2025 Summer Programs
Our summer programs offer a variety of dance experiences for all ages!
Registration for RDC programs is officially open, please contact school@rockforddancecompany.com if you have any questions or need help with enrollment
Contents:
18 months - 7 years old
Swan Lake Intensives
Student Division Intensive
Nutcracker Workshops
Adult Division
Active Division
18 Months - 7 Years Old - Summer Programs
18 months – 3 years:
Moving Around the World
Explore the sounds, movement, and sights from around the world during this Summer Session for Littles! Over 5 weeks, our youngest dancers will explore: Argentina, Japan, Kenya, Spain, and India.
Instructor: Sofi Teske
Date/Time: Saturdays, July 12-August 9, 9:00-9:30 am
Cost = $50
3-4 Years:
Creative Movement
Dancers gain balance, strength, and coordination as they explore how their bodies move. This curriculum is carefully designed to introduce young dancers to a structured, safe classroom environment. Dancers will work on listening skills, following directions, and taking turns as they also learn the fundamentals of dance.
Instructor: Sofi Teske
Date/Time: Saturdays, July 12-August 9, 9:30-10:00 am
Cost = $50
4 - 5 years:
Creative Movement
This is an introduction to dance for 4 and 5-year-olds. Dancers will learn the basics of musicality as they become more familiar with movement and the classroom setting.
Instructor: Sofi Teske
Date/Time: Saturdays, July 12-August 9, 10:00-11:00 am
Cost = $75
6 - 7 years:
Introduction to Ballet
This class is an introduction to the basics of ballet. Introduction to Ballet focuses on learning new steps, strength, balance, and coordination, while fostering a love for dance.
Instructor: Sofi Teske
Date/Time: Saturdays, July 12-August 9, 11:00-12:00 pm
Cost = $75
Swan Lake Intensives
Classical Arts Entertainment has invited Rockford Dance Company students to audition for their production of Swan Lake! This is an incredible opportunity for local dancers to experience a professional production that will be seen by thousands of people this holiday season. Those selected will work with professional directors, choreographers, and dancers, wear exquisite costumes, and appear on a lavish set at the Coronado Theatre, 314 N Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101, on November 8th at 7:00 PM.
To prepare, RDC is hosting Swan Lake intensives to teach dancers the choreography and prepare them for the audition. Auditions for Swan Lake are on Friday, September 19, 2025: 5:00 pm, Ages 6-9; 5:20 pm, Ages 9-12; 5:45 pm, Ages 13+. To participate in the Swan Lake auditions, the dancer must be enrolled in an RDC Ballet Class this Fall.
August Swan Lake Intensive, Ages 6-9 years old
Instructor: Maria Castello
Date/Time: Thursday, August 21, 5:00-6:15 pm
Cost = $25
August Swan Lake Intensive, Ages 10-12 years old
Instructor: Maria Castello
Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 11:30 am-2:15 pm
Cost = $25
August Swan Lake Intensive, Ages 13-18 years old
Instructor: Maria Castello
Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 9:30-11:30 am
Cost = $30
Student Division
July/August - Two Weeks of Open Classes, Ages 9-13
Mondays-Wednesdays
Rockford Dance Company is thrilled to offer SIX DAYS OF OPEN CLASSES over TWO WEEKS for AGES 9-13! With an emphasis on developing artistic expression and movement quality, these Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Introduction to Pointe classes are an excellent opportunity to prepare your student for more advanced dance.
Single class = $20 | ALL Classes = $200
Registration for a single class is only available in person. Please visit our office when dropping off your dancer to register.
Mondays, July 28 & August 4
5:15-6:30 pm, Ballet
6:30-7:30 pm, Jazz/Musical Theatre
Tuesdays, July 29 & August 5
5:15-6:30 pm, Ballet
6:30-7:30 pm, Intro to Pointe — only students who have already begun pointe work should bring pointe shoes
Wednesdays, July 30 & August 6
5:15-6:30 pm, Ballet
6:30-7:30 pm, Intro to Pointe — only students who have already begun pointe work should bring pointe shoes
Back to School Dance Camp - All Levels!
August 11-14, Monday-Thursday
Get back in the groove with Rockford Dance Company’s BACK TO SCHOOL Dance Camp!
Littles | 3-5 years old
5:30-6:00 pm, Creative Movement ($25)
Pre-Academy Level | 6-8 years old
6:00-6:45 pm, Intro to Ballet ($25)
Academy Level | 9-12 years old
5:15-8:00 pm, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip-hop, and Intro to Pointe ($200)
Company Level | Intermediate/Advanced Dancers, 13+
6:00-8:30 pm, Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip-hop, and Pointe ($200)
Nutcracker Workshops
Prepare for our annual Nutcracker auditions in these workshops. During the week, your dancer will learn all the choreography they will need for their audition!
Nutcracker Workshop: Intermediate-Advanced Dancers, Ages 13-18
Instructor: Jenny Beck
Date/Time: August 18-22, Monday-Friday, 5:00-8:30 pm
Cost = $125
Nutcracker Workshop: Ages 9-12
Instructor: Christy Munch
Date/Time: August 18-20, Monday-Wednesday, 5:15-6:30 pm
Cost = $75
Nutcracker Workshop: Ballet, Ages 5-8
Instructor: Maria Castello
Date/Time: August 20, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost = $25
Nutcracker Workshop: Adults (Thursday/Friday)
Date/Time: August 14-15, Thursday and Friday, 6:00-7:45 pm
Cost = $25
Nutcracker Workshop: Adults (Saturday)
Date/Time: August 16, Saturday, 9:30-12:30 pm
Cost = $25
Adult Division
Adult/Active Ballet + BeMoved® - July 1-August 5 ONLY!
SUMMER SPECIAL per day: $6 per class or $10 for both
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 am BALLET & 11:00-12:00 pm BeMoved®
Instructor: Christy Munch
Adult Beginner Ballet
two points ($12) on Adult Class Card
or $20 to drop in for one class
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Instructor: Janae Gillette
Adult Ballet
one point ($6) on Adult Class Card
Date/Time: Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 am
Instructor: Christy Munch
Adult Ballet 2
three points ($18) on Adult Class Card
or $20 to drop in for one class
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm
Instructor: Christy Munch
West Coast Swing
no fee
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 6:45-7:45 pm / Ends August 27
Instructor: Brian Gosselin
Active Division
All Active Division Classes are $6 each.
Silver Sneaker members pay no fees to attend.
Active Ballet
Instructor: Christy Munch
Date/Time: Mondays, 9:00-10:00 am
Yin Yoga Stretch
Instructor: Christy Munch
Date/Time: Mondays, 10:00-11:00 am
BeMoved Dance Fitness
Instructor: Christy Munch
Date/Time: Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 am
FITnesse Strength/Stretch
Instructor: Christy Munch
Date/Time: Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 am