SUMMER PROGRAMs

Dawson Dance Academy provides summer programs for ages 2-18 at both locations. Let’s Get Dancing!

BEAT THE HEAT WITH SOME DANCING FEET!

day camps
& nights

WEEKEND
CLINICS

JUNE 5-9

WESTCHASE

Lyrical Nights Level 1

Lessons on technique and choreography will fill this intensive with an emphasis on feeling the music with your body and soul! DDA Lyrical or Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 6-7:15pm
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $125

Jazz Nights Level 2

Level 2 jazz instruction while focusing on building strength to complete advanced leaps, turns, kicks and jumps! DDA Jazz Uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 7:15-8:30pm
Ages: 11 and up
Cost: $125

"Welcome to the Jungle" Dance Camp

Welcome to the DDA Jungle where we will use multiple genres of dance mixed in with different animals from the jungle! Jazz, Hip Hop and Acrobatics will be explored and we will have a cool jungle themed lunch provided on Friday, right before the Jungle Show we will present to parents before end of camp day on Friday! No experience necessary, let’s DANCE!

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $275

Preschool Ballet/Acrobatics Combo

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS! 4 nights of super fun beginner lessons in Ballet technique and exploration on safely pursuing skills in Acrobatics. DDA Acrobatics Leo required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15 pm
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $125

EAST LAKE

"Welcome to the Jungle" Dance Camp

Welcome to the DDA Jungle where we will use multiple genres of dance mixed in with different animals from the jungle! Jazz, Hip Hop and Acrobatics will be explored and we will have a cool jungle themed lunch provided on Friday, right before the Jungle Show we will present to parents before end of camp day on Friday! No experience necessary, let’s DANCE!

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $275

Jazzy Nights Level 1

Level 1 jazz instruction while focusing on leaps, turns, kicks and jumps! DDA Jazz Uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15pm
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $125

JUNE 12-16

WESTCHASE

Tiny Stars

These tiny dancers will explore all the basics of dance while also learning how to be a successful dance student. Each evening will be filled with lessons on ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and acrobatics! No uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 5:15-6pm
Ages: ages 2-3(parent or guardian must attend)
Cost: $100

Dancer Strength Training

Dance requires so much strength! So lets work on strength exercises geared for dancers to build the strength to be successful on the dance floor. NO uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 7:15-8:30pm
Ages: 10-18
Cost: $125

DDA University Camp

Join us for an advanced intensive style week with hourly lessons in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary. Must have 3+ years of recent dance training and be ready for a challenge! And dancers will present a cool show of new skills for their parents on the last day of camp! DDA Ballet Uniform required.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $300

Jazzy Nights Level 3

Level 3 advanced jazz instruction while focusing on leaps, turns, kicks and jumps! DDA Jazz Uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15 pm
Ages: 12 and over
Cost: $125

EAST LAKE

Hip Hop Nation Camp

This camp will explore all different types of hip hop dancing- break dancing, pop & lock, old school, house and nu school! No experience necessary! Dance breaks will include fun games and crafts too! This DDA Hip Hop Crew will have a Friday lunch included before their parent performance.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $275

Ballet Nights Level 1

Beginner and Level 1 ballet lessons focusing on all the basics of ballet as well as strength and flexibility training! DDA Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15pm
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $125

Jazzy Nights Level 1

Level 1 jazz instruction while focusing on leaps, turns, kicks and jumps! DDA Jazz Uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 6-7:15 pm
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $125

Preschool Acrobatics/ Ballet Combo

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS! 4 nights of super fun beginner lessons in Ballet technique and exploration on safely pursuing skills in Acrobatics. DDA Acrobatics Leo required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 5:15-6:30pm
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $125

Lyrical Nights Level 2

Lessons on technique and choreography will fill this intensive with an emphasis on feeling the music with your body and soul! DDA Lyrical or Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 6:30-7:45pm
Ages: 10 and up
Cost: $125

JUNE 19-23

WESTCHASE

Hip Hop Nights Mini

This beginner style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 5:15-6:30pm
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $125

Hip Hop Nights Tween

This intermediate style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 6:30-7:45pm
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $125

DDA University Prep Camp

Join us for an advanced intensive style week with hourly lessons in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Contemporary. Must have 3+ years of recent dance training and be ready for a challenge! And dancers will present a cool show of new skills for their parents on the last day of camp! DDA Uniform required.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $300

Ballet Nights Level 1

Beginner and Level 1 ballet lessons focusing on all the basics of ballet as well as strength and flexibility training! DDA Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15 pm
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $125

EAST LAKE

Pop STAR vs Princess Camp

Come spend the week dancing to Disney Princess songs and your favorite Pop Stars songs! Daily dance lessons will include Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop with a fun mix of crafts and games! And your Princess, along with her new dance friends, will present a show on the last day of camp for you! Friday camp lunch included!

