Arts in Education Summer Day Camp
ESTADOS UNIDOS, ESTAMOS UNIDOS
JULY 27th - JULY 31st | DOMINION Energy CENTER
Summer 2026
600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219 (Use security entrance from 7th street, between Broad and Grace Streets). Camp Director: Marisol BetancourT
The theme of our Arts in Education Summer Camp, Estados Unidos, Estamos Unidos, honors the 250th anniversary of the United States by celebrating unity and the mix of traditions that have shaped our nation. Through arts education, children explore how creativity, cooperation, and respect for one another strengthen communities.
As the Latin Ballet of Virginia celebrates over 20 years of full- and half-day summer camps, we remain committed to high-quality arts education that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and care for the world around us. Camp activities promote respect for our environment, appreciation for history and traditions, and positive civic values through creative expression.
Throughout the week, campers will participate in a wide range of artistic experiences, including classical ballet, flamenco, Latin American dance forms, contemporary dance, and hip-hop. In addition, children will enjoy creative movement, drums and percussion, arts and crafts, storytelling, and collaborative activities designed to support confidence, teamwork, and imagination.
Our summer camp provides a welcoming space where children learn, create, and grow together — strengthening skills in the arts while celebrating what brings us together as a community.
Please fill out our registration form for each camper.
Please use the link on the side to pay for the camp. Spots are not reserved until payment has been received. Please contact us with any questions.
The camps are full-day camps from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
COST: $375 per student (Full-Day Camp: 9 am - 4 pm)
$270 (Half-Day Camp 9 am - 12 pm)
***For Safety precautions, children are NOT allowed to share any items, including food with their classmates. For the safety of our children, please bring nut-free food and snacks.***
Estamos Unidos! Welcome to our Familia!
Latin Ballet of Virginia is proud to present another summer of fun with a week-long, art education camp in an exciting and unique format! Our Summer Camp Series is sure to boost self-confidence and cultural interests, inspiring children’s self-expression for intellectual growth!
The Latin Ballet of Virginia strongly believes in the arts’ ability to inspire the youth. Students develop notable self-confidence, a sense of discipline and the joy of sharing skills; discovering a greater regard for dance and connecting dance forms to specific language and culture.
All summer camps include classes that explore various dance techniques, including classical ballet, flamenco, Latin American dances, contemporary dance, gymnastics/acrobatics, hip-hop, in addition includes classes such as dance history, creative movement, drums and percussion, arts and crafts, storytelling, and much more.
Our unique program is taught by professional dancers and musicians, of the Latin Ballet of Virginia, who have years of performance and teaching experience to share with each student. Classes are held in professional dance studios and art classrooms. Each of the sessions culminates in a performance by the students, incorporating what they have learned throughout the camp.
Camp Requirements
All students need to bring lunch and snacks.
Any color and style leotard and exercise clothes, Ballet shoes or Jazz shoes, and sneakers are necessary for the dance classes.
An old t-shirt will be necessary for the Arts and Crafts classes.
A sweat-shirt to warm up after exercising (sometimes the air conditioner during the summer time can be very cold after cooling off exercises).
Children can be dropped off as early as 8:30am
Pick-up time is as late as 4:00pm
Example of Summer Day Camp Schedule
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Classes are customized by age.
Mondays & Wednesdays
4 to 6 year old
9-10 am
Movers & Shakers
Break/Snack
10:15 am
Arts & Crafts
11:15 am
Drums & Percussion
12: 15 pm
Lunch
1:15 pm
Dance History or Story Telling or Dance Theatre
Break/Snack
2:30 pm
Latin Ballet or Latin Jazz or Latin Dance
7 to 13 years old
9-10 am
Dance History or Story telling or Dance Theatre
Break/Snack
10:15 am
Drums & Percussion
11:15 am
Arts & Crafts
12:15 pm
Lunch
1:15 pm
Latin Ballet or Latin Jazz or Latin Dance
Break/Snack
2:30 pm
Modern Jazz
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
4 to 6 years old
9 to 10 am
Warm up - Dance Improvisation or Dance Theatre
Break/Snack
10:15 am
Outdoor Activity or FIESTA
11:15 am
Arts and Crafts
12:15 pm
Lunch
1:15 pm
Rhythms & Games
Break/Snack
2:30 pm
Movers & Shakers
7 to 13 years old
9 am-10am
Outdoor Activity or FIESTA
Break/Snack
10:15 am
Dance History or Story Telling
11:15 am
Latin Jazz
12:15 pm
Lunch (all together and they can go outside if weather permits)
1:15 pm
Latin Ballet
Break/Snack
2:15 pm
Dance Theatre or Dance History
Philosophy
Our philosophy and motivation is to inspire and teach while bringing joy through the art of dance.
