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NEW! FOUR-WEEK SUMMER DANCE SESSION. SCROLL DOWN FOR DETAILS.

Register here for Twirl summer camps, dance intensive, and four-week summer dance session!

Check out this video to see why Twirl’s summer camps are so popular for families in Delaware County and Chester County!

Fun, fun, fun, and more fun! Twirl’s summer camps will get your child to forget their handheld devices as they get lost in the magic of dance-related activities. Each camp has its own unique theme and includes a daily craft* and will end in a final performance where your rising star has an opportunity to showcase what they’ve been working on throughout the week.

*Due to the focus on acrobatic skills and performance rehearsals,  Once Upon a Time Cirque Acro Camp will not include a daily craft.

Three-Day Performance Camps 

June 26-28 9am-12pm; June 26-28 1pm-4pm† (ages 5-11) Wish Art & Dance Camp in partnership with AR Workshop Malvern– If your child dreams of painting, performing, and living inside a magical animated feature, their wish is granted in this summer camp spectacular inspired by Asha and her friend Star. Wish campers will spend three days painting their own 12” X 16” plank sign under the direction of art experts from AR Workshop Malvern. It’s dancing! It’s painting! It’s a world of enchantment at Twirl’s Wish Art & Dance Camp. To learn more about AR Workshop Malvern please click here. $195 per child.*

† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.

July 9-11 9am-11am† (ages 3.5-5) Bluey’s Preschool Camp– Join Bluey on adventures of dance and imaginative play in a three-day camp that’s sure to captivate and enthrall your preschooler. There couldn’t be a more perfect way for your youngster to spend half a day! $110 per child.* 

† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.

July 24-26 9am-12pm; July 24-26 1pm-4pm† (ages 4-11) Mickey’s Classic Bake Shop in partnership with Hippie Chic Cakes– Hippie Chic Cakes is back by popular demand  in a camp where Mickey and his friends transport kids to a wonderful land of dance and sweets. We’re going old school with one-of-a-kind camp experiences based on Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, and all the early classics of our favorite animation studio! Each day kids will come home with a baked good that they decorated on their own. It’s a daily dose of Disney, dance, and delicious desserts! To learn more about Hippie Chic Cakes email Cara at hippiechiccakes@gmail.com. $200 per child.*

† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.

August 5-7 9am-12pm† (ages 4-11) Awaken the Force: Galactic Rebel Training Camp– Get ready for three days of epic light saber battles, force pushes, and training to be the ultimate defenders of the galaxy. Kids will have a blast navigating obstacle courses, learning stage combat, and playing trivia games based on their favorite space movies. May the FUN be with you! $150 per child.*

† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.

August 14-16 9am-12pm; August 14-16 1pm-4pm† (ages 4-11) World of Barbie– Welcome to Barbieland where every day is a party! Barbies and Kens will dance and play the day away with awesome music, trivia games, and crafts in our very own Barbie pink wonderland. $150 per child.*

† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.

Five Day Performance Camps

July 29-August 2 9am-12pm; July 29- August 2 1pm-4pm†  (ages 4-11) Video Game Acro Action Camp– From old-school Pac-Man to today’s hottest games, acrobats and gamers alike will live their best lives learning acro skills and running, jumping, and playing through live-action video game experiences! No screens or controllers in this action-packed five-day camp spectacular. $250 per child.*

† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.

August 19-23 9am-12pm; August 19-23 1pm-4pm† (ages 6+) Once Upon a Time Cirque Acro Camp– Twirl Cirque campers will spend five incredible days drilling down on acrobatics skills while rehearsing an end-of-the-week production exploring the strange and mysterious world of Grimms’ fairy tales. It’s a fun time on the mats paired with our biggest and most elaborate camp performances of the season! $260 per child.*

† Start and/or end times may be adjusted by 10 minutes to accommodate for staggered drop off and pick up.

Twirl Summer Dance Intensive 

July 8-12 1pm-6:00pm Twirl Summer Dance Intensive (ages 10+) It’s time to drill down on dance technique with Twirl’s summer dance intensive! Designed for the student who wants to up their dance game, this five-day dance extravaganza will include classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary.  We will have a rock star roster of guest teaching artists to teach, inspire, and impart dance wisdom to our intensive dancers. Twirl Summer Dance Intensive is open to students age 10+ with two levels to choose from.  Level II is for intermediate dancers and Level III is our most advanced level for the dance intensive. Because space is limited, registration is separate for each level. If you have any questions about where you dancer should be placed, please email us at info@twirlperformingarts.com before enrolling.  $280 per student.* 

FOUR-WEEK SUMMER DANCE SESSION- Monday nights- July 15, 22, 29, and August 5.

