Summer Classes, Camps, Private Lessons & Nutcracker Auditions
- Skyline Staff
- Jun 4
- 9 min read
Skyline Dance Studio is excited to offer an expanded summer offering this year. We have a wide selection of classes running - many which are new classes to Skyline. We also have two weeks of camp open and many of our teachers are offering private lessons.
There are four sections to this very long email:
Summer Classes
Summer Camps
Private Lessons Offered By Ms. Dani, Ms Julie, Ms Lexy & Mr. Wilson
Julie Barban's 2026 Nutcracker Production supported by Skyline Dance Studio
Please note: Registration for summer class series does close at 8:00 pm EST on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Please check the class description in our registration system for details on the class days and weeks. All classes are different as we manage summer schedules.
Summer Classes
For Adults
Morning Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. This class will include traditional classic exercises and newer variations. You can expect an excellent core workout with warm-up, work-out, stretching to cool down. Requires a mat.
Barre Burn
This adult fitness class will have you "feeling the burn" as you learn to perform small, repeated Ballet-based movements. Most of the class is done at the Ballet Barre. You can expect a warm-up, ab work-out, barre exercises and stretching to cool down. Requires a mat.
Adult Cardio Hip Hop - Mr Wilson
Come and workout to current hits as well as nostalgic music. We will work up a sweat while building muscle in a fun and safe environment. 30 minutes will be dedicated to working out your body while 15 minutes will be used to learn a fun but challenging dance for your brain.
Evening Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. This class will include traditional classic exercises and newer variations. You can expect an excellent core workout with warm-up, work-out, stretching to cool down. Requires a mat.
Hatha/Yin Yoga for Adults- Ms Dani
6-week yoga series led by Dani. specifically designed for our dancers. The class would blend hatha yoga, and yin yoga with a focus on developing strength, mobility, recovery tools, and body and breath awareness.
Adult Cardio Jazz - Ms Dani
Get ready to move, groove, and express yourself in this upbeat dance class! Combining a cardio warm-up, dynamic stretching, focused drills, and sassy jazz choreography, this session is perfect for anyone looking to let loose, build confidence, and have a blast. Whether you're an experienced dancer or just love to dance for fun, this class will leave you energized and inspired.
Open Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop classes are also open to Adults.
For Children & Teens
Creative Movement: Parent and Tot
This class will focus on age-appropriate creative movement including foundational ballet and jazz skills. Parents are a very active participant in this class. We focus on having fun and getting comfortable in the studio and within a class.
Strength Training ages 6-9 - Ms Lexy
Build strength, confidence, and body control this summer in our 4-week Strength Training Class! Designed to support dancers, athletes, and active kids of all levels, this class focuses on improving core strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and overall conditioning in a fun and motivating environment
Strength Training Ages 10-13 - Ms Lexy
Build strength, confidence, and body control this summer in our 4-week Strength Training Class! Designed to support dancers, athletes, and active kids of all levels, this class focuses on improving core strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and overall conditioning in a fun and motivating environment
Ballet Exam Prep with Ms Julie
Ballet exams offer dancers clear, encouraging goals to work toward while supporting steady growth in both technique and artistry. They help build confidence by giving students the chance to share what they've learned in a structured, supportive setting. Along the way, exams provide a meaningful way to track progress and can open doors to further training with recognized credentials. They also inspire students to stay focused, work consistently, and develop a strong sense of discipline.
Level 1 Ages 6-8
Level 2 Ages 9 -11
Level 3 - Ages 12-13
Level 4 Ages 14-15
Level 5 Ages 16+
Open Ballet - Tech - Mr Wilson
Open Ballet is designed for competitive dancers who want to maintain and strengthen their current level of training while continuing to refine their technical foundation. Through focused barre work, centre exercises, and repetitive technical drills, dancers will develop strength, balance, flexibility, posture, alignment, control, and classical ballet technique. Classes will emphasize proper placement, artistry, musicality, and disciplined execution of movement.
Dancers are expected to come to class prepared and ready to work — including proper ballet attire, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to learn and improve. This class is ideal for dedicated dancers looking to build confidence, improve technique, and continue progressing in a supportive and focused training environment.
