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Summer Camps 2026

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Summer Camps – 2026
Register on the Parent Portal

Single Day Camp – $60

Glow Party (ages 3–11)
Tuesday, July 7 from 9am – 1pm

We will create glow-in-the-dark crafts during the first part of camp, then after lunch enjoy a glow dance party for the rest of camp.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Camp (ages 5–11)
Wednesday, July 8 from 9am – 1pm

It’s gonna be golden! Come spend the morning with us dancing to our new favorite K-Pop sensation! We will be making Huntrix inspired crafts, playing games about Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, and learning dances to music from the movie.

American Girl Tea Party (ages 3–11)
Thursday, July 9 from 9am – 1pm

Bring your favorite American Girl Doll (or any doll) to tea at the Carver Dance Center Café. We will be crafting outfits and teacups as well as decorating cupcakes. After lunch, we will have a dance party and finish with tea and cake.

Multi-Day Camp – $115

Disney Dance Camp (ages 3–10)
July 13 – 16 from 9:30am – 12:00pm

Each age group will do different age-appropriate crafts and dance styles about our favorite Disney stories. On the last day, each group will do a short performance before they go home.

Spring Classes 2026

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2026 Spring Classes run from Tuesday, May 26th – Friday, June 26th
5 Week Class: 45 min. – $60 / 60 min. – $70 / 75 min. – $78

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Tuesdays Downstairs
5:00 – 6:00 pm Teen/Adult Tap (16+) Miss Michelle
6:00 – 7:00 pm Teen/Adult Jazz (16+) Miss Michelle

Tuesdays Upstairs
6:00 –7:00 pm Adult Hip Hop (18+) Miss Stacy

Wednesdays Downstairs
4:15 – 5:00 pm Tumble Tots (ages 2.5–5) Miss Jen
5:00 – 5:45 pm Creative Movement (ages 2.5–5) Miss Jen
5:45 – 6:30 pm Acro (ages 6–11) Miss Jen
6:30 – 7:15 pm Contemporary (ages 6–11) Miss Jen

Wednesdays Upstairs
4:15 – 5:00 pm Ballet Elementary (ages 6–10) Miss Katie
5:00 – 5:45 pm Hip Hop (ages 6–10) Miss Katie

Thursdays Downstairs
4:15 – 5:00 pm General (ages 4–6) Miss Jen
5:00 – 5:45 pm Acro 2 (ages 9–14) Miss Jen
5:45 – 6:30 pm Lyrical (ages 12–18) Miss Juliana
6:30 – 7:15 pm Turns and Jumps (ages 12–18) Miss Juliana

Fridays Upstairs
5:30 – 6:45 pm Teen/Adult Ballet (16+) Miss Maddie
6:45 –7:45 pm Teen/Adult Contemporary (16+) Miss Michelle

April 2026 Newsletter

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April Newsletter

COSTUMES:

Costumes will be handed out starting Monday, April 13. Students will get their costumes at the end of their class(es) each day. Your account needs to be paid in full to receive your costume(s). Checks will not be accepted for accounts that owe more than one month.

PHOTO DAY:

Photo Day is Wednesday, April 29 from 12–8pm in the downstairs studio. A google sign-up sheet will be sent out by the end of the week. Sign up for a time that works best for you. Please remember that we will be having upstairs classes that day so do not schedule your time at the same time as your class (before or after is fine). Downstairs classes will have class over April vacation to make up for classes missed that day. 

TICKETS:

Tickets went on sale this past weekend. They will be available to purchase online until April 19, then you will be able to purchase them at rehearsals and shows for $22 as long seats are available. Last year, Sunday did sell out and it looks like Saturday afternoon might sell out as well this year. Don’t wait to purchase your tickets!

TECH REHEARSAL:

Saturday, May 2 from 9am–4pm. An exact time frame that your dancer needs to be there will be sent out mid-April.

