CONSERVATORY SUMMER 2026
Enrollment opens February 1, 2026
INTENSIVES & WORKSHOPS
We offer a variety of summer camp options designed to meet the needs of families while providing a structured, engaging experience for campers. Please review all program details and policies carefully prior to registration. Registration indicates agreement with all camp policies.
Prices:
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Full Day Intensive: $400/week
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Half Day Intensive: $300/week
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Workshops: $200/week
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2 hours, may be morning or afternoon
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Add Ons (flat rate):
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Lunch Bunch (12-1pm): $15/day
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Extended Care (3-5pm): 30/day
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$20 Registration Fee Per Intensive or Workshop
Policies:
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Registration Fee: $20, non-refundable
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Tuition: Charged the Monday prior to camp, non-refundable once charged.
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Late Pick Up: 10 minute grace-period
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After camp or workshop: Child will go to Lunch Bunch or Extended Care. Daily rate is charged to account.
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After Extended Care (later than 5:10pm): Incurs a $5 charge for every 5 minutes, rounded up to the nearest 5 minutes.
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View detailed policies here
Hollywood To Broadway
Ages 9+
Step into the spotlight and dance your way from the silver screen to the bright lights of Broadway! Our Hollywood to Broadway Summer Dance Camp is an exciting, high-energy experience where dancers explore the magic of movie musicals and iconic stage productions. Throughout the week, dancers will learn a variety of dance styles inspired by famous Hollywood films and Broadway shows, blending jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary movement. Campers will build performance skills, confidence, and stage presence while learning choreography that captures the drama, storytelling, and flair of both film and live theatre. Each day includes technique classes, fun themed activities, and creative exploration.
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Conditioning & Wellness Workshop:
Get Ready For Summer!
Ages 10+
10:00 am -12:00 pm
Spend the week getting in shape and learn how to keep your body in peak dancing condition. Dancers will learn and practice a variety of conditioning exercises and techniques they can bring to any dance class. Cardio, Stretching, Yoga and Pilates workshops are all included!
Conservatory Ballet Intensive
Rising Conservatory Ballet 5 & higher
9:00 am-3:00 pm
This intensive focuses on building a strong foundation in ballet technique. Through structured classes, dancers will develop flexibility, strength, and coordination, all while learning the discipline and artistry that make ballet so beautiful. Dancers will refine their skills in a supportive and fun environment!
JUMP + GROOVE + FLOW!
Jazz + Hip Hop + Contemporary
Ages 11+
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Get ready to move, groove, and grow! This week-long experience focuses on jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop and offers a perfect blend of technique, creativity, and fun. Each day includes technique classes, choreography workshops, and collaborative activities that inspire growth, confidence, and artistic exploration. Dancers will refine musicality, stage presence, and personal style while connecting with fellow dance enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or try something new, this camp is the perfect place to express yourself, learn, and have a blast! Dancers will dive into: Jazz: Build precision, strength, and dynamic performance quality. Contemporary: Explore fluidity, emotion, and storytelling through movement. Hip-Hop: Master bold, energetic choreography and freestyle expression.
Powerful Jumps Workshop
Ages 12+
1:00-3:00 pm
A high-energy, 2-hour workshop designed for dancers who want to take their jumps to the next level. This class focuses on building strength, height, control, and confidence in a variety of jumps across styles. Dancers will break down proper technique, alignment, and takeoff mechanics, then apply them through dynamic drills, across-the-floor progressions, and combo work. Expect plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself to jump higher, land stronger, and feel more powerful in your movement.
Dance with SarahAnne Perel Workshop
Rising Conservatory Ballet 5 & higher
Join Miami City Ballet dancer and former Barriskill teacher for a week of inspiration and ballet technique!
10:00 am -12:00 pm
Pointe Variations Workshop
Dancers with at least one year of pointe
experience at Barriskill
1:00-3:00 pm
This workshop is specially designed to enhance strength and balance en pointe, as well as to refine performance and musicality. Proper pointe technique and alignment will be stressed. Dancers will leave with improved technical proficiency and a deeper understanding of performance artistry. Must have taken at least one year of pointe.