Open Jazz - Tech - Mr Wilson
Open Jazz is designed for competitive dancers who want to maintain and strengthen their current skill level while continuing to grow as performers. Through repetitive exercises and focused technical training, dancers will build strength, balance, flexibility, control, and strong jazz fundamentals. Classes will emphasize clean technique, musicality, performance quality, and consistency in execution.
Dancers are expected to come to class prepared and ready to work — including proper dance attire, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to learn and improve. This class is ideal for dedicated dancers looking to sharpen their skills in a supportive, disciplined, and motivating environment.
Adult Cardio Hip Hop - Mr Wilson
Come and workout to current hits as well as nostalgic music. We will work up a sweat while building muscle in a fun and safe environment. 30 minutes will be dedicated to working out your body while 15 minutes will be used to learn a fun but challenging dance for your brain.
Pointe Ele/Inter - Ms Julie
By Invite Only - if you have not been invited but are interested please reach out to info@skylinedancestudio.ca
Senior Pointe - Ms Julie
By Invite Only - if you have not been invited but are interested please reach out to info@skylinedancestudio.ca
Stretch/Strength/PBT - Ms Julie
Acro Ages 6-9 - Ms Lexy
In this class, dancers will focus on conditioning exercises to prepare them to perform acrobatic tricks, balances, and tumbling. They will focus on increasing flexibility, strength, and control to improve the dancers ability to perform acrobatic tricks, balances, and tumbling.
Acro Ages 10-12 - Ms Lexy
In this class, dancers will focus on conditioning exercises to prepare them to perform acrobatic tricks, balances, and tumbling. They will focus on increasing flexibility, strength, and control to improve the dancers ability to perform acrobatic tricks, balances, and tumbling.
Acro Ages 13+ - Ms Lexy
In this class, dancers will focus on conditioning exercises to prepare them to perform acrobatic tricks, balances, and tumbling. They will focus on increasing flexibility, strength, and control to improve the dancers ability to perform acrobatic tricks, balances, and tumbling.
Open Hip Hop - Mr Wilson
Open Hip Hop is designed for competitive dancers who want to maintain and strengthen their current skill level while continuing to grow in versatility, performance, and style. Through focused training and repetitive exercises, dancers will develop strength, coordination, musicality, stamina, control, and foundational hip hop technique. Classes will emphasize grooves, textures, dynamics, performance quality, and confidence in movement while encouraging individuality and personal style.
Dancers are expected to come to class prepared and ready to work — including proper dance attire, indoor running shoes, a positive attitude, and a strong desire to learn and improve. This class is ideal for dedicated dancers looking to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and continue progressing in a supportive and motivating training environment.
Dancer Yoga Series - Ms Dani
6-week yoga training series specifically designed for our dancers. The class would blend power yoga, hatha yoga, and yin yoga to help dancers develop strength, mobility, recovery tools, and body and breath awareness that directly support their dance training.
While dance classes build technique and choreography, yoga can provide the cross-training component that strengthens the smaller stabilizing muscles, improves joint integrity, and teaches dancers how to safely lengthen and release tight areas from repetitive movement. This can help reduce injuries, improve flexibility, build endurance, and support better alignment in turns, jumps, and extensions.
Effortless Extensions - Mr Wilson
A 5-week strength-based mobility program focused on developing usable flexibility in motion, improving control, comfort, and injury prevention, with targeted work for hips, hamstrings, and splits.
Camps
July 13-17 Movement Camp - Disney Dance & Super Hero Week
Come and join us for our Skyline Movement Camp! This week's theme is Disney Dance Adventure.
Each day will include 3 hours of instructed movement and dancing per day, arts and crafts, dance appreciation, games, and more. We also invite parents and guardians to join us at 3:00pm on Friday to watch our performance and see what we have been working on all week.
Remember to bring your water bottles and lunch!
There is a minimum number of 10 dancers required to run camp.
Before and after programming care is available.
August 17 - 21 Movement Camp - Broadway / Wicked Musical Week and Pop Star Week
Come and join us for our Skyline Movement Camp! This week's theme is Broadway / Wicked Musical Week
Each day will include 3 hours of instructed movement and dancing per day, arts and crafts, dance appreciation, games, and more. We also invite parents and guardians to join us at 3:00pm on Friday to watch our performance and see what we have been working on all week.
Remember to bring your water bottles and lunch!
There is a minimum number of 10 dancers required to run camp.
Before and after programming care is available.
