CAMPS
INTENSIVES
PRIVATE LESSONS
Clinics
RECREATIONAL/
technique classes
DAY CAMPS 2023
Our summer day camps provide the best mix of fun, imagination, creativity and dance education for your child. Each camp has an exciting theme where campers will participate in dancing, crafts, and games!
Campers should wear clothing that is easy to move in with shoes associated with each camp. They should also bring a water bottle. Once registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation. Details will be emailed to you the week prior to each camp.
CAMP DISCOUNTS APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY!!
"EARLY BIRD" DISCOUNT PAID BEFORE APRIL 1
"SPRING" DISCOUNT PAID BEFORE MAY 1
"FULL SUMMER TUITION" STARTS MAY 1, 2023
CLICK HERE FOR CAMP DIRECTORY AND COSTS WITH ASSOCIATED DISCOUNTS.
Are you interested in joining the SPAC Competitive dance program? Come dance with us this summer and experience the JOY of competitive dance! We can't wait for you to audition and join our dance family!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AWARD WINNING COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS HERE.
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Summer Technique Intensive Classes/Clinics: June 2023
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Online Audition Submissions (ages 4+)
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Summer Bootcamp Intensive: June 12-16
If your dancer is interested in a particular style of dance please call our main office to get assistance in choosing the best teacher for your dancer.
Smitty’s Performing Arts Center is excited to be offering semi-private and private dance lessons this summer. This is a great opportunity for kids to receive one-on-one instruction in small groups of 4 or individually to help improve their skills. Time and availability is limited... Register soon to avoid disappointment!
4 privates included in session.
-2 week session
-30 minute lesson twice a week.
$80/ Group Private Session
$180/ Solo Private Session
STYLED LESSONS:
PILATES, BALLET, JAZZ, LEAPS AND TURNS, ACRO.
Please check availability for times and days. We encourage students to be involved with our summer technique classes and camps along with private lessons to help with their progress.
Technique Intensive Clinics are the backbone of training at SPAC. These clinics are for dancers who want to grow or keep their technique up through the summer. Perfect for dancers on school teams and also dancers wishing to audition for the SPAC Competitive Teams. Classes offered for dancers ages 7+.
CLINICS
(AGE 7-18) 10:30-NOON Cost: $125
acro tricks
Date: JUNE 20 & 22
turns in secondE
Date: JUNE 6 & 8
trick turns
Date: JUNE 27 & 29
Come experience our traditional SPAC recreational/technique class offerings in the summer months! For dancers ages 3-18. Each summer session is 2 weeks long. Dress code is open when trying our classes during the summer, or you can follow our dress code in our recreation program. Details will be emailed to you the week prior to each session.
SESSION 1: JUNE 19-22/JUNE 26-29 (2 Classes in JUNE)
SESSION 2: JULY 17-20/JULY 24-27(2 Classes in JULY)
$30/session (each class will meet once a week for 1 hour)
Ballet
Ballet provides the dancer with the physical control, style and technique needed in all forms of dance. Ballet is an excellent way to enjoy increased fitness and body awareness for performance or personal enjoyment. We highly recommend all students to enroll in ballet class.
Age 6 & up
Contemporary
Combines the grace of ballet/modern with creative jazz technique. These classes will emphasize on expressing lyrics of music through movement. Students will focus on the technical elements of extension, balance, stretch, lengthening and control, while establishing a sense of emotion and artistic impression. Challenging each dancer to not only dance with precise technique but also be able to apply the fall and recover technique. (Ballet is a prerequisite for this class for level 3 and higher)
Age 9 and up
Aerial Silks
Stretch to new lengths and climb to new heights, this class will focus on basic climbing techniques, knots, and other skills on aerial fabric to build strength, flexibility, balance and confidence. Develop your comfort off the ground, both right-side-up and upside-down.
Age 8 & up
Jazz
This high-energy dance style can be seen on Broadway, television, and in popular music videos. These classes emphasize the development of flexibility and strength, and the mastery of turns, jumps, kicks and isolations.
*Ballet is required for level 3 and up.
Age 6 & up
Acro
This class allows dancers to work on their flexibility, strength, cardio, control and technique in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere! Students will also have the opportunity to work on acrobatic skills including basic tumbling.
Age 6 & up
Tap
Tap: Precise, rhythmical and syncopated steps characterize tap, where your feet make the music. Students will learn presentation, style, and focus. Fast feet and a quick mind are highly recommended.
Age 6 & up
Hip Hop
This discipline teaches the latest, most innovative, and hottest urban dance techniques. Elements include proper conditioning, stretch and strengthen techniques, steps and combinations. Students will learn cool dance steps from their favorite music videos, and have fun in a high-energy environment.
Age 6 & up
Summer Information...
How to register for classes:
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Online: smittyspac-omaha.com
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By Phone: Call Smitty's Performing Arts Center Office at (402) 999-6368
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Tuition
Tuition varies upon class type. Our online service allows parents to view announcements, update student information, and contact your student’s instructors. To access the parent portal, go to smittyspac-omaha.com
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Refunds on Summer Tuition
No refunds. Tuition is only transferable to other "Summer" camps, classes and private lessons of the same summer season program.
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Medical Information
Medical history, allergies, medications and emergency contacts are important information that needs to be updated on your student’s account. Log-in to your online account to update your student’s records.
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Arrival/Departure
Students may check in with office manager in the lobby 15 minutes prior to class start time.
Parents should accompany students to the lobby on the first day.
Please plan to pick up your student(s) immediately after class. Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of class ending.
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Waiting Area
Parents are not allowed in classrooms while classes are in session. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby area. This policy allows each student to have total artistic freedom.
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Sharings & Performances
Certain camps will end their session with a sharing on the last day of class. Emails will be sent home during the camp to provide you with those details for those that provide that opportunity!
For any other questions and or concerns please contact us. We would be more than happy to assist you.
Please contact Tim Smith via email at