STUDIO A

5:30-6:30pm Stretching and Conditioning (ages 10+)– This class is a perfect fit for dancers who want to improve their strength and flexibility and keep in great dance shape for the summer months. $72 for the four-week session.**

6:30-7:30pm Hip Hop (ages 11+)– Dancers learn how to find the rhythm and the baseline in a song as they build core strength and learn really cool dance moves. Like all classes at Twirl, music for hip hop classes is free of suggestive or inappropriate lyrics and choreography is cool, hip, and current while maintaining modesty and integrity. $72 for the four-week session.**

7:30-8:30pm Hip Hop (ages 8-10)– Dancers learn how to find the rhythm and the baseline in a song as they build core strength and learn really cool dance moves. Like all classes at Twirl, music for hip hop classes is free of suggestive or inappropriate lyrics and choreography is cool, hip, and current while maintaining modesty and integrity. $72 for the four-week session.**

STUDIO B

5:30-6:30pm Tap/Jazz (ages 5-7)– Your child will have a great time learning both tap and jazz dance in one action-packed class. $72 for the four-week session.**

6:30-7:30pm Acrobatics I (ages 6+)– Kids love getting upside down so it’s not a surprise that these are some of Twirl’s most popular classes. Students work on physical conditioning and agility as they learn handstands, walkovers, cartwheels, and other fun tumbling tricks. Students are challenged according to their individual skill level, and beginners are welcome. $72 for the four-week session.**

7:30-8:30pm Acrobatics II/III (ages 7+)– Along with strength and flexibility training, this class focuses on cartwheel variations, walkovers, and balancing skills. The prerequisite for this class is a consistent bridge kickover. For clarification on this skill please click here. $72 for the four-week session.**

TWIRL ANNEX (located directly next to Studios A & B)

5:30-6:30pm Ballet I (ages 8-10)–  Perfect for students taking dance for fun or dancers who are serious about their craft, this level I class is beneficial for posture and focus while establishing a strong technical foundation for other forms of dance. Ballet I is the ideal level for third graders transitioning to Twirl’s 8+ level of dance classes. $72 for the four-week session.**

6:30-7:30pm Ballet II/III (ages 10+)– Students fifth grade and older with previous ballet training will love dancing barre and center floor combinations that will feed their spirits and strengthen their dance technique. $72 for the four-week session.**

7:30-8:45pm Ballet IV/V (ages 11+)– Turns, leaps, and beats. This level is for more advanced ballet students. $90 for the four-week session.**

8:45-9:30pm Int. Pointe (ages 12+)– Dancers work on strengthening, conditioning, and dance artistry as they safely navigate the world of dancing en pointe. This class will also include variations that are appropriate to the skill level of the dancers. NOTE: Students registering for this class must also be registered for the previous class- Ballet IV/V. $54 for the four-week session.**

** For withdrawals, tuition is refundable minus a $25 drop fee before the session begins. Tuition is non-refundable after the session begins.

Click here to see the dress code for four-week summer dance session.

Register today for Twirl’s Four-Week Dance Session!

Twirl Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions

What does my child wear for camp?

In Twirl Summer Camps we move around a lot. For real. A LOT. Campers should wear clothes that they can move freely in. Dancewear is not required, but we do love themed costumes that allow for free movement. Leotard tops, snug tank tops, or shirts that are long enough to be tucked in are recommended for camps that include acrobatics. Please no crop tops, half tops, or sports bras (with nothing worn over them). Street shoes are not allowed on Twirl dance floors so if campers don’t have dance shoes, bare feet are best because dance floors tend to be slippery in socks. If there are specific clothing or footwear requirements for a camp, the registered families will receive those details in a separate email. Dance shoes and black dancewear are required for Twirl Summer Dance Intensive (we’ll be in touch a week or two before the intensive to go over details!).

What does my child bring to camp?

Campers will bring a bottle of water and a minimal crumb causing snack. That’s all!

The 4-11 age range looks pretty broad. How you manage that?

Because such a large number of kids attend Twirl summer camps (it’s like one big party!), we divide campers into two or three groups mainly by age. Younger campers are grouped together and older ones are together as well. We will send an email out prior to the start date of the camp asking for requests to make sure that friends are in the same group. Also, siblings can be in the same group or separate depending on family preference.

My child doesn’t have much dance or acrobatic training, will this be a problem?

Twirl summer camps offer a super fun and welcoming environment for campers of all abilities. For camps that include acrobatics we work with individuals according to their skill level, and for all other camps, we make sure that choreography is cool, fun, and accessible for all dancers. It’s summertime… there’s no pressure! However, for Twirl Summer Dance Intensive previous training is required.

What is your Twirl Summer Camp cancellation policy?

That’s easy! Read the fine print below…

*Twirl Summer Camp/Dance Intensive Fine Print:

Full payment is required upon registration to secure a spot in summer camps and Twirl Summer Dance Intensive.

Summer camp/intensive cancellation policy:

• Campers withdrawing prior to two weeks before the camp/intensive start date will receive a tuition refund minus a $30 administrative fee per child per camp/intensive.
• Campers withdrawing within two weeks of the camp/intensive start date will receive a tuition refund minus a $60 administrative fee per child per camp/intensive.
• All cancellation requests must be sent in writing to info@twirlperformingarts.com.
• If a child withdraws from a camp or class at any time on or after the first day of the program no refunds are given. The only exception is for a medical reason, which requires a physician’s note. In the event of withdrawal due to a medical issue, the tuition is prorated, the unused portion is refunded, and the administrative fee is waived.
• Twirl reserves the right to cancel a scheduled camp or intensive due to low enrollment. If a camp or intensive is canceled, the family will receive a full refund of the camp/intensive tuition paid.

Twirl summer camps are proud to serve families in Delaware County, Chester County, The Main Line, and the townships of Newtown Square, Media, Wallingford, Swarthmore, Glen Mills, Marple, Broomall, Berwyn, Radnor, Devon, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Wayne, Frazer, Malvern, Paoli, Haverford, Havertown, Springfield, Drexel Hill, West Chester, East Goshen, Ardmore, Cheyney, Aston, Morton, Clifton Heights, King of Prussia, Upper Darby, Wynnewood, Conshohocken, Folsom, Thornton, and Lansdowne.