East Athens Educational Dance Center

If your child loves movement, rhythm, and creative expression, the East Athens Educational Dance Center offers a variety of dance camps and summer programs that are perfect for kids and teens with different interests and skill levels. 

Located in East Athens and run through Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services, these camps blend technical dance instruction with fun, themed activities and creative collaboration. Whether your dancer is just starting out with basic movement or ready to dive into multiple styles like ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and African dance, the center’s summer offerings give kids the chance to build confidence, meet new friends, and express themselves through performance-based movement experiences.

Take a look at 3 camp opportunities that are divided by age and skill level below.

Half Day Camps for Ages 4–18:
"Our Half Day camps run Tuesday through Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm, and give students the ability to participate in 4 hours of concentrated dance study. Choose from a variety dance forms including, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, West African Dance and Drum and Hip Hop. All dance wear is required prior to class. Pack your child a lite non-microwavable lunch full of proteins and/or some fresh fruit and water."


Week 1 | May 26–29

• Ballet and Tap for ages 7–15
• Fun Fitness for ages 6–15
• Modern Dance for ages –15

Week 2 | June 1–5

• A Ballet Adventure for ages 6–15

Week 3 | June 8–12

• Ballet and Top for ages 4–6
• A Jazz Journey for ages 6–15

Week 4 | June 15–18

• Ballet and Top for ages 4–6
• Jazz Grooves and Hip Hop Moves for ages 6–15

Week 5 | June 22–26

• Rhythms of West Africa for ages 6–18

Week 6 | July 6–10

• Tap Rhythms for ages 6–15
  
  

View pricing and registration links for this age group using this link.

Full Day Camps for Ages 7–15:
"Our Full Day camps run Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm, and are packed with excitement! Your child will learn a variety of dance forms including, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop. To maximize your experience, we suggest that you enroll in both weeks of class. All dance wear is required prior to the first day of classes. Pack your child a lite non-microwavable lunch, full of proteins and/or some fresh fruit and water."

Week 1 | June 1–5

• Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz for ages 7–15

Week 2 | June 8–12

• Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz for ages 7–15

View pricing and registration links for this age group using this link.

Full Day Accelerated Camps for Ages 6–18:
"These camps are reserved for students who participate in our Accelerated Dance Programs 1–4." 

Please note that camp times, days of the week, and locations vary. See website link below for details.

Week 1 | May 26–29

• Physical Fitness for ages 6–18

Week 2 | June 15–18

• Advanced Ballet/Modern for ages 6–18

Week 3 | June 22–26

• West African Dance for ages 6–18

Week 4 | July 6–10

• Advanced Modern/Ballet for ages 6–18

View pricing and registration links for this age group using this link.

View all Dance camps on the ACC Leisure Services website when you click the button below.
Scroll towards the bottom of the page to view the camp categories.