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 4-8
Cost: $275

Acrobatics/Hip Hop Preschool Combo

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS! 4 nights of super fun beginner lessons in Hip Hop choreography and exploration on safely pursuing skills in Acrobatics. DDA Acrobatics Leo required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15pm
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $125

JUNE 26-30

WESTCHASE

Acrobatics Intensive Level 2

Each evening we will explore all of DDA’s acrobatics program and skill list for your dancer’s current acrobatic level. (Must have completed DDA’s Acro Level 1) DDA Acro Leo required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 5:15-6:30pm
Ages: 9 and up
Cost: $125

Lyrical Nights Level 3

Lessons on technique and choreography will fill this intensive with an emphasis on feeling the music with your body and soul! DDA Lyrical or Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 7:45-9pm
Ages: 13 and up
Cost: $125

Hip Hop Nation Camp

This camp will explore all different types of hip hop dancing- break dancing, pop & lock, old school, house and nu school! No experience necessary! Dance breaks will include fun games and crafts too! This DDA Hip Hop Crew will have a Friday lunch included before their parent performance.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $275

Acrobatics Intensive Level 1

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS! Each evening we will explore all of DDA’s acrobatics program and skills list for your dancer’s current acrobatic level. Time to learn the basics of acrobatics and how it can make your dancer stronger on the dance floor! DDA Acro Leo required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15 pm
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $125

EAST LAKE

Fancy French Ballet Camp

Did you know all Ballet terms are in French! It is time to learn ALL about Ballet AND explore the beautiful French language too! And we will learn all about proper table manners and have a little French Tea Party on Friday! Come join us for this educational AND fun camp as we immerse ourselves in the lovely beauty of Ballet AND the French language!

When: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $275

Acrobatics Intensive Level 1

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS! Each evening we will explore all of DDA’s acrobatics program and skills list for your dancer’s current acrobatic level. Time to learn the basics of acrobatics and how it can make your dancer stronger on the dance floor! DDA Acro Leo required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15pm
Ages: 6 and up
Cost: $125

Acrobatics Intensive Level 3

Each evening we will explore all of DDA’s acrobatics program and skills list for your dancer’s current acrobatic level(must have completed DDA Acro level 2). Keep your current skills and learn some new ones too! DDA Acro Leo required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 6:30-7:45pm
Ages: 11 and up
Cost: $125

JULY 3-7

WESTCHASE

Hip Hop Nights Tween

This intermediate style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Wednesday-Friday only, 6:15-7:30pm
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $100

Hip Hop Nights Teen

This advanced style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Wednesday-Friday only, 7:30-8:45pm
Ages: 12 and up
Cost: $100

Hip Hop/Acrobatics Preschool Combo

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS! 3 nights of super fun beginner lessons in Hip Hop choreography and exploration on safely pursuing skills in Acrobatics. DDA Acrobatics Leo required.

When: Wednesday-Friday, 4-5pm
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $100

Hip Hop Nights Mini

This beginner style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Wednesday-Friday only, 5-6:15pm
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $100

JULY 10-14

WESTCHASE

Hip Hop Nights Mini

This beginner style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 6:15-7:30pm
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $125

Teen Musical Theatre Camp~GREASE!

GREASE is the Word! Get ready as we bring Rydell High to life and explore how it was to be a teenager in the 1950’s! Each day will be filled with intensive style lessons in acting, dancing, singing, stage design, costuming and makeup! We will end with 2 SATURDAY shows to remember! Must have at least 2 years of recent dance training. Cast Party Lunch included on Thursday. May have extra costume fees for our show.

When: Monday-Saturday, 10am-3pm
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $325

Hip Hop Nights Tween

This intermediate style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 5-6:15pm
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $125

EAST LAKE

DDA University Prep Camp

Join us for an intensive style week long camp that focuses on lessons in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Acrobatics. Must have 2 years of recent dance experience. And dancers will present their new skills with a FUN Friday performance show! DDA Uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday,  9am-3pm
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $300

Hip Hop Nights Teen

This advanced style week will move through the latest hip hop choreography and end with a fun performance! Black pants and DDA Hip Hop Shoes required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 7:30-8:45pm
Ages: 12 and up
Cost: $125

JULY 17-21

WESTCHASE

Yoga Nights

Come explore Yoga and all it’s benefits! Yoga builds self esteem, increases body awareness, enhances concentration, develops strength and flexibility and a beautiful sense of mindfulness. No uniform needed, comfortable dance clothing suggested.

When: Monday-Wednesday only, 6:15-7:30pm
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $100

Teen Yoga Nights

Come explore Yoga and all it’s benefits! Yoga builds self esteem, increases body awareness, enhances concentration, develops strength and flexibility and a beautiful sense of mindfulness. No uniform needed, comfortable dance clothing suggested.

When: Monday-Wednesday only, 7:30-8:45pm
Ages: 13-18
Cost: $100

Broadway Musical Theatre Camp MATILDA!

