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Heat & hustle

Summer Programs & Camps in Guelph

We offer summer programs for dancers ages 18 months+ and summer camps for dancers ages 3-11.

Summer at PDA is filled with fun teacher-student time, free movement, competitive-level training, and kid-friendly music. 

Beat the heat with dance!

SUMMER CAMPS IN GUELPH 2025

For dancers 3+ 

Your dancer will love spending their summers at PDA. Each camp is curated for the age of our dancers and is packed full of dance, fun, and energy.

Learn some impressive new skills, enjoy the outdoors, and have a blast with your dance friends! 

  • July 14th-18th 2025

    Half-day morning 9:00-12:00 pm

    Half-day afternoon 1:00-4:00 pm

    Full-day 9:00-4:00 pm

    (8:30 - 9 am drop off for half-day morning and full-day program, noon - 12:30 pm pick-up for the half-day morning program, and 4:00-4:30 pm pick-up for half-day afternoon or full-day program)

    Tuition: $240 full-day or $125 half-day

    • An exciting program for your little dancer to have their first camp experience!

    • Half-day and full-day camp is designed to assist with the transition of younger dancers to organized programs and is perfect for kindergarten or pre-school aged children.

    • Classes through the week in acro, ballet, hip hop, jazz, and musical theatre as well as a chance to let their creativity flow through free movement and creating their own choreography.

    • Camp is play-based and designed to keep your dancer active throughout the day with daily physical activity, interactive games, and outdoor play.

    • Theme days will have your camper excited to see what the next day will bring.

  • Before outlined drop-off and pick-up times is available for an additional fee of $10.00 plus HST per day.

Pre-School Dance Camp

Ages: 3-5

(must be born between 2019 – 2022)

Half-day morning/afternoon or full-day

  • Week 1: July 14-18 (9 am – 4 pm)

    Week 2: July 21-25 (9 am – 4 pm)

    Week 3: July 28-Aug 1 (9 am – 4 pm)

    (8:30 - 9 am drop off, 4 pm – 4:30 pm pick-up)

    Tuition: $240

    • Perfect for the Acro lover in your house!

    • Dancers will engage in a fun-filled week of Acro-based conditioning games to help them get stronger, with a focus on active flexibility and strength.

    • Daily work on balancing, limbering and tumbling.

    • Classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Musical Theatre as well as a chance to let their creativity flow through improv and creating their own choreography.

    • Designed to keep your dancer active throughout the day with daily physical activity, interactive games and outdoor play.

  • Prior to 8:30am and after 4:30pm for an additional fee of $10.00 plus HST per day.

Acro Dance Camp – Full Day

Age: 5-8 or 9+

(must be born between 2012 and 2020)

SUMMER PROGRAM – ACRO INTENSIVE 2025

For dancers 6+ 

We’ll take your experienced dancer to the next level with our Acro Intensives by building strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, confidence, and body awareness. 

  • July 7-10 or August 5-8

    Morning session 9:00-12:00 pm (3 Levels)

    Afternoon session 1:00-4:00 pm (3 Levels)

    Evening session 5:00-8:00 pm (13+ Advanced Level Only)

    Tuition: $240

    • 12 hours of classes consist of an Acro-specific conditioning & stretching program, created to build coordination, core strength, and flexibility.

    • For the dancers who wants to accelerate their acro training and fundamentals.

    • Dancer must have acro experience and be able to hold focus in class for the 3-hour period. 

    • This is not a summer camp – it’s an intensive training program. 

  • Dancers will be assessed on the first day of intensive and placed into a group based on their age and ability at that time. Morning and afternoon sessions will tentatively have 3 separate levels running to ensure dancers are working at skills at their ability level.

    To register for the Acro Intensive Program, dancers must be able to support their own body weight and have good knowledge of foundational skills and progressions such as fall to bridge, working on recovery, balances (headstands, handstands, etc.), and cartwheels. Dancers will also develop strength and flexibility required to progress their acro training safely. Ideal Program for Acro level 2-4.

Acro Intensive Program

For dancers with acro experience

Age: 6+

8 Week Academy Summer Dance Classes

  • Tuesday 5:00-5:30 pm

    June & July beginning June 3rd to July 29th 2025*

    Tuition: $110

    *No class July 1st

  • Encourages creative movement exploration with an introduction to ballet. Instructors use a variety of props, songs, and games to engage students and make dance fun. This class is taken with a grown-up.

Parent & Tot

Ages: 1.5-3

  • Tuesday 5:30-6:15 pm

    June & July beginning June 3rd to July 29th 2025*

    Tuition: $125

    *No class July 1st

    • Explore creative movement with an introduction to ballet, jazz, numbers, counting, letters, colours, and shapes, as well as the fundamentals.

    • By using props, exploration and guided activities, dancers will begin to develop their dance vocabulary and skills. This program follows the Acrobatic Arts AcroDance PreSchool Program. It focuses on introducing physical literacy, coordination, creative movement, and basic acro skills.

Pre-Dance & Acro Combo

Age: 3-5

Acro 1-3

Age: 6+

  • Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm

    June & July beginning June 3rd to July 29th 2025*

    Tuition: $165

    *No class July 1st

    • Perfect for a dancer that likes to work towards goals this progressional syllabus sets out skills for dancers to achieve and celebrate through the program. Our acro instructors are all Acrobatic Arts certified and our programs follow the professional curriculum.