Instructors
Friday
Both Groups Together
9 am : Warm Up/Practice for the Performance
Break/Snack
10:15 am
Arts & Crafts - Finishing Art for the Performance
11:15 am: Dance Practice continues
12:15 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Get ready, costumes and makeup for the performance
2:30 pm: Get music - Set up to receive parents at 3 pm
Class Description
Half or Full Day available for younger dancers. Please contact us to inquire.
Movers & Shakers
Will explore the world of creative movement and rhythms with a tropical flair. Through the use of games and props, children will become comfortable moving and dancing creatively, while gaining confidence to express themselves artistically.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – Bare feet
Hip Hop
A form of high-energy street dance that incorporates dance technique while moving rapidly to advance skills.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – sneakers
Latin Ballet: Basic Ballet technique class focusing on classical Spanish and Latin American dances. Most of the ballet exercises are performed to Latin American music and rhythms. Clothing: Leotard and tights of any color, ballet slippers
Latin Jazz: Latin jazz technique with authentic Latin American dances such as salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, samba, reggae and mambo.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – Bare feet
Modern Jazz: This class encompasses a wide range of contemporary dance forms, from basic modern to jazz techniques.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – bare feet
Dance Improvisation: Dance Improvisation explores creative movement and dance through games and exercises without concentrating on dance technique. This class gives students the freedom to express themselves creatively and artistically.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – bare feet
Dance History: By looking at video tapes, coloring and drawing, participating in acting skills and games, reading and writing; children will learn about dance history and its evolution.
Arts & Crafts: Focuses on drawing, coloring and on the construction of a scrapbook of the camp’s activities.
Drums & Percussion: Children will explore Caribbean and South American rhythms by learning to play percussion instruments.
Dance Theater: Dance Theater teaches students “on stage” performance techniques, while learning some basic theater skills.
Fiesta: An hour of fun games, dancing, acting, singing, and creating their own choreography. All students will participate in a big party.
Story Telling: Students will learn of legends, traditions and the history of the Americas and Spain.
Will explore the world of creative movement and rhythms with a tropical flair. Through the use of games and props, children will become comfortable moving and dancing creatively, while gaining confidence to express themselves artistically.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – Bare feet
Hip Hop
A form of high-energy street dance that incorporates dance technique while moving rapidly to advance skills.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – sneakers
Latin Ballet: Basic Ballet technique class focusing on classical Spanish and Latin American dances. Most of the ballet exercises are performed to Latin American music and rhythms. Clothing: Leotard and tights of any color, ballet slippers
Latin Jazz: Latin jazz technique with authentic Latin American dances such as salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, samba, reggae and mambo.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – Bare feet
Modern Jazz: This class encompasses a wide range of contemporary dance forms, from basic modern to jazz techniques.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – bare feet
Dance Improvisation: Dance Improvisation explores creative movement and dance through games and exercises without concentrating on dance technique. This class gives students the freedom to express themselves creatively and artistically.
Clothing: Exercise clothes – bare feet
Dance History: By looking at video tapes, coloring and drawing, participating in acting skills and games, reading and writing; children will learn about dance history and its evolution.
Arts & Crafts: Focuses on drawing, coloring and on the construction of a scrapbook of the camp’s activities.
Drums & Percussion: Children will explore Caribbean and South American rhythms by learning to play percussion instruments.
Dance Theater: Dance Theater teaches students “on stage” performance techniques, while learning some basic theater skills.
Fiesta: An hour of fun games, dancing, acting, singing, and creating their own choreography. All students will participate in a big party.
Story Telling: Students will learn of legends, traditions and the history of the Americas and Spain.