Cecil Dancenter Newsletter

July 2026

PRINCESS CAMPS!

Princess camps (ages 4-8) will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm in Studio B (main building). Please bring a snack and drink each day. Transform your little dancer into a princess with dancing, movement games, drama, costumes, and creative improvisations. Your child will love portraying characters from classic princess and fairytale movies! A show for parents is held on Fridays at 11:45am in each camp to close out the week. $185 per camper with 15% off for siblings.

• FAIRYTALE Princess Camps: Taught by Miss Devon Johnson... Your child will love our themes from Beauty & The Beast, Encanto, Cinderella, & Little Mermaid.
• Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10 SOLD OUT
• Monday, Aug 17 - Friday, Aug 21

• FANTASY Princess Camps: Taught by Miss Devon Johnson... Your child will love our themes from Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, Frozen, and Princess & The Frog.
• Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31
• Monday, Aug 10 - Friday, Aug 14

Click HERE to register online. 

WEDNESDAY PRINCESS WORKSHOPS

Ages 4-8 - 5:00pm-7:00pm - Studio B - $39/workshop

Attend one workshop or multiple workshops... flexible enrollment is always available!

Don’t miss your little one’s chance to enjoy creative improvisation, movement games, drama, and of course dancing in costumes… along with fun and magical memories full of adventure and creativity!

• Wed, July 1: Little Mermaid
• Wed, July 8: Cinderella
• Wed, July 15: Beauty & The Beast 
• Wed, July 22: Encanto
• Wed, July 29: Frozen
• Wed, Aug 5: Sleeping Beauty
• Wed, Aug 12: Rapunzel
• Wed, Aug 19: Princess & The Frog
• Wed, Aug 26: Frozen 2

Click HERE to register online. 

DANCE CAMPS

• HIP HOP LOCK-IN CAMP (ages 9+): July 13 - July 17 held 9:00am - 12:00pm Campers will enjoy this week long camp of hip-hop choreography, tricks, tumbling, improv, and cool games! So Lock-In and focus on improving your knowledge and skills ... we will even create our own sensational TikTok dances! There will be a demonstration for family and friends on Friday for the last 15 minutes of camp.  $185 per dancer
• CAMP HOLLYWOOD (ages 7-13): Aug 3 - Aug 7 held 9:00am - 2:00pm Dream of walking the red carpet? Giving an award acceptance speech? Getting your own star on the walk of fame? Enjoy this camp where we will sing, dance, act, play games, enjoy crafts, and be the celebrity you were meant to be!  There will be a short presentation for parents on Friday at 1:45pm. Campers should bring a lunch, snack and drinks. $197 per camper

Click HERE to register online. 

INTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES

Our five-day summer dance intensives feature daily classes in a variety of styles with Victoria Walpole-McWilliams and guest teachers. Dancers receive tips to help them improve turns, jumps, general technique, performance quality and artistry along with gaining personalized attention, a renewed joy for movement, and motivation to push themselves to work outside of their comfort zone. Miss Victoria will share her experiences as a professional dancer and will offer one on one meetings to give dancers individualized feedback. In addition to instruction in ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary with Miss Victoria we will also host a variety of guest teachers. The week will end with an in-studio performance open to friends and family to feature work learned. Don’t miss this inspiring week! Click HERE to enroll online for our intensives. You may also email, FB message or call the office at 410-288-3546 to enroll.

NOTE: Please register for the level you are currently in for the 2026 recital. All intensives will be held at Studio C from 9:00am - 3:00pm. $303 per dancer

• Junior 1-3 Levels: July 20 - July 24
• Junior 4/Int 1-Teen Int Levels: July 27 - July 31
• Int 2-4 Levels: Aug 3 - Aug 7 

2026 RECITAL WRAP UP

Thank you to all of the families that attended our recitals (both studio and at EHS)! All of our dancers worked hard throughout the year and we are so proud of their achievements.

• Recital Trophies - If you did not receive your trophy at the recital, you may stop by the office and pick one up. We also have a limited number of programs for those memory boxes!
• Recital DVD'S - Cecil Dancenter is offering DVD's of the Elkton High School recitals. Recital DVD's are Blu-Ray only and available for $45 per show. Click HERE for the order form or email, FB message, or call us at 410-287-3546 to order your copy. If you already placed your DVD order, we will email you when they are available for pick up at our office.
• Studio Recital Costumes - if you rented to buy your studio recital costume, you may stop by the office to pick it up.

DRESS CODE

Please click here for information regarding our dress code for each of our dance styles. It is important that you dress appropriately so that the instructor can make sure your technique and form are correct. For classes requiring dance shoes we recommend purchasing those shoes at The Dance Station. Slippers found at Walmart or discount stores are not recommended as it's hard for the instructor to see if the foot is properly pointed.

NOTES ON ATTIRE: Although it is becoming more common to see professionals in the dance industry wearing crop tops, halters and sports bras, our studio requires dancers come to class dressed modestly with their torsos covered. We strive to promote a level of confidence that focuses on dance and not body image; therefore, students will be asked to change if they come to class exposing their torso. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the office. Thank you for helping us to provide a family friendly atmosphere at Cecil Dancenter.

BALLET SLIPPER TIP

Please tuck your dancers ballet slipper laces underneath the top of the shoe. The lace may be cut shorter so it's more comfortable for your child (just make sure to double knot the lace). This provides a more aesthetic look for the mature dancer and for our younger dancers it helps the child/teacher to spend time on instruction rather than tying shoe laces.

PRIVATE LESSONS 

Private lessons are a great way for students to get personalized attention and individualized corrections. We have staff members available to give private dance lessons at a rate of $25-$72/hour. If you are interested in private lessons, please contact our office.

The Dance Station

Visit The Dance Station located next to studio C for all your dance wear needs. Their July special is $5 off a leotard valued at $25 or more. Summer hours of operation: Tuesday thru Friday 12-6pm; Saturday 9am-3pm; Closed Sunday & Monday. www.thedancestationllc.com; 443-674-8075