    Acro classes consist of:

    • Acro-specific conditioning and stretching program, core, back and shoulder strengthening.

    • A focus on limbering skills and variations as well as building strength & stability for balances.

    • A tumbling portion which will teach fundamentals of tumbling and connections through level-appropriate drills.

  • Tuesday 6:15-7:000 pm

    June & July beginning June 3rd to July 29th 2025*

    Tuition: $125

    *No class July 1st

    • For the dancer who wants to try a different style each week! Find your groove as you discover jazz, hip hop, acro, ballet, contemporary and much more.

Try It All: Kids Combo

Age: 6-9

Summer Sweat

We are excited to offer continued competitive-level training through June and August with our ever-popular Summer Sweat classes. We will continue to offer a variety of classes to keep your training hot through the summer months!

Summer Sweat classes are geared towards our competitive program dancers with a minimum of 10 classes mandatory for any dancers wishing to be part of our 2025/2026 Competitive Program. They are open to any experienced dancer.

SUMMER SWEAT Packages

Unlimited $310.00 plus tax

10 Classes Pass $160.00 plus tax

Drop-In Class $20.00 plus tax

SUMMER SWEAT

Begins June 2-26 and August 11-21. 

*No classes June 30th through August 7th

Class Descriptions

Summer Sweat dance classes are open to all Guelph and area dancers and are taught at a competitive, experienced-level.

  • This class follows the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, combining the strength and flexibility of acrobatics with the grace and musicality of dance. Dancers will safely build skills in tumbling, balancing, limbering, and partnering, all while developing control, coordination, and confidence. Please note 2 hour Acro & Tumbling classes cost 2 class credits

  • In this class, dancers will learn a new acro dance combination each week, blending acrobatic elements with creative choreography.

  • This class follows the internationally recognized Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, focusing on classical ballet technique, musicality, and artistry. Students will develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and discipline through structured barre and centre work.

  • Designed for experienced dancers, this fast-paced class challenges you with a new combination each week in a variety of styles. Focus is on performance quality, versatility, and picking up choreography quickly.

  • This class will explore both the expressive, emotional storytelling of lyrical dance and the freedom and fluidity of contemporary movement. Dancers will explore techniques such as improvisation, strong lines, and intricate floorwork while focusing on conveying emotion through dynamic choreography.

  • This class explores the athletic and expressive elements of contemporary dance through grounded floorwork, seamless transitions, partnering techniques, and lifts. Dancers will build strength, trust, and body awareness while learning to move fluidly with others and explore new ways of connecting through movement. Perfect for advanced dancers ready to push boundaries and expand their physicality.

  • This class focuses on the fundamentals of jazz dance, combining strength, flexibility, style, and rhythm. Dancers will develop strong technique through across-the-floor progressions, isolations, transition footwork, turns, kicks, extensions, and jumps.

  • This class alternates between lyrical and jazz styles, giving dancers the best of both worlds. Each week focuses on a different style, building strong technique, performance quality, and versatility. Dancers will learn lyrical or jazz combinations while developing control, strength, and musicality.

  • Designed for adult dancers and alumni, this class welcomes former experienced-level dancers back to the studio. Reconnect with your love of dance in a supportive, no-pressure environment while, building strength, and enjoying movement again. This class will primarily consist of contemporary, lyrical, jazz styles. Once a dancer, always a dancer—come dance with us!

  • Designed for dancers of all levels, this class focuses on improving flexibility, alignment, and range of motion. Through dynamic and static stretching techniques, dancers will safely lengthen muscles, increase mobility, and enhance overall body awareness. Recommended for dancers 7+ who will stay engaged and focused.

  • This specialized class follows the Progressing Ballet Technique syllabus, using stability balls, resistance bands, and other equipment to develop muscle memory, core strength, alignment, and ballet-specific technique. Dancers will enhance their body awareness and improve control in key areas such as posture, turnout, and placement—laying a strong foundation for classical ballet training.

  • This technique-driven class uses targeted exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and alignment—key elements for mastering jumps, turns, and extensions. Dancers will work through conditioning sequences designed to support clean lines, control, and injury prevention, all while building the foundation for stronger, more consistent performance.

  • This class explores the fundamentals of tap technique, musicality, and timing. Dancers will work on clarity of sound, intricate footwork, and dynamic combinations, building both skill and confidence.

  • More than just a class, Tap Club is a deep dive into the art of tap! Dancers will explore tap history, watch iconic performances, and develop their musicality through rhythm training, timing exercises, freestyle, and improv tap jams. A creative, community-driven space for passionate tap dancers to connect, grow, and celebrate the rich legacy of tap dance.

  • "My 4 year old had such a fun time at PDA’s summer camp!! She can’t wait to do it again next summer."

  • "My daughter LOVED her time at Performance Dance Academy’s summer Acro camp. It was the perfect mix of summer time fun, dance and creativity. Her instructors are incredible— always upbeat and engaging. My daughter also takes dance classes at PDA throughout the year. It has top notch dance programs and we love the warm and friendly team at this studio!"

GET STARTED

For new-to-PDA dancers, we can’t wait to see you this summer! 

  1. Sign up for your free trial class, to see if your child enjoys it before committing.

  2. You’ll receive your trial class instructions. 

  3. Arrive ready for an exciting class, guided by one of our friendly instructors, with a focus on fun and fundamentals.