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Summer 2027 Registration Opens February 2027 

All Summer '27 information is subject to change.

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Age groups refer to the grade the dancer will be entering in Fall 2027

(For example, if your child is currently in 2nd grade, they will register for camps for 3rd graders.)

Camp Refund Policies

      • Contact the office within 10 business days of purchasing a camp to receive a full refund. After that time, a 20% cancellation fee will apply.
      • No refunds are given with less than 10 business days' notice prior to camp.
      • No refunds are given for missed days of camp.
      • Tanner Dance reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment. Camps cancelled by Tanner Dance will be fully refunded.

 

ATTENTION CDT DANCERS!

The camps listed here are not part of your CDT summer commitment. You are welcome and encouraged, however, to register and pay for any additional camps in addition to your required camp.  CDT camps are on specific dates (please refer to CDT eNews emails for more information). Those needing to substitute a camp need to contact the office directly at 801-581-7374.

University of Utah staff

If you have already set up your account for your staff discount, please log onto your account before registering for a camp.  If you have not yet set up your account for the University of Utah staff discount, please contact the office to set that up before registering for camp.  You will need a valid UNID ready when you call.

 

 

Types of camps here at Tanner Dance

Arts for the Young
These are weekly held camps for children Pre-K to 4th Grade. Each camp is themed after a different book or fairytale and incorporates visual art, dance, and music throughout the week. Camps held: Week 1 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 9
French Immersion Camp
Come join us for a week of creativity in French! There will be songs to sing, games to play, stories to hear, music, physical exercise and lots of art! All activities will be conducted in French. Camps held: Week 1 | Week 9 | Week 10
Dance Intensives
These camps are designed to strengthen and maintain your technical ability. For dancers looking to refine their skills, we offer a dynamic curriculum taught by experienced instructors and guest artists. Camps held: Studio Ensemble - Week 4 | Ballet - Week 7 | Modern - Week 7
Adaptive Needs Dance
For children and adults with disabilities who wish to experience the joy of moving and self-expression.  These camps are age and ability appropriate for the whole body and the exploration of shape, space, rhythm, and movement. Camp held week 6

 

Offsite camps partnering with Tanner Dance

 

Weekly Schedule for All Camps

Week 1

Week 1

June 1-4

(4 days only)

Arts for the Young - “Fantasy Adventure”

In this whimsical camp, fairies and pirates embark on a thrilling quest to a forest of dragons.

French Summer Fun Camp

French Immersion Camps are for ages 4-9 years old at the beginning camp date.  They are for children who currently attend French Dual Immersion, French Preschool or Kindergarten, or children who are French speaking.

Come join us for a week of creativity en français! There will be songs to sing, games to play, stories to hear, music, physical exercise and lots of art.  All activities will be conducted in French.

Week 3

Week 3

June 14-18

Arts for the Young - “Ice Age”

Inspired by the movie Ice Age, this camp will feature all the characters, landscape, and wonders when the Earth was covered in ice.

 

Arts for the Young - “SWIFTIE Camp”

Dance to the beat of Taylor Swift songs all week long. Dancers will learn skills they can use to analyze and understand her storytelling through song, dance, and visual art.

 

Week 4

Week 4

June 22-25

(4 days only)

Arts for the Young - Fairytales: “The Frog Prince”

RIBBIT!! Leap into the pages of this classic fairy tale as we learn that a simple act of kindness can bring about transformation.

Dance Intensives - Studio Ensemble Dance Camp (4 Days)

Join us for an exhilarating week of dance at our Summer Dance Intensive! This week is designed specifically for our Studio Ensemble dancers looking to refine their skills and explore new styles, these camps offer a dynamic curriculum taught by experienced instructors. No class will be held Monday, June 21st. Parent showing on Friday, June 25th 11:00am.

Week 5

Week 5

June 28-Jul 2

Arts for the Young - Fairytales: “Little Red Riding Hood”

We will explore Little Red Riding Hood as she travels through the dark forest to visit her sick grandma. On the way, we will encounter a cunning wolf. 

Arts for the Young - Musical Theatre “Mary Poppins”

In this camp, we will choose select songs from the musical Mary Poppins to explore in choreography and music. Visual art will explore the themes related to music and dance.                        

Week 6

Week 6

July 6-9

(4 days only)

Arts for the Young – “The Big Hungry Bear”

The Big Hungry Bear and the Red Ripe Strawberry: In camp this week, we will explore how a narrator convinces a cute, protective little mouse to share his freshly picked strawberry by telling him a legendary, strawberry-loving bear will easily sniff it out.

Adaptive Needs Dance Camp

Adaptive Needs Dance Camps provide children and adults with disabilities a supportive space to experience the joy of movement and self-expression. Camps are age- and ability-appropriate and focus on whole-body movement, creativity, and the exploration of dance, music, and visual art.

Week 7

Week 7

July 12-16

Arts for the Young - Fairytales: “Jack and the Beanstalk”

In this week's camp, we will explore the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk. Each day, we will explore the characters and adventures Jack has with his family, a giant, a magic fairy, a magic hen, and a magic harp. 

Arts for the Young - Musical Theatre: “ANNIE!”

In this camp, we will choose select songs from the musical ANNIE to explore in choreography and music. Art Class will explore themes created in music and dance.

Dance Intensives - Ballet Intensive Camps

Come join the corps! This ballet camp is designed to strengthen and maintain your technical ability. Classes will include barre, pointe, center exercises, turns, leaps and repertoire.

Dance Intensives - Modern Intensive Camps

This camp will specifically focus on developing your technical ability as well as offering you some exposure to modern dance repertoire.  Come be challenged to gain some new skills and strengthen your dance ability.

Week 9

Week 9

July 26-30

Arts for the Young - “The Last Zookeeper”

Aaron Becker’s book The Last Zookeeper will help us explore a world where humans have vanished and Earth is flooded. A construction robot named NOA becomes the caretaker of a forgotten zoo. The story explores themes of compassion, care for animals, and resilience.

French Summer Fun Camp

French Immersion Camps are for ages 4-9 years old at the beginning camp date.  They are for children who currently attend French Dual Immersion, French Preschool or Kindergarten, or children who are French speaking.

Come join us for a week of creativity en français! There will be songs to sing, games to play, stories to hear, music, physical exercise and lots of art.  All activities will be conducted in French.

Week 10

Week 10

August 2-6

French Summer Fun Camp

French Immersion Camps are for ages 4-9 years old at the beginning camp date. They are for children who currently attend French Dual Immersion, French Preschool, or Kindergarten, or children who are French speaking.

Come join us for a week of creativity en français! There will be songs to sing, games to play, stories to hear, music, physical exercise and lots of art.  All activities will be conducted in French.