Dance & Acro Classes
PRICING INFORMATION
All prices below reflect the full 5-week summer session per class. For all new families taking a Children’s or Graded Level dance or acro classes, there is a one-time $42 Family Summer Membership Fee, which grants access to all summer programs. If you decide to enroll in the full season starting August 4, this fee will be credited toward your Annual Family Membership, valid for all Chara programs from August 2025 through July 2026.
Toddler Classes (Ages 9 mo. - 3 yrs.)
Students in Boppin’ Babies or Parent/Tot Classes must be the age outlined below BY the start of class date to participate.
- Boppin’ Babies is a fun program for children 9 months up to the age of 2 years and their parents/caregivers that focuses on music and movement. The gender-neutral curriculum is specifically designed to increase children’s socialization skills, provide structure and consistency, and cultivate independence.
- Parent/Tot Creative Movement is for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. This class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along while parents take an active role in encouraging, supporting, and keeping the little dancer on track.
- Parent/Tot Tumbling is for children 18 months up to the age of 3 years. Music, movement, balance and basic tumbling are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. This class includes mom or dad or another loved one participating in the class along with the little tumbler. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along while parents take an active role in encouraging, supporting, and keeping the little tumbler on track.
- Tippy Toes Must be 2 years old by September 1, 2025. Designed for toddlers to enhance gross motor coordination and listening skills through music, props, and dance.
Chidren's Classes (Ages 3 - 6 yrs.)
Graded Technique Classes (Ages 7 yrs.+)
Special Needs Program (Ages 7 yrs.+)
- Darby’s Dancers Must be 7 years old by September 1, 2025. Dancers gain coordination, confidence, strength and life long friends, all while feeling like a star. Each dancer is paired with a “Buddy” for the year that assists them throughout the class. Dancers are able to take classes at no cost due to the group’s fundraising efforts that help provide costuming and cover recital expenses.
1-Day Summer Intensives | Friendswood Location
PRICING INFORMATION
Summer Intensives are $125 per class. No Membership fee is required to participate!
This intensive will ignite your passion for dance and refine your technique! We will focus on core elements that make dancers shine: Ballet (placement, turnout, core strength), Jazz (turns, leaps, kicks), and Conditioning (cardio, strength, flexibility). Explore Jazz and Pom styles while learning combinations with an emphasis on clean lines and precision.
Prerequisites: Leveled into Jazz I or II
Date/Time: Monday June 9th 9:00 – 12:00pm
Instructor: Kara Thayer
This intensive will ignite your passion for dance and refine your technique! We will focus on core elements that make dancers shine: Ballet (placement, turnout, core strength), Jazz (turns, leaps, kicks), and Conditioning (cardio, strength, flexibility). Explore Jazz and Pom styles while learning combinations with an emphasis on clean lines and precision.
Prerequisites: Leveled into Jazz III+
Date/Time: Monday June 9th 9:00 – 12:00pm
Instructor: Madison DeShane
Elevate your Pom & Jazz performance! This intensive refines technique and performance quality, focusing on the synergy between sharp Pom and expressive Jazz. Master Pom’s arm motions, formations, and transitions for stunning synchronicity. Hone advanced Jazz turns, leaps, and combinations, emphasizing dynamic performance. Learn Pom routines with varied formations and transitions, and Jazz combinations designed for enhanced performance and range.
Prerequisites: Leveled into Jazz III+
Date/Time: Monday June 16th 9:00 – 12:00pm
Instructor: Claire Howard
Defy gravity in this intensive as we refine advanced turns and leaps and introduce basic tumbling/tricks (if applicable). Master spotting, control, and height for turns and leaps. Build core strength and leg power for explosive jumps. Learn combinations showcasing advanced technique. Basic tricks (fouetté turns, aerials, kip-ups) may be introduced based on skill level and safety. Take your technique to the next level!
Prerequisites: Leveled into Jazz III+
Date/Time: Monday June 30th 9:00 – 12:00pm
Instructor: Alyssa Goza
Ignite the stage and electrify the crowd! This intensive expands your hip hop vocabulary and explores game day performance. Master grooves, isolations, and freestyle, exploring styles like popping, locking, and breaking. Refine sharp Jazz technique for powerful hip hop. Learn high-energy game day routines focused on crowd engagement and performance. Learn hip hop combinations with various styles for creative expression.
Prerequisites: Leveled into Jazz III+
Date/Time: Monday July 7th 9:00 – 12:00pm
Instructor: Nicole Vanlandingham
4-Day Summer Camps
PRICING INFORMATION
Friendswood Summer Camps are $198 per camp. A 10% discount is available for siblings enrolled in a summer camp at Chara. For new families, there is a one-time $42 Family Summer Membership Fee, which grants access to all summer programs. If you decide to enroll in the full season starting August 4, this fee will be credited toward your Annual Family Membership, valid for all Chara programs from August 2025 through July 2026.
Camps June 16th – 19th
Ages 3-7 Join in the fun as we take on the roles of Bluey, Bingo, and friends by using both our imagination and curiosity to explore the world around us. We will play popular games from the show including, Keepy Uppy and Magic Xylophone. Put on our dancing shoes to show off our best moves as we learn how to be a good friend to others.
Ages 5-10 Let your child join the greatest show on earth at camp this summer! We will dive into the dazzling world of circus arts, acrobatics, and musical theater through high-energy dance routines, tumbling, and acro skills. Campers will learn teamwork, build confidence, and tap into their inner performer. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience for every child to shine under the big top!
Ages 5-10 Get ready to defy gravity and discover all the ways God calls us to love others, be brave, and how he makes us unique! We will step into the world of Oz and experience the thrill of musical theater, dance, and performance. Through exciting choreography and creative crafts campers will develop their dance skills, build confidence, in an environment where everyone deserves a chance to FLY!
June 16th – 19th Your camper can stay and eat lunch here between morning and afternoon camps that they are age eligible for. Camp Assistants will be with campers while they eat their lunch from home and help them get to their next camp. Parents will need to send a lunch with their student to eat during their break.
Camps June 23rd – 26th
Ages 3-7 Live out your dream as we sparkle and shine! Let your creativity expand as we craft, play, and dance to music from popular Barbie movies like “Big City, Big Dreams”, “The Princess and the Popstar”, “A Mermaid Tale”, and more! Throughout the week we will focus on being who God calls us to be and how He has a perfect plan for each of us!
June 23rd – 26th Your camper can stay and eat lunch here between morning and afternoon camps that they are age eligible for. Camp Assistants will be with campers while they eat their lunch from home and help them get to their next camp. Parents will need to send a lunch with their student to eat during their break.
Camps June 30th – July 3rd
June 30th – July 3rd Your camper can stay and eat lunch here between morning and afternoon camps that they are age eligible for. Camp Assistants will be with campers while they eat their lunch from home and help them get to their next camp. Parents will need to send a lunch with their student to eat during their break.
Camps July 7th – 10th
July 7th – 10th Your camper can stay and eat lunch here between morning and afternoon camps that they are age eligible for. Camp Assistants will be with campers while they eat their lunch from home and help them get to their next camp. Parents will need to send a lunch with their student to eat during their break.