SUMMER INTENSIVE CLASSES & CAMPS
Incredible summer programs for experienced dancers.
Our summer programs have featured a Rockette, the winner of SYTYCD Canada, a member of Alberta Ballet, and top notch professionals.
Our summer dance intensives are meant to get dancers conditioned and prepared for the upcoming dance season, with a focus on stretch, strength, conditioning and tech tune up. Intensive camp will also focus on the whole dancer and important topics to help build resilience in each participant. We can’t wait to grow dancers into strong, confident humans through these intensive dance camps.
This year our theme is Elevate – an immersive summer camp experience designed for competitive dancers ages 6 to 17 who are looking to take their skills to the next level.
Led by top-notch instructors and choreographers, this intensive camp provides comprehensive training in multiple genres, and exposes dancers to dance forms they don’t otherwise see in their training.
Dancers will develop their technique, artistry, and performance skills, while also gaining valuable insights into the dance industry.
In addition to dance training, Elevate Dance Intensive also provides a supporting and nurturing environment where dancers create lasting memories. The camp encourages personal growth and self-confidence as well as teamwork and collaboration.
Register now and elevate your dance education and experience this summer!
Summer Rhythm Tap Intensive
August 21 and 22, 2025
Jr to Pre Int Dancers – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Pre Adv to Adv Dancers –1:00 – 4:00pm
$99.00 – before June 1 *Save 15.00
$114.00 – after June 1
Summer Intensive
August 25 to 28, 2025
9:00am to 4:00pm
Ages 6 to 18
$445.00 – before June 1 *Save $40.00
$485.00 – after June 1
FACULTY:
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Bree started training as a dancer at the age of 3. Years of competitive dancing led her to move to Toronto after high school to pursue a career as a professional dancer. She experienced immense success, performing in a multitude of live shows as well as numerous film and TV appearances. In 2010, Bree was selected as one of the Top 20 in Season 3 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada.
Eventually Bree transitioned into choreography, working with artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Sam Smith, Serena Ryder, Shad, and many more. She has also choreographed for brands such as Calvin Klein, Telus, CIBC, Pepperidge Farms, and the Canadian Country Music Awards, on top of co-creating, co-choreographing and co-directing the short film “Ruin”. She has most recently choreographed the Netflix series “Painkiller” starring Matthew Broderick, as well as the new Adam Sandler feature “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah”. All of Bree’s experiences in front of and behind the camera fuelled her passion for this industry, and she began exploring the world of acting. Very quickly after, her two worlds collided and she booked her first acting role as “Kate”, a lead in Family Channel’s hit TV show “The Next Step”. Since then she has had roles on “Star Trek”, “Nurses”, “Hudson & Rex”, “Reign”, “Murdoch Mysteries”, “Amelia Parker”, “The Beaverton”, “Alive”, feature films “Kin”, “Unforgettable Christmas” and many more.
Jillian Ung graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary, majoring in Contemporary, Jazz and Choreography. With a passion for diverse styles, she ventured into street dance, pursuing Hip Hop, vogue and more.
Transitioning to Vancouver, Jillian’s talent attracted collaborations with Premier Talent Agency, weekly live performances and commercials. She excels in both choreography and performance, contributing her skills to esteemed groups like Team Canada Hip Hop, Twofourseven Company and Quill Collective.
With a passion for continuous learning, Jillian has expanded her cirriculum and training, sharing her expertise at numerous dance studios and schools. Specializing predominantly in hip hop, she remains dedicated to her role as both a student and teacher. Jillian believes firmly that ongoing education and training are essential to enhancing ones capabilities.
Jillian’s dedication and versatility continue to shape her thriving career, leaving and enduring impact on the dance world.
A teacher for over 30 years, Cinzia owned and operated Dance Explosions Inc. in Calgary, Alberta for 20 years. Dancing since the age of three, training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern and contemporary dance, she has completed her Adv 1 RAD and Elementary I.S.T.D (Checcetti) as well as many Al Gilbert and BATD exams. After earning her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dance headquarters in London, UK where she obtained her RAD Teaching Diploma.
Cinzia is a member of the Canadian Dance Teacher’s Association, has choreographed locally for Ballet Bodies YYC and has also adjudicated for competitions across the country. She has prepared countless students for RAD ballet exams both at the graded and vocational levels as well as choreographed award winning numbers for competition. Many of her students have gone on to complete dance degrees and pursue professional dance careers. She takes great pride in serving as a mentor to many aspiring dance educators through the RAD CBTS program. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and guest teaching in the community.
Connor Denison is an award-winning tap dancer, choreographer and teacher and has had the honor to teach and perform at a multitude of studios, workshops, and festivals across Western Canada as faculty, guest artist, and choreographer. Highlighted performance credits include touring BC with the cast of “Love.Be.Best.Free” (Danny Nielsen), dancing as a lead in “Caravan” (Derick Grant and Tasha Lawson) and performing in “The Cholly Project” in Vancouver (Travis Knights).
Recently Connor was featured in Danny Nielsen’s full-length production “On Foot,” premiering in the fall of 2019. In the fall of 2020 Connor was an understudy in Lisa Latouche’s piece “Fool’s Gold.” In the spring of 2019 Connor began producing his own work entitled “Fourteen”. Audiences were later captivated in the summer of 2020 and 2021 when Connor was given the opportunity to extend the piece into a half hour set, presented by Springboard receiving rave reviews from industry professionals. Connor is currently developing the set into his first full length show.
