
june 8-12 | 10a-12p
missionAUDITION
ACE YOUR NEXT AUDITION!
Learn the art of mastering choreography quickly, standing out in a crowd, building a resume, interviewing with confidence, and focusing on value and effort!
• This 3-hour workshop concludes with an audition for Marquee, a select dance company that competes with Crown and performs in our spring charity concert.
• Workshop date: 07.12.26 | 2-5p | $54 plus tax | For age 10-18 years
• Marquee members assume additional expenses. Contracts upon invitation.
CRESTONstudio
july 12 | 2-5p
SPOTLIGHTstrategies
SPOTLIGHT’S SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE!
Spotlight Strategies is a week of dance training that guides dancers through a journey of artistry and excellence. Daily practice builds a foundation for technical growth and aesthetic discovery.
• Using an intensive format with a mindful curriculum, dancers quickly transform and achieve their personal best.
• We use the beauty of motion and a cognizant course study to inspire children.
• For students ages 8 years and older. Limited enrollment. $108 plus tax.
CRESTONstudio
july 20-23 | 9a-12p
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TINY DANCERS 🎗️ BIG HOPE
Exclusively for young dancers! Students practice social skills and develop coordination and rhythm in a fun, upbeat environment. At Spotlight we inspire children to love dance. Parents love seeing their children build confidence, make new friends, and create rewarding memories.
• 4 consecutive evenings: July 27-30; 5-5:45p
• Public performance for Crush Cancer. Saturday, August 1 at McKinley Park
• For dancers ages 3-6 years. Each camper receives a bright tutu. $52 plus tax.
CRESTONstudio
july 27-30 | 5-5:45p
CONFIDENCEcoaching
1:1 TRAINING
Individualized focus. Dedicated, private coaching reserved exclusively for one-on-one training. Focus on refining choreography, flexibility and conditioning, overcoming a technical plateau, or targeting individual goals. Each session serves as a catalyst of a student’s journey and personal growth.
• 30-minute sessions by appointment.
• For dancers ages 4 years and older. Very limited space available.
• Single Session: $30+tax | 4 Sessions: $116+tax | 8 sessions: $224+tax
CRESTONstudio
summer2026 | by appointment