Children's Dance Theater runs themed summer camps at its Auburn studio combining dance, art, and theater, with small groups working a weekly theme through dance skills and art projects. Each week is split into a morning and an afternoon session; families register for a half day or enroll in both sessions for a full day. Core camps serve ages 3-12, with a youth theater camp for ages 7-12, a teen theater camp for ages 13-18, and an art camp for grades 1-5. The company also operates a studio in Federal Way.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Children's Dance Theater-Auburn location directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jocelyn BowmanWe have had a very positive experiences with arabesque academy(preschool) and the children’s musical theater program at CDT :) I can imagine it’s hard to juggle 3 studios and so many different genres of the arts and they are doing a great job!
★Thomas SolomonI was really excited to try this studio, but unfortunately it was a big letdown. The organization is chaotic, communication is poor, and it often feels like no one is really in charge. Classes feel rushed and overcrowded, and the instruction is inconsistent depending on who you get. There’s very little individual attention, and it seems like the focus is more on collecting tuition than actually helping students improve. The atmosphere also isn’t very welcoming — more cliquey than supportive. For the price, I expected a lot better. There are much better studios out there that actually value their students’ time and experience.
★★Ken SmithI enrolled my daughter in the summer program hoping she would refine her dance skills, but unfortunately, the experience was far from what we expected. Instead of focused dance instruction, the majority of the time was spent playing games like Duck Duck Goose, tag, and Hot Potato, along with various non-dance activities. While I understand incorporating fun elements, the lack of actual dance training made the program feel more like glorified babysitting than a dance class. As a parent who paid for dance instruction, I was disappointed that my daughter didn’t have the opportunity to learn and grow as a dancer. If the studio intends to offer a games-and-crafts classes/camps, that should be clearly communicated upfront—not marketed as a dance program. I hope future sessions will prioritize real dance education or at least provide a better balance.
★★★★★Katie FinchOur family has had nothing but positive experiences with the staff and students at Children’s Dance Theater. My 2 girls have always felt encouragement from their dance teachers and absolutely love the time they have spent at their classes, summer camps, and Nutcracker rehearsals. Every interaction I have witnessed there has been positive and has come from a place of love. We will continue to go to Children’s Dance until my girls are done with dance and we are always recommending them to everyone and singing their praises.
★★★★★Jenyka HayesMy daughter has attended Children’s Dance Theater since 2015. It has always been a very positive experience for both of us. The studio staff is very inclusive of everyone. It feels like a second family. We recently wrapped up The Nutcracker and it couldn’t have gone better. Communication is amazing. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. CDT seriously feels like a second home.