Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance and the Roswell Dance Theatre strive to offer summer dance education programs for dancers at all levels. This summer there will be a wide variety of different classes and instructors. Summer 2025 will be a great time to have fun being active, try a new style of dance that you have not tried before, or take class with a new teacher!
KINDERCAMPS Ages 3-5
Themed camps include ballet and creative movement, outdoor activities, crafts, friends, and fun. Campers celebrate each week with a closing party!
Camp staff led by a certified educator.
* KinderCampers must be potty-trained *
Mon-Fri 8:30-12
$350 per student, per week
KinderCamp Weeks
June 9-13 Moana’s Beach Bash
June 23-27 Glinda’s Pink Bubble Soiree
July 7-11 Princess Palooza
July 21-25 Disney Dance Party
KinderCamp Dress Code: Any color/style leotard, tights (cover up and outside shoes to walk in). Bring ballet shoes in a small dance bag – we will help dancers change in the studio. Put hair in a Ponytail/Bun.
***Snack/drinks provided – do not bring water bottles.***
DANCE CAMPS Ages 6-9, all levels
Dance Camp is a great way to improve technique and have fun with friends. Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Aerial Silks, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, and more!
Classes and teachers vary each week.
Mon-Fri 9-2:30 (5 hrs dancing, 1/2 hr break)
*Weekly Friday Showcase*
$400 per student, per week
Dance Camp Weeks
June 9-13
Instructors: Pat Dwyer, Akeem Edwards, Xavier Lewis, Kyra Opdyke, Jenna Werner
June 23-27
Instructors: Audrey Bauer, Pumkin Byrd, Pat Dwyer, Jen Geist, Josiah Savage
July 7-11
Instructors: Audrey Bauer, Pat Dwyer, Jen Geist, Maia Jones, Alexis Needle
July 21-25
Instructors: Pat Dwyer, Jen Geist, Emmanuel Malette, Josiah Savage, Stacey Slichter
Dance Camp Dress Code: Any color/style leotard and convertible tights – bring your lunch/drink.
DANCE INTENSIVES Int-Adv dancers
RDT Dancers – all levels
TYSOD Dancers – completed 8th YR Ballet
Non RDT/TYSOD Dancers – min. 4 yrs experience
Excellent training for dancers who want to focus on and improve their technique and artistry. Ballet, Modern, Pointe, Variations, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Silks, Pilates and more! Classes and teachers vary each week.
Mon-Fri 9-4 (6.5 hrs dancing, 1/2 hr break)
*Weekly Friday Showcase*
$500 per student, per week
Intensive Weeks
June 9-13
Instructors: Tony DeBerry, Akeem Edwards, Gabriela Escalona, Xavier Lewis, Kyra Opdyke, Mia Redding
June 23-27
Instructors: Pumkin Byrd, Ashley Nicole Johnson, Jacqueline Lopez, Josiah Savage, Stacey Slichter, Hannah Williams
July 7-11
Instructors: *Gabriela Escalona, Jen Geist, Maria Hooper, Maia Jones, Emmanuel Malette, Kyra Opdyke
July 21-25
Instructors: Pumkin Byrd, Lonnie Davis, Zach Olds, Josiah Savage, Hannah Williams, *Elizabeth Yilmaz
*Ballet instructor teaching morning drop-in class.
Dance Intensive Dress Code: Any color/style leotard and convertible tights – bring your lunch/drink.
ALL KINDERCAMP/SUMMER CAMP/INTENSIVE PARTICIPANTS:
$100 deposit required at registration. Balance charged on June 1 for June camps, July 1 for July camps. Changes accommodated through May 15, based on availability. No refunds after May 15. * Cannot be prorated *
Drop in and DANCE with us this summer!
Summer drop-in classes are open to all current RDT Ballet company members, alumni, and adult/professional dancers. All classes will be mixed-level. Schedule and Faculty subject to change.
Drop-In Per Class Pricing
RDT Members & Alumni = $20
Non-RDT Dancers = $25
Drop-In Rate payable by cash or credit card (no checks) at the time of the class.
Class Card Pricing
RDT Members & Alumni = $100 5-class-card or $200 10-class-card*
Non-RDT Dancers = $125 5-class-card or $250 10-class-card*
*10-Class-Card includes + 1 bonus FREE class
PLEASE NOTE: For the weeks when we are offering an RDT Summer Intensive (June 9-13, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25), morning drop-in ballet class is 9-10:30 and ONLY available to RDT Ballet Company members in levels 5-14 (pricing the same as outlined above).
During Intensive weeks, RDT Ballet Company dancers in levels 1-4 who wish to dance will need to register and attend the intensive classes.
Teacher Key
TB = Tracey Bayly | GMB = Gia Mongell Binner | GE = Gabriella Escalona | KO = Kyra Opdike | MP = Margit Peguero | DR = Daet Rodriguez | SS = Stacey Slichter | EY = Elizabeth Yilmaz | CY = Claire Young