DRESS REHEARSAL:

Wednesday, May 6 from 4–9pm. Younger children (Creative Movement, General 1/2/3) will rehearse first and be able to go home after their dance, typically by 5pm. Students only in the first act will be able to leave after the Mini Finale, typically around 7pm. 

IMPORTANT DATES 

APRIL 3: Good Friday—We DO have classes

APRIL 4: Saturday before Easter—We DO have classes

APRIL 10: Last day to pay tuition to avoid late fee

APRIL 13–18: Costume distribution week

APRIL 19–24: April School Vacation—Wednesday downstairs classes DO have class.

APRIL 25: Saturday—We DO have classes 

APRIL 29th  Photo day 12-8

May 2nd Tech Rehearsal

May 6th Dress Rehearsal

May 9th and 10th Performances 

March 2026 Newsletter

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MARCH NEWSLETTER

RECITAL LETTERS

Recital letters have gone out to most classes. If your child did not receive one, ask their teacher this week for one or pick it up at the desk.

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET

If your child is performing in more than one show, we suggest volunteering during one of the shows. With many of the jobs you will receive a complimentary ticket to a show of your choice. We depend on many volunteers to help our show run smoothly and the students love when their parents help—they enjoy sharing the backstage experience with you. We have many types of jobs and will send a description out this week along with the Google Docs sign-up sheet. If you have issues signing up, please let Miss Jen know and she can help you.

PHOTO DAY

On Wednesday, April 29th we will be having our annual photo day in the downstairs studio. At the end of the month, we will send out a Google sheet to sign up for a time slot between 12pm–8pm that works for you. If your child will be having their photo taking in more than one costume, please sign up in multiple spaces. You we need to purchase a package for each photo you would like to have taken. 

ONLINE TICKET SALES

Ticket will go on sale on Sunday, March 29 at Midnight (be ready at 11:59pm March 28). If you are volunteering and your job comes with a complimentary ticket you will receive a code a few days before they go on sale. A more detailed email about tickets will be sent out soon.

COSTUMES

Costumes will be handed out April 13 –18. Tuition/costume must be paid in full for the year to receive costumes. Checks will not be accepted from any students that owe more than two months.

SPIRIT WEEK

Due to the blizzard, we will be having our Back to the Future February spirit week the first week of March. Our March spirit week will be March 23–March 28, and the theme is Red Carpet Ready. Wear your most sparkly outfits or accessories.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

March 3–8: Back to the Future spirit week

March 10:  Last day to pay to avoid the late fee

March 23–28: Red Carpet Ready spirit week

February 2026 Newsletter

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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Recital Letters

Letters about our upcoming recital will be handed out in the coming weeks. Creative Movement, General 1, and General 2 class letters will be highlighted. The highlighted rehearsal and show(s) are the only ones those students must attend. All other classes will attend both rehearsals and all three shows. If you don’t receive a letter by the end of February, please ask Miss Jen or your teacher for one.

Winter Weather

Looks like we are going to have a snowy winter this year. If Carver Schools are delayed or canceled morning dance classes will automatically be canceled. A decision about evening class will be made by 1pm on that day and will be communicated on social media platforms as well as by email. 

Costumes

Costumes have been ordered. You are now responsible to pay for the costume in full even if you drop a class. Please make sure your tuition account is up to date.

Spirit Week

This month’s spirit week is Monday, February 23 – Saturday, February 28. The theme is Back to the Future. Dress in outfits representing your favorite decade!

Important Dates

February 10: Last day to pay to avoid late fee

February 16 – February 22: Closed for February Vacation

February 23 – February 28: Spirit Week

Company Rehearsals: February 1 and February 15

December 2025

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DECEMBER

Recital Rehearsal and Show Dates Confirmed 
Saturday, May 2: Tech Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 6: Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, May 9: 12pm and 6pm Show
Sunday, May 10: 1pm Show

Costumes 
Costumes will be ordered at the end of this month. Once costumes are ordered you are responsible to finish payments on that costume even if you drop that class. Costumes fees have already been added into tuition payments, however if you have been paying for a child size and need an XL child or adult size, or have been paying for an adult size and need an adult XL, a one-time $5 fee will be added to your account to cover the extra cost.     