Conservatory Musical Theatre: Heathers
Conservatory/Pre-Pro MTR Students &
Ages 13+ with parent permission
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Conservatory students and teens 13+ come join us for a fast-paced camp where we'll perform this iconic dark comedy! Students will learn music, lines, and original choreography inspired by Heathers, culminating in a spectacular performance on Friday. Join us for “best friends, social trends, and occasional murder”
Textures Of Contemporary
Rising Contemporary 4 & higher
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Pointe Variations Workshop
Dancers with at least one year of pointe
experience at Barriskill
Focus on exploring the physical, musical, and expressive layers of contemporary dance. The program is structured to immerse dancers in a wide range of movement qualities—hence “textures”—that define contemporary practice today. Participants train daily in contemporary technique classes that emphasize Weight, flow, and grounded movement, Dynamic contrast (sharp vs. fluid, sustained vs. percussive), Musical sensitivity and rhythmic complexity, and Efficiency, clarity, and risk-taking in motion!
This workshop is specially designed to enhance strength and balance en pointe, as well as to refine performance and musicality. Proper pointe technique and alignment will be stressed. Dancers will leave with improved technical proficiency and a deeper understanding of performance artistry. Must have taken at least one year of pointe.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Jazz Leaps & Turns Workshop
Rising Jazz 4 & higher
Ages 12+
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This intensive is designed for conservatory-level dancers who wish to elevate their jazz leaps and turns. Students will focus on improving their technique through: center work, across-the-floor combinations, and choreography. This comprehensive week-long camp will push you to refine your skills and take your performance to the next level.
Jazz & Hip Hop Intensive
Rising Hip Hop 4 & higher
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Pointe Variations Workshop
Dancers with at least one year of pointe
experience at Barriskill
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tech & Sets Workshop
Ages 12+
1:00-3:00 pm
Spend the week focusing on jazz and hip-hop, offering a perfect blend of technique, creativity, and fun. Each day includes technique classes, choreography workshops, and collaborative activities that inspire growth, confidence, and artistic exploration. Dancers will refine musicality, stage presence, and personal style while connecting with fellow dance enthusiasts. The week concludes with a celebratory showcase where dancers can share their progress and passion with family and friends. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or try something new, this camp is the perfect place to express yourself, learn, and have a blast! Dancers will dive into: Jazz: Build precision, strength, and dynamic performance quality. Hip-Hop: Master bold, energetic choreography and freestyle expression.
This workshop is specially designed to enhance strength and balance en pointe, as well as to refine performance and musicality. Proper pointe technique and alignment will be stressed. Dancers will leave with improved technical proficiency and a deeper understanding of performance artistry. Must have taken at least one year of pointe.
A hands-on, 2-hour workshop designed for students ages 12+ who want to learn how the magic onstage actually comes together. This session introduces the fundamentals of theater technology and set work, including basic lighting concepts, sound, stage terminology, and how sets are built, moved, and used safely during a production. Participants will get an inside look at how technical crews support dancers and actors, explore backstage roles, and learn the importance of teamwork, timing, and communication in a live show environment. Perfect for anyone curious about what happens behind the curtain or interested in expanding their theater skills beyond performing.
Dive Into the Classic(al Ballets)
Rising Ballet 5 & higher
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Contemporary & Improv Workshop
Ages 12+
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Intro to Meisner, Adler &
Method Acting Workshop
Ages 12+
1:00-3:00 pm
This immersive camp takes dancers deep into the world of classical ballet repertory. Through technique class, variations, and choreography, dancers will explore iconic ballets. Emphasis is placed on artistry, musicality, history, and storytelling, helping dancers connect technique to performance while strengthening their classical foundation.
Dive deeper into your individual dancing style with guided improvisation and composition! Dancers will explore improvisational and compositional tools to discover and cultivate their dancing nuances (and habits!) then create their own choreography individually and as groups.
This intensive is for students who would like to learn the intricacies of acting. How Meisner, Adler, and method can help you go deeper into your character to create brilliant performances. Students will work on: commercials, scene studies, monologues, hosting, and more—all filmed to track their progress. Strongly encouraged for the serious dancer who wants to bring their character to life on stage.
