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