Dayton Ballet School, the training arm of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, offers a layered summer program: three themed dance camps for younger children that mix dancing, arts and crafts and simple choreography; an Introduction to Structured Dance Intensive; a Structured Dance Intensive adding pointe or pre-pointe conditioning plus jazz, modern, tap or contemporary; and an Advanced Dance Intensive built on ballet and pointe variations with enrichment classes. Two-week and four-week ballet intensives are available for dancers ready for deeper training, alongside weekly summer sessions, creative movement and adult ballet, taught by professional faculty at two locations.
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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 Dayton Ballet School directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Courtney BowlesAwful and dysfunctional ! My daughter did a trial class here. They never answer the phones we had little to no information. The “waiting room” is on the fifth floor it’s literally a closet full of costumes and boxes and there’s maybe 10 chairs and some coloring books for siblings. The teacher did not introduce herself another lady came to collect the children and took them to floor 4. There’s no cameras or tvs to watch your child and you’re not aloud on the same floor let alone same room to watch. When she was brought back we asked questions and she just said she’ll email you. We got one email for placement nothing about the actual price who the teacher is etc. this place is sketchy especially being in downtown Dayton. Will NEVER return!
★★★★★Angela WagnerI’ve been taking one of the one hour adult classes one evening a week and am having a great time! You can’t beat the price ($15 if you drop in or a 10 class punch card for $120 aka $12 a class) and the class size is small. Ms. Anne Davis is such a joy and so patient and my class instructor, Melissa, is so encouraging and a great teacher. I look forward to continuing to take these classes as long as I can and would recommend DBS to anyone.
★★★★★Virginia RamirezMy Granddaughter came home thrilled about her teacher and the new friends she made. My proud ballerina came home with her first sticker.
★★★★★Mechelle SharpI was a part of the Dayton Ballet Company many years ago. I studied at the school, as did my mother, under the guidance of Ms. Jo, Ms. Bess And Mr. Jon. It’s a fantastic school with fantastic teachers. I was so fortunate. I picked back up at age 40 and have taught 3-7 yr olds ballet and still dance today, competing in latin dancing and ballroom. It’s the best school and I have so many good memories.
★★★★★Carin SwansonGreat opportunities and classes at Dayton Ballet School. Not only do they get to share the same space as the professional company, the students have the opportunity to be chosen to be part of the professional productions by Dayton Ballet Company. My kids have enjoyed being part of The Nutcracker and other shows performed at the Schuster Center and Victoria Theater.