Dance Conservatory Offers Princess Ballet Camps & Summer Intensives

The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre in downtown Galax is offering several ballet camps. Instructor is Barbara Johnson, artistic director and former professional ballerina with the Atlanta and Macon Ballets. Storybook Ballet Camp Ages 4-6 July 5-9 from 1:00-2:30 or 6:00-7:30pm Cost: $50 Children will take a journey with the characters from famous storybook ballets and on the way learn about the wonderful world of ballet. Each session includes a daily ballet class with music, costumes and performing! Ballet Intensive Beginner/Intermediate July 5-9 from 10:00am-12:30pm Cost: $100 This camp focuses on the choreography from "Giselle." Students will improve technique with barre and center as well as learn the choreography from this famous ballet. Students must have had at least one year of ballet training. Ballet Intensive Intermediate/Advanced July 12-16 from 10:00-1:30pm Cost: $125 This ballet intensive is for the serious dance student. Focus will be on stretching, technique, barre and repertoire from "Giselle." For more information or to register call the Conservatory at 276-236-2105. The Conservatory is located at 119 W Grayson Street in downtown Galax. Entrance is in the back under the covered porch next to Flossie’s Restaurant and LS.net.