Observation Week for Creative Movement and General Classes Only
Monday, December 8 – Saturday, December 13, family members are invited to come watch Creative Movement and General classes.

Spirit Week: Christmas/Hanukkah Movies
During the week of December 15– December 20, dress as your favorite character from a Christmas/Hanukkah movie or wear holiday pjs/accessories.

Important Dates
Monday, December 8 – Saturday, December 13 – observation week for Creative Movement and General classes
Monday, December 10 – Last day to pay tuition to avoid late fees
Sunday, December 14 – Company rehearsal 5pm – 7pm
Monday, December 15 – Saturday, December 20– Spirit Week
unday, December 21 – Sunday, January 4– Closed for the holidays
Monday, January 5– Classes resume

October Newsletter

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COMPANY

Calling all 7–12 graders! We are looking for dancers who want to showcase their talents to our community and help with community service at the studio. Rehearsals are every other Sunday 5–7pm starting October 19. Tuition for this class includes a company jacket, a dance in the recital, and costumes to borrow for performances. More information will be sent out this week.

 

THEME/SPIRIT WEEKS

This year’s recital theme is MOVIES. The exact title will be announced as soon as we know it. We wanted to have a little fun with the theme this year. Just like we did for our 50th Anniversary year, each month we will be having a spirit week! During each spirit week you can dress as characters or wear accessories that has to do with that theme.

OCTOBER (Friday, October 24–Thursday, October 30)
Halloween: Dress as your favorite character from a Halloween movie or villain from any movie. You can also dress in the costume you already have planned for Halloween.

NOVEMBER (Wednesday, November 19–Tuesday, November 25)
Marvel vs. DC: Dress as your favorite superhero even if they are not from one of these universes.

DECEMBER (Monday, December 15–Saturday, December 20) Christmas/Hanukkah Movies: Wear your favorite holiday accessories.

JANUARY (Monday, January 26–Saturday, January 31)
Disney Movies: Dress as your favorite Disney character.

FEBRUARY (Monday, February 23–Saturday, February 28)
Back to the Future: Dress in apparel from your favorite decade or as an iconic actor/character.

MARCH (Wednesday, March 25–Tuesday, March 31)
Red Carpet Glam: Glitter and glamor, sparkle and shine. Wear you most sparkly apparel or accessories on our red carpet.

In April we will be busy preparing our characters for the show!

 

KIDS NIGHT OUT

We will be having our popular kid’s night events again this year every couple of months. During these themes events we will start with pizza, do crafts, have deserts, and end with a glow dance party.

Our first Kids Night Out is Saturday, October 18 from 5–7pm for kids ages 5–11 and only $25 per person. The theme is Halloween! Dancers are encouraged to wear costumes that are dance friendly. You don’t have to be a Carver Dance Center student to attend. Spots are limited sign-up soon on the Parent Portal.

 

UPSTAIRS STUDIO STUDENTS

If you take a class upstairs, please be respectful of the yoga studio down the hall by keeping your voices low while in the hallway and not touching things that belong to them.

 

TUITION/COSTUMES

A reminder that tuition fees and costume deposits are now combined and should post as a single amount. This amount will post to your account on the first of each month and needs to be paid by the 10th of each month to avoid the $15 late fee. There is a 10% discount if you pay each month by cash. If you have already paid by cash for the entire year but your tuition gets posted, please let me know so I can correct the error.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, October 10: Last day to pay tuition to avoid the late fee
Saturday, October 11 – Monday, October 13: CLOSED for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
Saturday, October 18 from 5–7pm: Kids Night Out – Halloween
Sunday, October 19 from 5–7pm: First Company Rehearsal
Friday, October 24 – Thursday, October 30: Spirit Week – Halloween Friday, October 31: CLOSED for Halloween