2024 Summer Intensives and Camps
So Much Fun at Buckman!
Dance Camp Descriptions
Buckman Dance Conservatory invites students ages three and up to explore the joy of theater and dance this summer. From kiddos curious about dance and acting to students building resumes and seasoned pros perfecting technique, we will have plenty of fun and opportunities for exploration and growth.
Click here to register for intensives and camps!
Tutus and Tippy Toes Ballerina Camp
St. Mary’s North Campus Dance Studio
Ages 3 to 5
June 10 to 14, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$225
Grab your tutu as we explore ballerina basics, including balance, flexibility, coordination, and choreography! Dance, songs, crafts, and games will introduce little ones to the basic elements of creative movement in an imaginative and encouraging environment.
Fairy Magic Creative Movement Camp
St. Mary’s North Campus Dance Studio
Ages 3 to 5
June 17 to 21, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (No class June 19)
$190
Grab your wings and pixie dust to explore ballet fundamentals and fabulous fairy fun! Dance, songs, crafts, and games will introduce little sprites to the basic elements of creative movement in an imaginative and encouraging environment.
From Broadway to LA - Trending Dances and Hip-Hop
Buckman Main Stage
Ages 6 to 10
June 24 - 27, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$225
Hip-hop and Tik-Tok over for a kid-friendly exploration of today's iconic and trending moves. We'll even create our own dance craze that's sure to be a viral sensation! (All movement, music, and content will be age-appropriate for grades 1 to 5).
From Broadway to LA - Musical Theater and Jazz
Buckman Main Stage
Ages 6 to 10
June 24 - 27, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
$225
It's time to kick-ball-change up your summer with this fabulous exploration of musical theater and jazz! We'll dive into some of Broadway's best dance breaks as we explore merging theatrics into movement with Steven Prince Tate.
Pre-Ballet Summer Intensive
Buckman Main Stage
Ages 6 to 7 or completion of Pre-Ballet
June 10 to 13, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
$225
Students in SK and 1st grade are ready to step up to the barre and get leaping with Maggie White.
Ballet 1 Summer Intensive
Buckman Dance Studio
Ages 7 to 8 or completion of Ballet 1
June 24 to 27, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$250
Students in 1st and 2nd grade are ready to step up to the barre and explore movement with Mandy Possel.
Ballet 2 Summer Intensive
Buckman Dance Studio
Ages 8 to 9 or completion of Ballet 2
June 10 to 13, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$250
Students in 2nd and 3rd grade are ready to step up to the barre and get on their toes with Mandy Possel.
Ballet 3 Summer Intensive
Buckman Dance Studio
Ages 9 to 13 or completion of Ballet 3
June 17 to 21, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (No class June 19)
$250
Students ages nine and up with two years of ballet are ready to step up to the barre and get their groove on with jazz taught by Steven Prince Tate and ballet with Mandy Possel.
Ballet 4 Summer Intensive
Buckman Dance Studio
Ages 10 and up or current Ballet 4 students
June 10 to 21, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (No class June 19)
$400
Students ages 10 and up with three years of ballet are ready to step up to the barre and get moving with this two-week intensive featuring jazz taught by Steven Prince Tate and ballet by Mandy Possel.
Ballet 5 and Advanced Summer Intensive
Buckman Dance Studio
Ages 12 and up or current Ballet 5 and up students
June 17 to 27, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (No class June 19)
$400
Students ages 12 and up with four years of ballet are ready to step up to the barre and dive deep into dance with this two-week intensive taught by Steven Prince Tate and Mandy Possel.
Musical Theater Summer Intensive
Buckman Dance Studio
Ages 12 and up
July 8 to 12, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$275
Brush up your Shakespeare, dust off your vocal pipes, and add a kick-ball-change to your summer with our Musical Theater intensive! Aspiring actors will enjoy daily classes in theatrical movement, voice, monologue, and dramatic readings. The week will end with an actual audition, including résumé, head shot, slate, prepared sides, and dance call led by some of Memphis’ best actors, choreographers, and performers.
Intermediate and Advanced Nutcracker Prep
Buckman Dance Studio
Ages 12 and up or current Ballet 4 and up students
July 29 to August 1, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$250
Dancers ages 12 and up are invited to get back to the barre and brush off their Nutcracker choreography as we prepare for the fall semester. All participants will have a role in Magic Carpet Nutcracker on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Click here to register for all camps! Email cyounker@stmarysschool.org or call (901) 537-1483 for more information.