Summer dance camps keep kids on their toes

Debra Collier’s School of Dance is offering dance camps this summer with themes that include “Ballerina Barbie,” “TikTok Hip Hop,” “Fairy Princess,” “Encanto,” “Bluey” and others.

The dance school, located at 1269 Husky Trail, Warsaw, has been offering dance camps for more than two decades.

The six-week summer program offers classes for dancers ages 18 months and older, including Mommy & Me, Tiny Twos, Tiny Tots, Beginning Ballet, Hip Hop and Adult Tap. A jazz and choreography workshop is available for ages 8 and older, as well as a oneday modern workshop.

This summer, the dance school will host world-renowned teacher Diane Gudat as a guest instructor. The school has a history of providing students with opportunities to learn from master teachers from across the country.

“Summer provides a great opportunity for students to try different styles of dance during the short sessions,” said dance studio owner Deb Collier.

Full descriptions, dates and details for the camps can be found on the studio’s website at collierdance.com.

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tion on any of the programs or to register, call the studio at (574) 267-7055. Registration for all classes and camps is also available at collierdance.com.