DANCE

Ballet at the YMCA | Children learn body awareness, strength, grace and poise along with basic ballet techniques. Ages 7+. Monthly sessions offered June-August. At all three YMCA locations and CenterPlace Event Center. $35-$45/month. ymcaspokane.org

Fairy Tale Ballet | A monthly-long class to introduce children to ballet techniques and positions through games, songs and creative movement. Ages 3-6. Monthly sessions offered June-August. At all three YMCA locations and CenterPlace Event Center. $35-$45/month. ymcaspokane.org

Ballet Arts Summer Intensive | Open classes for intermediate/advanced dancers offered June 13-30 and Aug. 8-24 ($15/class; $129/session). The summer intensive workshop is July 5-30, Mon-Fri from 1-4:45 pm. Also offered is a special ballet classes for level 3, 3B, 3A, from Aug. 15-19 ($75). At Ballet Arts Academy. Prices vary based on session. balletartsacademy.com 838-5705

Children's Ballet Workshop | Beginning ballet workshop for children, including instruction in ballet, modern, jazz, pointe and more, based on age. June 20-30, Mon-Thu, sessions for age 6-10 (noon-3 pm) and ages 7-14 (1-4:45 pm). At Ballet Arts Academy. $65/day, $200/week, $350/two weeks. balletartsacademy.com 838-5705

Spokane Ballet Summer Programs | Sessions offered for intermediate to advanced dancers. June 20-30 (Ages 8-14; meets Mon-Thu, 10 am-3 pm) July 6-22 (Min. 1 year of pointe; meets 10 am-3:30 pm), Aug. 1-5 (coed ages 5-9, no experience needed; meets 9:30 am-12:30 pm). $125-$165/week. spokaneballetstudio.com

Skyhawks Cheerleading | Girls learn essential skills to lead crowds, including proper hand and body movements, jumping and choreographed performance skills. Ages 5-12. Held at parks and schools in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area. June-August. $69-$125. skyhawks.com 466-6590

Young Children's Ballet Workshop | A session teaching creative movement and pre-ballet. Ages 4-5. Sessions offered June 21-30 and June 23-July 1, Tue/Thu from 2:15-3 pm. At Ballet Arts Academy. $40/week, $70/two weeks. balletartsacademy.com

Academy of Dance: Workshop 3 | Students learn classical ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary technique, improvisation and more, including a studio performance at the end of the workshop. Min. 4 years of ballet training/1 year of pointe required. Ages 13+. July 5-29. $13/class; $170-$575/session. spokaneacademyofdance.com 922-3023

Fantasy Dance Camp | Imaginative dance camp with each day based on storybook themes and characters. Campers play games, make crafts and more. Ages 3-10. July 7, 13, 19 and 25, from 10 am-noon. $35/day or $120-$130/all sessions. isabellesdancetime.com 927-0972

Academy of Dance: Workshop 1 | Students learn classical ballet techniques, Pilates-based conditioning, jazz, lectures on dance-related topics and rehearsal for an end-of-week performance. Min. of 1 year of ballet training required. Ages 8-11. July 11-15. $13/class; $175-$239/session. spokaneacademyofdance.com 922-3023

UCA Cheer Camp | Three-day, elite high school cheerleading camp with options for resident [full] or day enrollment. July 13-16. At Washington State University, Pullman. $215-$220. uca.varsity.com 253-241-3822

Academy of Dance: Workshop 2 | Classical ballet techniques, pre-pointe/pointe, conditioning, modern dance and more, including a studio performance at the end of the camp. Min. 1 year of ballet training required. Ages 10-12. July 18-29. $13/class; $175-$345/session. spokaneacademyofdance.com 922-3023

Cheer Camp | Campers learn tumbling, stunts, dances and cheers. Ages 3-14, open to all skill levels. Offered July 18-22 and Aug. 15-19, from 8:15 am-12:15 pm or 12:30-4:30 pm. $129-$139. spokanegymnastics.com 533-9646

Moscow Renaissance Fair @ East City Park

Sat., May 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun., May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Chey Scott

Chey Scott is the Inlander's Editor, and has been on staff since 2012. Her past roles at the paper include arts and culture editor, food editor and listings editor. She also currently serves as editor of the Inlander's yearly, glossy magazine, the Annual Manual. Chey (pronounced "Shay") is a lifelong resident...