The Academy of Dance Arts in Warrenville runs summer dance camps for ages 4-10 that mix dance with crafts, games, and snacks, open to any dancer whether or not they take regular classes at the studio. It also offers ballet intensives scheduled at approximately 9:00am-3:00pm Monday-Friday for students with at least one year of Ballet III training, covering pointe/pre-pointe, variations, repertoire, modern, character, ballet literature, and seminars, with a placement class required for new students. Summer classes in ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, modern, and preschool dance run in two sessions between mid-June and early August.
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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 The Academy of Dance Arts directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jessica NellisMy daughter just completed her first Trimester of Beginning Ballet and we could not be happier. The staff is top notch, from the teachers to the front office. The facility is clean and modern. It is clear that everyone takes pride in this studio and goes out of their way to make new students feel welcome. My daughter enjoys watching the Pointe class and it's served as a great motivator for her. Looking forward to many more years here!
★★★★★Delaney FenlonAcademy of Dance Arts was an incredible experience for my daughter. She just finished there in August and has been accepted as a trainee at a professional company. Sherry, Irina, and Diana are amazing instructors who immediately recognized some bad habits which my daughter had learned over the years and had never been corrected at her previous studio in Chicago. Upon my daughter starting at ADA (due to not being able to commute to the city during covid), they quickly got to the root of problems which had been challenging her for years. They continued to fix the cracks in the foundation as well as challenge her in new ways, all in a manner that built her up. They believed in her, and that helped her to believe in herself. So much of succeeding in dance comes down to confidence, and that is what made the move to this studio exponential in her progress. The studios are beautiful: large, bright, and clean. The cost is less than anywhere else she had been and it was so really easy to get to. Academy of Dance Arts has a family/community feel and the staff is truly invested in my daughter's best interest even now that she is gone. Their expertise was invaluable but the staff's level of caring and investment was such a pleasant surprise and something which we have found to be a rarity. Our daughter has been dancing for 16 years, and we have experience with four different dance studios, never has she grown as much as she has in these past 2 years at ADA.
★★★★★Kelli PaulOur experience at The Academy of Dance Arts has been life changing for our daughter! The teachers, under the direction of founder and artistic director, Sherry Moray, are superb and offer excellent instruction in a very positive and nurturing environment. From the day we stepped foot in the studio and met the staff and teachers, we knew this was the right place for our daughter to continue her training as a ballerina. ADA has a very welcoming atmosphere that promotes positive relationships with faculty, staff and other dancers. The focus in not only on ballet technique, but also on other disciplines within dance that help to create a well-rounded dancer. In addition, the training focuses on opportunities to compete in elite competitions that help advance dancers into their career. We believe this is the western suburbs premier dance studio with an excellent reputation on a national level.
★★★★★Tiffany TricroceWe have been at The Academy for 14 years. My daughter started in the early childhood program when she was 3 and my son followed shortly after. We have found our second family at the The Academy. The level of instruction and age appropriate choreography are unparalleled. We have been blessed with amazing instructors who care about each and every child guiding them to be the best dancers and people they can be. Both of my children participate in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop. Every year I am amazed at their growth both on stage and off.
★★★★★Beth BauerWe started at ADA in the summer of 2020. Ms. Sherry and Ms. Irina are fantastic ballet teachers. The studio and facility are beautiful and top notch. We were looking for a conservatory level ballet training facility with excellent instruction and opportunities for performance. ADA has all of this. My daughter has four different ballet teachers during her weekly classes and all communicate with each other to provide the best possible ballet instruction. I also like that if you want to participate, there are competition teams for your child. The ballet teachers also care about your child beyond their ballet instruction.