Summer 2025
Competitive Summer Descriptions & Enrollment
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SUMMER 2025 COMPETITIVE INFORMATION & SCHEDULE
Registration Opens March 5th!
***REGISTER BEFORE 5/1 FOR EARLY BIRD RATES***
REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A 2025-2026 COMPETITIVE TEAM:
SUMMER INTENSIVE & AUDITIONS – July 28-August 1st
***Audition Form is due by 12pm on Sunday, July 27th***
***8th Grade and older Auditions will take place on Sunday, July 27th***
REQUIRED FOR 2025-2026 COMPETITIVE TEAMS:
CHOREOGRAPHY WEEKS –
August 9-15th
September 8-12th
ADDITIONAL SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
SUMMER SKILLS – Ballet, Pointe (invite only), Leaps, Turns, Tap, Acro, Flex/Conditioning
BALLET – Add-on opportunity during Summer Intensive (Age dependent)
AYB/YAGP SOLOIST – Ballet Training (Invite Only)
Watch Website for additional training opportunities throughout the summer
Contact the front desk (info@studio4dancers.com) with questions about any of our summer classes.
Competitive Skills – 1st Grade & Older
Ballet, Pointe (Invite Only), Leaps, Turns, Tap, Acro & Flex/Conditioning (Classes are age dependent)
***SAVE BY PURCHASING AN UNLIMITED SUMMER SKILLS PACKAGE & SIGN-UP BEFORE 5/1 FOR EARLY BIRD RATE***
Competitive Summer Skills Classes are intended for competitive level dancers entering 1st grade and older for the 2025-2026 school year wanting to develop their skills and experience quality training. For your convenience, the class schedule remains consistent each week. Ballet attire required for ballet/pointe classes. These ballet classes are highly encouraged for all YAGP dancers.
Please register based on your 2025-2026 school grade. Preschool and Kindergarten age dancers who are interested in Summer training see Pre-K Summer Skills opportunity below.
UNLIMITED PACKAGE – $300 Early Bird Rate / $350 Regular Rate (Beginning 5/1) – Buy the Unlimited Package and SAVE $. The Unlimited Package allows dancers to attend all of the skills classes for their grade at a reduced rate. Register for the Unlimited Package for your dancer’s grade and your dancer will automatically have “Drop-in” access to a summer of quality training and fun!
***Do NOT purchase individual classes when purchasing an Unlimited Package***
INDIVIDUAL DROP-IN CLASSES – Individual classes can be purchased for those individuals who do NOT purchase an Unlimited Summer Package but still want to participate in some of the Summer skills training. Registration for individual classes may not be available until the Sunday before the class is offered. Early Bird Rates do not apply to Individual Drop-in Classes.
SCHEDULE: July 14-17th, July 21-24th, Aug 5-8th, August 18-21st (4-Weeks):
1st/2nd Grade:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 10-11am Leaps, 11-12pm Turns, 1-2pm Ballet
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11-12pm Flex/Conditioning, 12-1pm Acro, 1-2pm Tap
3rd-5th Grade:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9-11am Ballet, 11-12pm Leaps, 12-1pm Turns
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10-11am Flex/Conditioning, 11-12pm Acro, 12-1pm Tap
***Those AYB dancers invited to Summer pointe will take the last 30 minutes of ballet on pointe. Dancers not on pointe can take the last 30 minutes on flat or leave once the pointe portion begins***
6th-7th Grade:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9-10am Leaps, 10-11am Turns, 11-1pm Ballet
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9-10am Flex/Conditioning, 10-11am Acro
***6th-7th Grade is combined with 8th-12th Grade for Ballet, Acro, & Flex/Conditioning***
***Those AYB dancers invited to Summer pointe will take the last 30 minutes of ballet on pointe. Dancers not on pointe can take the last 30 minutes on flat or leave once the pointe portion begins***
8th-12th Grade:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9-10 Leaps, 10-11 Turns, 11-1pm Ballet
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9-10am Flex/Conditioning, 10-11am Acro
***8th-12th Grade is combined with 6th-7th Grade for Ballet, Acro, & Flex/Conditioning***
***Those AYB dancers invited to Summer pointe will take the last 30 minutes of ballet on pointe. Dancers not on pointe can take the last 30 minutes on flat or leave once the pointe portion begins***
1st/2nd Grade Competitive Skills Training Registration:
***REGISTER BEFORE 5/1 FOR EARLY BIRD RATE. PRICES INCREASE ON 5/1***
***SAVE BY PURCHASING AN UNLIMITED SUMMER SKILLS PACKAGE***
Registration for individual classes may not be available until the Sunday before the class is offered. Classes are offered during the same times the weeks of July 14-17th, July 21-24th, August 5-8th, August 18-21st. See full schedule above in class description.
Click the blue “Register” button to begin the registration process. (Current clients can log into the customer portal Manage My Account). Classes that are full will show “Waitlist”. You can register on the waitlist and you will be contacted if an opening becomes available. If no Register/Waitlist button is available, either registration is not yet open or the class is closed and no longer accepting enrollment.
