Dance with Hartt!
In the summer months, dance classes are held for all ages. In addition, we offer a Summer Dance Intensive (SDI)!
Youth Theme Camp
Hartt Community Division’s one-week Summer Theme Camp invites children ages 5–8 to explore movement, storytelling, dance, and arts and crafts, all inspired by this year’s Swan Lake theme.
Theme Camp Summer 2026: Swan Lake
- Dates: July 13–17
- Time: 9 a.m–12 p.m.
- Instructor: René Olivier
- Ages: 5–8
- Tuition: $275
Pre-K Program
The Pre-K Program offers creative movement classes for students aged 3-5. Curriculum includes exercises for rhythm, musicality, balance, coordination and locomotor skills in the context of dance movement. Our Summer Pre-K session runs for eight weeks. There will be a special opportunity for parents and guardians to observe a class at the conclusion of the session. This program focuses on developing rhythm, musicality, coordination, and locomotor skills.
Pre-K Program Summer 2026
- Dates: June 23–August 13
- Days of the week:
- Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m., Instructor: Cameron Whitney
- Thursdays 3:45-4:30 p.m., Instructor: Molly McGuerty
- Thursdays 4:45-5:30 p.m., Instructor: Molly McGuerty
- Tuition: $200
Adult Program
The Adult Summer Program (ages 15+) is designed for teens and adults who are interested in an open enrollment training program at the intermediate or advanced level. It runs for eight weeks. Class work strengthens and tones the body, increases flexibility, musicality, balance, and coordination in the context of dance movement. This program focuses on strengthening, toning, and increased flexibility.
Adult Programs Summer 2026
- Dates: June 23–August 13
- Days of the week:
- Beginner: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Instructor: Alisa Nipp
- Intermediate: Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Instructor: Caroline Schroer
- Advanced: Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Instructor: Pamela Glauber
- Tuition: $130
If interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Fund for Access page for details on how to apply.
Questions?
Please call the office at 860.768.6000 or e-mail us at dancedesk@hartford.edu.