Private Lessons
Ms. Dani
I'm so excited to continue supporting dancers throughout the summer for those wanting to stay strong, build confidence, and get ahead for next season. I will be offering limited 1:1 training sessions focused on the individual needs of each dancer in a supportive and encouraging environment.
These sessions can include:
• strength and conditioning for dancers
• flexibility and mobility training
• jazz technique and performance quality
• turns, jumps, control, and musicality
• mind-body connection and confidence building
• injury recovery support and body awareness
• nutrition and healthy habits for growing athletes
• mental health support, mindset, and managing performance stress
As both a dance educator and someone deeply passionate about holistic wellness, I believe strong dancers are built not only through technique, but through confidence, resilience, body awareness, and feeling supported as a whole person.
These sessions are ideal for dancers who want extra guidance, individualized attention, or additional training outside of regular classes to help them grow and feel more prepared heading into the next season.
I can't wait to continue helping these dancers thrive, feel empowered, and deepen their love for dance.
Contact Ms Dani @ dani.carlton@skylinedancestudio.ca
Ms Julie
Julie's private offerings and recommended fees:
1) Ballet - focus can be discussed as per dancers needs (recommended 45-60 minutes):
ballet basics
working through feet and properly using turnout
arms (ports de bras)
2) PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) (recommended 30-45 minutes):
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a specialized conditioning program that uses exercise balls, resistance bands, and targeted exercises to train muscle memory, core stability, and body alignment. It helps dancers master complex movements, and can dramatically reduce the risk of injuries.
3) Pilates (recommended 30-45 minutes):
Pilates is widely considered the ultimate cross-training method for dancers because it builds deep core stability, improves active flexibility, and corrects muscle imbalances. By focusing on proper joint alignment and whole-body control, it helps dancers execute fluid movements while heavily reducing the risk of common injuries. Bands, balls, rings and Bosu Ball will be used.
4) Focused Strength Training (recommended 30-45 minutes):
This will be specific to two targeted areas, feet and turnout.
use of bands, barre, Bosu Ball and wobble board.
Contact Ms Julie @ julie.barban@skylinedancestudio.ca
Ms Lexi
Ms. Lexy is available this summer for private sessions to focus on acro based skills, progressions and techniques in preparation for the start of a new year ahead. Private sessions allow for individualized focus when it comes to full body strength, flexibility, conditioning as well as the ability to target specific goals and/or challenges a dancer(s) might be experiencing, surrounding specifically acro skills or dance in general. To discuss more about what private, individualized sessions might look like, please connect with her at lexy.feinstein@skylinedancestudio.ca
Mr Wilson
How To Book - Email - wilson.klodtwong@skylinedancestudio.ca
Summer is a great time to work on the things we don't always have enough time to focus on during the regular dance season.
I will be offering a limited number of private lessons throughout June and July, with availability ending at the end of July. These sessions aren't about learning more choreography—they're about developing the skills that make dancers stronger, more confident, and more versatile in every class and routine they take on.
Areas of focus can include overall strength and conditioning, musicality, dance memory, performance quality, and learning how to pick up and retain choreography more effectively. If you've ever heard me say, "It's not just about remembering the steps," you'll know these sessions are designed to help dancers understand the why behind their movement and perform with greater intention, energy, and confidence.
Whether you're preparing for next season, hoping to become a stronger teammate, or simply looking to challenge yourself and continue growing as a dancer, these sessions will be tailored to your individual goals.
Availability is extremely limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is back for another year! Are you or your dancer looking to get involved? Here are the details.
NEW ~ Registration due date: Sunday June 7th ~ registration form attached to this email.
Nutcracker in person auditions (pre-registration is required). **If unable to attend, a video submission will be requested.
Monday June 8th (times are subject to change due to registration):
4:00-4:40am - ages 4-6
4:50-5:30am - ages 7-9
5:40-6:20pm - ages 10-12
6:30-7:10pm - 13 and over
Tuesday June 9th (times are subject to change due to registration):
4:00-4:40am - ages 7-9
4:50-5:30am - ages 10-12
5:40-6:20pm - Boys - all ages
6:30-7:10pm - ages 13-15
7:20-8:00pm - ages 16 and over
Audition/Administration fee (due June 9; e-transfer julie.barban@skylinedancestudio.ca or cash at auditions): $30 for 1 child$55 for 2 siblings$60 for 3 siblings
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