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Children's Summer Camp

The Brae Crest School of Ballet, official school of The State Ballet of Rhode Island, and Director, Herci Marsden, are pleased to offer two 5-Day Summer Ballet Camps for children ages 5 to 12, with at least 1 year of ballet training. 

This uniquely designed camp is an opportunity for the student to enjoy and experience the many aspects of classical ballet which includes character dancing, stage make-up, choreography, sewing and costume design, injury prevention, nutrition, art class, French class, Pilates, as well as theater class. Give your child the opportunity to study with happy and highly regarded professionals in a beautiful country setting.

Children’s Summer Ballet Camp

Give your child the opportunity this summer that they will talk about for years to come!

WEEK #1 CAMP 

July 6 – July 10
Theme: Welcome to the Circus
5 spots remaining

WEEK #2 CAMP

July 13 – July 17
Theme: I AM MOANA!
This week is full

Children ages 5-12 yrs old (as of July 1, 2026) with at least one year of ballet training.

  • $50 deposit for one week
  • $90 deposit for both (two weeks)

Tuition

  • One Week: $245.00 + $50 deposit = $295.00 total 
  • Two Weeks: $490.00 + $90 deposit = $580.00 total
  • Cash Payment, or please make checks payable to Brae Crest School of Ballet
  • For more info: (401)334-2560 braecrest@stateballet.com www.stateballet.com

Additional Class Descriptions & Materials Needed

  • Arrive each morning ready to dance: dressed in black yoga shorts & short sleeve shirt. Thin socks. No tights. Hair in a bun & out of face. 
  • Bring your pink ballet shoes in backpack; short sleeve smock (art), beach towel, yoga mat (optional). Please have your camper’s name on all belongings. 
  • Lunch: Bring a water bottle, lunch, beach towel and snack each day
  • Character Class: Ethnic folk dancing – introduced in choreography thematically
  • Stage Makeup Class: How and why to apply stage makeup
  • Bring: Mirror, cold cream or makeup wipes, (suggested) dark blue/brown eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, amber rose blush, dark brown or black liquid eye liner, fuchsia/red lipstick, black mascara, hair elastics and face towel. Campers do not share makeup.