Crunchem Hall Elementary School here we come! And as Matilda says, “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world”. Come explore all the basics of musical theatre(singing, acting, AND dancing) to create an amazing Friday show for the camper’s parents. No experience necessary, must be a fluent reader. Cast Party Lunch included on Thursday. May have extra costume fees.

When: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $300

Yoga Nights

Come explore Yoga and all it’s benefits! Yoga builds self esteem, increases body awareness, enhances concentration, develops strength and flexibility and a beautiful sense of mindfulness. No uniform needed, comfortable dance clothing suggested.

When: Monday-Wednesday only, 5-6:15pm
Ages: 5-8
Cost: $100

EAST LAKE

Pop STAR vs Princess Camp

Come spend the week dancing to Disney Princess songs and your favorite Pop Stars songs! Daily dance lessons will include Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop with a fun mix of crafts and games! And your Princess, along with her new dance friends, will present a show on the last day of camp for you! Friday camp lunch included!

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 4-8
Cost: $275

Hip Hop/Ballet Preschool Combo

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS! 4 nights of super fun beginner lessons in Hip Hop choreography and exploration of all the basics of ballet and its French terminology . DDA Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15pm
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $125

JULY 24-28

WESTCHASE

Ballet Nights Level 3

Advanced/Level 3 ballet lessons focusing on all the barre and center work of ballet as well as strength and flexibility training! DDA Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 6:15-7:30pm
Ages: 12-18
Cost: $125

Princess vs Pop Star

Come spend the week dancing to Disney Princess songs and your favorite Pop Stars songs! Daily dance lessons will include Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop with a fun mix of crafts and games! And your Princess, along with her new dance friends, will present a show on the last day of camp for you! Friday camp lunch included!

When: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Ages: 4-8
Cost: $275

Ballet Nights Level 2

Intermediate and Level 2 ballet lessons focusing on all the barre and center work of ballet as well as strength and flexibility training! DDA Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 5-6:15pm
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $125

EAST LAKE

Broadway Musical Theatre Camp MATILDA!

Crunchem Hall Elementary School here we come! And as Matilda says, “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world”. Come explore all the basics of musical theatre(singing, acting, AND dancing) to create an amazing Friday show for the camper’s parents. No experience necessary, must be a fluent reader. Cast Party Lunch included on Thursday. May have extra costume fees.

When: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $300

Ballet Pointe

For dancers already cleared for pointe shoes through DDA, come work on strength and technique along with choreography en pointe. Must be enrolled in the hour before (Ballet Nights Level 3 to enroll in this intensive)

When: Monday-Thursday only, 7:30-8:30pm
*must have point clearance from DDA
Ages: 12 and up
Cost: $100

Lyrical Nights Level 1

Lessons on technique and choreography will fill this intensive with an emphasis on feeling the music with your body and soul! DDA Lyrical or Ballet uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15pm
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $125

JULY 31-august 4

WESTCHASE

Fancy French Ballet Camp

Did you know all Ballet terms are in French! It is time to learn ALL about Ballet AND explore the beautiful French language too! And we will learn all about proper table manners and have a little French Tea Party on Friday! Come join us for this educational AND fun camp as we immerse ourselves in the lovely beauty of Ballet AND the French language!

When: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $275

Jazz Nights Level 2

Level 2 jazz instruction while focusing on building strength to complete advanced leaps, turns, kicks and jumps! DDA Jazz Uniform required.

When: Monday-Thursday only, 4-5:15pm
Ages: 11 and up
Cost: $125

EAST LAKE

Hip Hop Nation Camp

This camp will explore all different types of hip hop dancing- break dancing, pop & lock, old school, house and nu school! No experience necessary! Dance breaks will include fun games and crafts too! This DDA Hip Hop Crew will have a Friday lunch included before their parent performance.

When: Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $275

WEEKEND CLINICS

DDA Clinics are directed by a Florida Certified Teacher (K-12) in an air conditioned facility at our Westchase location where safety is our top priority!

JUNE 17TH (SATURDAY ONLY)

• Contemporary Intensive Level 1 10am-12pm
• Contemporary Intensive Level 2 12:15-2:15pm
• Contemporary Intensive Level 3 2:30-4:30pm

June 24 and 25  (Saturday and Sunday)

• Level 3 Pointe Clinic 9am-11am
• Tap Clinic Level 1 1am-1pm
• Tap Clinic Level 2 1:15-3:15pm

JuLY 15 AND 16  (Saturday and Sunday)

• Tap Clinic Level 1 11am-1pm
• Tap Clinic Level 3 1:15-3:15pm

JuLY 22 AND 23 (Saturday and Sunday)

• Acrobatics Clinic Level 1 1-3pm
• Acrobatics Clinic Level 2 3-5pm

JuLY 29 and 30  (Saturday and Sunday)

• Acrobatics Clinic Level 2 1-3pm
• Acrobatics Clinic Level 3 3-5pm
Strength Training For Dancers 5-7pm


AUGUST 5 AND 6  (Saturday and Sunday)

• YAGP Training Intensive 11am-5pm
(Comp Team Only at this time)

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