Circus & Dance
Summer Creation Lab
Circus & Dance Creation Lab
July 17 - August 6
(3 weeks)
Performance: August 6
Ages 8+
Audition Required
3-week program (no option for 1 or 2 weeks)
Session Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Tuition Fee: $1,200
Deposit: $600 deposit due at registration
Full tuition due 1 month prior to first day of class
The Summer Circus & Dance Creation Lab is a two-week program that culminates in a performance. Students will choose their technique classes in dance and circus arts such as contemporary dance, jazz, hip-hop, aerial silks, trapeze, lyra, juggling, and acrobatics.
Sample Daily Schedule
9am - 10am: Warm-up
10am - 1pm: Classes
1pm - 2pm: Lunch (bring your lunch or can purchase from the cafe next door)
2pm - 5pm: Classes
The Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center is looking for team-focused, emerging artists who are a minimum age of 8 and rising to Grade Level 3. This training and performance opportunity is open to adults. We are looking for students who want to improve their technique and dance and circus arts as well as collaborate on the creation of a show.
In Person Auditions
March 12
11:30am - 1pm
Charlotte Dance Festival at Charlotte Ballet
Video Auditions:
Due by April 30 or until all spaces are filled.
Video Submission Checklist
Please make sure the link works and it is not password protected. We recommend YouTube or Vimeo.
____ Introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about you: 1 minute max
____ Circus Solo: 1 minute
____ Dance Solo: 1 minute
____ Other Skills: 1 minute
Audition tips
Keep your hair out of your face.
Wear form fitting clothing for safety.
Show skills that you have performed already.
Come prepared.
Perform everything!
Accommodation Options for Out-of-Town Students
Estimated Weekly Airbnb: $400 - $600*
*Shared with other students.
We can connect you with other students and families for housing.
Estimated Hotel Daily: $75 - $125
Out-of-Town Student Housing Information Coming Soon
Refund/Cancellation Policy
2 Weeks Notice: Full Refund of Tuition
Less than 2 Weeks Notice: 25% Refund of Tuition
During Program: No refund.