Musical Theatre: EPIC the Musical
Rising MTR 5 & higher
Ages 11+
Journey into EPIC The Musical, inspired by Greek mythology and epic heroes of legend. Campers will sing and dance through powerful stories of gods, monsters, and destiny while developing musical theatre performance skills.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Acting For Stage & Film Workshop
Ages 10-12
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Conservatory & Masters Acting Workshop
Conservatory/Masters Levels
1:00-3:00 pm
Balance-chine
Rising Ballet 5 & higher
Acting for Stage and Film is a practical workshop that introduces performers to the fundamental techniques of acting in both live theater and on-camera settings. Participants explore character development, emotional authenticity, and script analysis while learning to adjust performance style for the different demands of stage projection versus film realism.
This acting workshop is for the serious actor currently enrolled in conservatory or masters level.Through Meisner, Adler & Method acting techniques, students will develop the tools necessary to create believable characters that have depth, conviction and complexity. Students will apply these techniques to scenes and monologues. This intensive is perfect for those looking to maintain their current technique and take it to the next level.
Take a deep dive into the works of legendary George Balanchine. Balanchine emphasized musicality, speed, clarity and precision. Dancers will focus on movement as a direct response to the music in this workshop!
1:00-3:00 pm
Tap In!
Rising Tap 4 & higher
9:00am -3:00 pm
Conditioning & Wellness Workshop
Ages 10+
1:00 -3:00 pm
Tap into your technique and improve your skills during this week of tap dancing! Dancers will learn traditional and contemporary tap choreography, continue to fine-tune their technique, and work on mastering new skills. Students will also get the opportunity to dive deeper into tap history and gain a better understanding of how tap dance evolved over time.
Spend the week getting in shape and learn how to keep your body in peak dancing condition. Campers will learn and practice a variety of conditioning exercises and techniques they can bring to any dance class. Cardio, Stretching, Yoga and Pilates workshops are all included!
Music Video Lab
Ages 10+
9:00am -3:00 pm
Musical Theatre: The Lightning Thief
Ages 12+ or MTR 5+
9:00am -3:00 pm
Get To The Pointe (Half Day Intensive)
Must have one or more years of pointe experience at Barriskill
9:00am -12:00 pm
Stage Hair & Makeup Workshop
Ages 10+
This collaborative, hands-on camp allows participants to create an original music video from start to finish. Participants will select an age-appropriate song, develop a unifying theme, and work together on the artistic and visual design of the video. The camp emphasizes teamwork, creative expression, and practical production skills as participants plan, perform, record, and edit their project. The camp concludes with a screening of the completed music videos, allowing participants to share and discuss their final work.
Step into the world of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief in this weeklong summer camp where students will learn vocals, choreo, and acting scenes from the popular new musical! Open to students ages 12+ and/or those who have completed MTR 5.
This half-day ballet camp is designed for dedicated dancers seeking to refine their pointe technique while building the strength, stability, and control required for safe and confident dancing en pointe. The program balances technical precision with targeted conditioning, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced ballet students currently on pointe or preparing for increased pointe demands. Must have at least one year of pointe experience at Barriskill.
Not quite perfected doing your own ballet bun? Not confident in doing your own stage makeup yet? This workshop is for you!
10:00 am -12:00 pm
Partnering Workshop
Ballet 7+ pointe dancers
1:00 -3:00 pm
This ballet partnering workshop introduces dancers to the fundamentals of classical partnering in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Participants will focus on proper alignment, timing, communication, and trust, with an emphasis on clean technique and injury-aware practices. Dancers will gain a clearer understanding of roles and responsibilities in partnering, along with practical skills that can be applied in class and performance settings.
Conservatory Intensive
Rising & Current Conservatory Students
9:00am -3:00 pm
In this full day Conservatory Intensive, dancers will focus on ALL aspects of their movement practices. Designed for the advanced level dancer who is interested in deepening their study of the art form, this intensive includes deep and rigorous dives into multiple genres: ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, tap, somatic study, anatomy, improvisation and composition. The thrill of a summer dancing intensively with a variety of teachers and styles, right here at Barriskill!
CONSERVATORY SUMMER CLASSES
We are pleased to offer summer conservatory level classes in 2 5-week sessions.
Sign up for one or both in your portal!
Session 1 Dates: June 8-July 17 (no classes June 29-July 3)
Session 2 Dates: July 20-August 21
Summer Tuition:
1 hour/wk class = $110/session
1.5 hour/wk class = $150/session