3rd-5th Grade Competitive Skills Training Registration:
***REGISTER BEFORE 5/1 FOR EARLY BIRD RATE. PRICES INCREASE ON 5/1***
***SAVE BY PURCHASING AN UNLIMITED SUMMER SKILLS PACKAGE***
Registration for individual classes may not be available until the Sunday before the class is offered. Classes are offered during the same times the weeks of July 14-17th, July 21-24th, August 5-8th, August 18-21st. See full schedule above in class description.
Click the blue “Register” button to begin the registration process. (Current clients can log into the customer portal Manage My Account). Classes that are full will show “Waitlist”. You can register on the waitlist and you will be contacted if an opening becomes available. If no Register/Waitlist button is available, the class is closed and no longer accepting enrollment. ING
6th-12th Grade Competitive Skills Training Registration:
***REGISTER BEFORE 5/1 FOR EARLY BIRD RATE. PRICES INCREASE ON 5/1***
***SAVE BY PURCHASING AN UNLIMITED SUMMER SKILLS PACKAGE***
Registration for individual classes may not be available until the Sunday before the class is offered. Classes are offered during the same times the weeks of July 14-17th, July 21-24th, August 5-8th, August 18-21st. See full schedule above in class description.
Click the blue “Register” button to begin the registration process. (Current clients can log into the customer portal Manage My Account). Classes that are full will show “Waitlist”. You can register on the waitlist and you will be contacted if an opening becomes available. If no Register/Waitlist button is available, either registration is not yet open or the class is closed and no longer accepting enrollment.
Preschool/Kindergarten Competitive Skills – Must be 4 years old by Sept 1st
***REGISTER BEFORE 5/1 FOR EARLY BIRD RATE. PRICES INCREASE ON 5/1***
TAP & JAZZ SKILLS – Tuesdays – 4-5pm – 4-Weeks (July 15, 22, 29, Aug 5) – $65 Early Bird Rate (before 5/1) /$80 Regular Rate
TAP & JAZZ SKILLS – Wednesdays – 4-5pm – 4-Weeks (July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6) – $65 Early Bird Rate (before 5/1) /$80 Regular Rate
ACRO SKILLS – Tuesdays – 9:30-10am – 4-Weeks (July 15, 22, Aug 5, 19) – $40 Early Bird Rate (before 5/1) /$55 Regular Rate
ACRO SKILLS – Thursdays – 9:30-10am – 4-Weeks (July 17, 24, Aug 7, 21) – $40 Early Bird Rate (before 5/1) /$55 Regular Rate
Intended for Preschool and Kindergarten age competitive dancers who want to develop their tap, jazz, and/or acro skills for competitive dance. Please register based on your 2025-2026 school grade. ***Dancers must be 4 years old by September 1st.****
Preschool/Kindergarten Competitive Skills Training Registration:
Click the blue “Register” button to begin the registration process. (Current clients can log into the customer portal Manage My Account). Classes that are full will show “Waitlist”. You can register on the waitlist and you will be contacted if an opening becomes available. If no Register/Waitlist button is available, the class is closed and no longer accepting enrollment.
Prep Camps – June 24-26th and July 22-24th
Elementary & Middle/High School
Looking for some additional training to prep for our Summer Intensive & Auditions? Register for our Summer Prep Camps. These Prep Camps are intended for:
-Competitive dancers who are new to Studio 4 and interested in skill development prior to Summer Intensive & Auditions.
-Recreational level dancers who are showing interest and readiness for a higher level of training.
-Dancers who have signed up for the Competitive Summer Skills Classes, but finding these classes to be too advanced.
Prep Camp Schedule & Registration:
Click the blue “Register” button to begin the registration process. (Current clients can log into the customer portal Manage My Account). Classes that are full will show “Waitlist”. You can register on the waitlist and you will be contacted if an opening becomes available. If no Register/Waitlist button is available, either registration is not yet open or the class is closed and no longer accepting enrollment.
COLLEGE PREP CLINIC – Date(s)/Time(s) TBD – 8th-12th Grade
Summer Intensive & Auditions – July 27-August 1st, 2025
***REGISTER BEFORE 5/1 FOR EARLY BIRD RATE***
SUMMER INTENSIVE – Dancers will participate in a variety of master classes with guest teachers (age dependent) as well as Studio 4 staff. Dancers should bring water, shoes for all styles of dance and quick, healthy, mess free snacks. Dancers in 3rd Grade and older intensives should bring a lunch for their provided lunch break. Additional Summer Intensive information will be emailed to participants prior to class. Please register based on your 2025-2026 school grade. Studio 4 directors reserve the right to move dancers to an Intensive that may be more suitable to their current skill level.
BALLET ADD-ON OPTION (7/28-7/31) – Dancers in 1st-6th grade will have a ballet add-on option Monday-Thursday of Summer Intensive. Ballet attire is required.
Preschool/Kindergarten- Summer Intensive – Monday-Friday – 9-10:30am – $135 Early Bird Rate / $185 (Beginning 5/1)
1st/2nd Grade Summer Intensive – Monday-Friday – 8:45-10:45am – $180 Early Bird Rate / $230 (Beginning 5/1)
Optional Ballet Add-on – Monday-Thursday – 11:15-12:15pm – $80 Early Bird Rate / $100 (Beginning 5/1)
3rd/4th Grade – Summer Intensive – Monday-Friday – 8:45-12:15pm – $270 Early Bird Rate / $320 (Beginning 5/1)
Optional Ballet Add-On – Monday-Thursday – 12:30-1:30pm – $80 Early Bird Rate / $100 (Beginning 5/1)
5th/6th Grade – Summer Intensive – Monday-Friday – 8:30-1:30pm – $400 Early Bird Rate / $450 (Beginning 5/1)
Optional Ballet Add-On – Monday-Thursday – 1:45-2:45pm – $80 Early Bird Rate / $100 (Beginning 5/1)
7th-9th Grade – Monday-Friday – 8-2pm – $420 Early Bird Rate / $470 (Beginning 5/1) ***8th-12th Grade Dancers who are auditioning for a 2025-2026 Competitive Team must also sign-up and attend Auditions on Sunday, July 27th from 3-7pm***
10th-12th Grade – Monday-Friday – 8-2pm – $420 Early Bird Rate / $470 (Beginning 5/1) ***8th-12th Grade Dancers who are auditioning for a 2025-2026 Competitive Team must also sign-up and attend Auditions on Sunday, July 27th from 3-7pm***
AUDITIONS/AUDITION FORMS – Dancers who are auditioning for a 2025-2026 competitive team must attend the 2025 Summer Intensive AND complete an Audition Form by 12pm on Sunday, July 27th. A formal audition Is also required for dancers in 8th-12th Grade. See age specific details below. Forms will be available beginning June 1st (CLICK HERE). Completed forms can be submitted to the front desk during business hours, mailed to Studio 4 (12264 Nicollet Ave Burnsville, MN 55337) or submitted digitally to info@studio4dancers.com. Studio 4 will determine 2025-2026 team placements based upon teacher observations during Summer Intensive as well as all previous experience with your dancer. Placement information will be emailed following the completion of Summer Intensive. Attendance at any or all Studio 4 Summer offerings does NOT guarantee placement on a 2025-2026 competitive team
Preschool, Kinder, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Dancers do not have a formal audition. These younger age groups will be evaluated throughout their Summer Intensive. Dancers must attend the Summer Intensive and submit an Audition Form by 12pm on Sunday, July 27th to be considered for a 2025-2026 Competitive Team.
8th-12th Grade Dancers who would like to be considered for a 2025-2026 Competitive team must register for and attend the formal audition that will take place on Sunday, July 27th from 3-7pm. These dancers must also attend Summer Intensive AND submit an Audition Form by 12pm on Sunday, July 27th.
Competitive Summer Intensive & Audition Schedule and Registration:
Click “Register” for one of the classes above to see payment and other studio policies. Current clients can log into the customer portal (Manage My Account).
Please contact the studio to inquire about openings in classes that appear full.
CHOREOGRAPHY WEEKS – August 9-15th & August 8-12th
Some 2025-2026 Competitive Teams and selected small groups will have required choreography during these weeks (age dependent). Additional details including the schedule will be given with the 2025-2026 team placement information following Summer Intensive/Auditions. These rehearsals are required for dancers placed on a 2025-2026 competitive team.
***Additional choreography sessions may be scheduled throughout August for specialty groups of all ages***
AYB PROGRAM & YAGP SOLOISTS (Invite Only)
AYB SUMMER BALLET TRAINING
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- AYB Summer Ballet Training Classes (for AYB II and YAGP Soloists) – Tuesdays & Thursdays – July 15, 17, 22, 24, Aug 5, 7, 19, & 21) – See schedule below:
- AYB 1 – Tuesdays and Thursdays – 2-3:45pm (1.25hr Class & 30min Pointe)
- AYB 2 – Tuesdays and Thursdays – 11:30-2pm (1.5hr Class & 1hr Pointe)
- ***These classes are included in the Unlimited Summer Package. Individual classes can be purchased below.***
- Competitive Skills Training (Ballet portion) – Highly Encouraged – See Competitive Skills Training info above on this page.
- AYB Summer Ballet Training Classes (for AYB II and YAGP Soloists) – Tuesdays & Thursdays – July 15, 17, 22, 24, Aug 5, 7, 19, & 21) – See schedule below:
-Please note that dancers who are invited to pointe will take the last 30 minutes of the Competitive Skills ballet class on pointe
***You will be contacted regarding registration for this summer program. Notification will be made to any dancer invited to participate in this Summer Program. Do Not make contact inquiring about dancer’s readiness.***
AYB & YAGP Schedule and Registration:
Registration for individual classes may not be available until the Sunday before the class is offered. See schedule above.
Click the blue “Register” button to begin the registration process. (Current clients can log into the customer portal Manage My Account). Classes that are full will show “Waitlist”. You can register on the waitlist and you will be contacted if an opening becomes available. If no Register/Waitlist button is available, the class is closed and no longer accepting enrollment.